Have you always wanted to start a blog? If you’re a writer, it makes perfect sense: You can use a blog to serve as your author platform, market your work or find new freelance writing clients. Blogging is also a great way to experiment with your writing style. This is...
All my life, I dreamed of being a writer. But when I was a kid, I didn’t think it was a dream I’d ever realize. In my mind, making it as a writer was like winning the lottery — a goal with such out of reach odds that I might as well set my sights on something more...
Whenever a fellow writer or client asks me what I use to create ebooks or print editions, my first question is always, “Mac or PC?” It’s not my intention to raise my elitist, Apple-shaped nose at them. Rather, their response dictates my answer. PC users get the hard...
If you’re itching to write a book — or are stuck in the middle of one — join Jenny’s Book Ninja 101 course this month for just $97. Use code THEWRITELIFE at checkout. “Writing a book is hard.” In the last three years of working on Pivot — from the book proposal that...
If you’re tired of learning about interesting opportunities just a little too late, bookmark this list of annual writers conferences (both in the United States and international) for future planning, so you can join in on the mingling, learning, and inspiration. While...
You’ve penned a book you’re proud of, and now you’re ready to share it with the world. But first, you have a question: Should you self-publish or get a publisher? Maybe you want to become the next Sarah Dessen of YA fiction, or perhaps you created a series you...
Writing is an amazing pastime, but for many, getting paid for doing it can feel farfetched and unrealistic. Of course, finding good freelance writing jobs can be challenging even for experienced writers, and breaking into the business can be opaque if not difficult....
Have you ever wondered how writing residencies could impact your writing career? There’s a ton of advice out there about how to carve out moments in your day to create time to write: wake up an hour early, write in 10-minute intervals to get something down, write...
When you dream about your writing career, do you picture yourself scribbling in notebooks about your world travels, hoping to combine your wanderlust with your creative flair to earn money for your adventures? If you have travel stories to tell, it’s time to...
Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Many require reading fees or prizes—like seeing your work in print—that you can only receive if you pay for it. Some legitimate contests charge small entry fees, but often a fee can be a red flag for a scam, so those might be...
If you’re looking for a women’s writing retreat then keep reading. We’ve curated this list of options just for you. Is a women’s writing retreat just what you need?Here are some women’s writing retreat options to consider1. Pink Pangea...
It’s time to find the perfect gift for the writer in your life…but the only idea you can come up with is a pretty notebook. As writers who have spent our whole lives getting notebooks under the tree, we’re here to tell you: you can do better! The...
Have you ever considered putting together a DIY writing retreat? It’s not as difficult as it may first sound! Why you should take a DIY writing retreat1. You want time to write2. You need structure3. You don’t know what to write4. You’ve had a project sitting on...
As a writer, you are likely already using social media to promote your published work—or you should be! And since you’re already a wordsmith, cobbling together clever and engaging tweets, Facebook posts, and descriptions for Pinterest and Instagram comes fairly easily...
