When when you find yourself with a big, time-consuming writing project to pursue, your love of words alone might not pay the bills. That’s when writing grants can swoop in to save the day (and your budget). If you find you enjoy writing grant applications, grant...
While most of think of filler words as using “um” or “uh” in speeches, there are lots of other extras we put in our writing. These extras can distract from your main message and make your writing come off as less serious. Keep in mind, the type...
Early in my writing career, I discovered a troubling truth about those arguments I’d had in my (very, very cool) adolescence about spelling, commas, pronouns and other conundrums of the English language. No right answers exist. No definitive tome rules over all of...
Dream of getting away to a writing retreat so you can just write? Want to meet and work with other writers with structured guidance, but in a more intimate setting than a writing conference? A writer’s retreat in an exotic location may be just what you need....
Once you’ve finished a draft of your book, the natural next step is to look for a book editor. But how much does an editor cost? And, most importantly, is it going to break the bank and wipe out your revenue? I wish I could give you a firm rule, something like...
Have a long-form journalism idea? Here are some pitching tips from Nicole Dieker. When you’re pitching a complicated story, it’s important to provide enough background information to help an editor understand why this story needs to be told. But too much background...
If you’re keen to focus on a long-term writing project, but you aren’t sure how to fund your work, writing fellowships may provide the support you need. Writing fellowships usually consist of funding and space for writers to focus on a creative project rather than the...
If you’re a writer, you might find yourself completely at a loss when someone asks you what you want for a gift. Writers can be difficult to shop for and it can be hard to find gifts for aspiring writers. There are a few obvious choices (and we’ll talk about those),...
I love typing, but I have zero creative writing ability. ZERO. I’ve blogged before, but it usually means sitting for hours at my computer with a few clumsy sentences written and no ideas for how to proceed. When I got pregnant with my first child, I wanted to...
So many people want to learn how to be a lifestyle blogger, and for good reason. While there are plenty of people who just want to share their life, hacks, and findings with others like them, there are others who want to reap the financial rewards of a successful...