Writers work hard to put together articles, stories, and, or anything else we write. There are however, some magazines who don't pay us for our work. Writing is the only industry where you sell your work and then have to wait until it is published before you can receive payment. From the time you complete a piece until you are paid for it can take up to a year, sometimes longer. Then after all that, you wait for your check to arrive and when it doesn't, you write to the editor and get no response.
There is one writer I know of that goes to bat for other writers when they aren't paid. Angela Hoy of WRITERS WEEKLY. If you don't get paid, write her a letter and she will contact the publication. If they don't answer her letter, she puts the name of the publication in her newsletter to let other writers know that they are deadbeats.
Check it out for yourself and you'll see, I've been getting her newsletter for several years. Writers Weekly has a section called, "Whispers and Warnings" you will find the name of the publications there. Stop by and see it for yourself at http://www.writersweekly.com .
Also at this site, you will find, great articles, market listings, forums, self publishing resources, and so much more. While you may find these things on other sites for writers, you won't find anyone else that helps writers to get paid. I have found some of the best articles there and resources that have lead to sales. Find out for yourself, I know you won't be disappointed.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
WRITING CONTESTS
Entering contests are much the same as sending an article or story to an editor, as freelance writers we compete every time we send in our work, using everything we've learned to attract the editor's attention. Yet some writers are contest shy or they don't think it's a necessary part of their writing career. It is for two reasons, one it looks good on your resume, and two it does wonders for our self-esteem. Show me a writer who has never received a rejection note, now we all know that's not possible.
Contests are fun and they pay more, plus they offer fringe benefits, travel to the presentation ceremony, they pay for classes or retreats, and some offer to publish your book. I ignored contests for many years, that's why I'm writing this to encourage other writers to look into this field. Try it, you'll like it! It's another area of writing that encourages you to stretch and develop your skills.
Below I've listed some contests I came across thinking you might find these topics of interest, as always I try to give an assortment for different types of writing. Something for everyone, from poetry, to romantic comedy, just a bit of this and that to get you interested. Also there are writers newsletters that devote themselves to listing contests, like >> "Small Markets" & "Funds for Writers" this one also lists grants.
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/smallmarkets.htm This is the best newsletter I have found when looking for contests and she checks them out and lists only reputable organizations. There are other newsletters that have longer lists and they charge you for this information, but do not check to see if they can be trusted. Some contests are scams, so you want to deal with information you can trust. First time contest and unknown names should be checked out online and check their e-mail address some scams use names similar to know publications, these are usually scams.
CONTESTS: Go online for complete details.
SCREENPLAY http://screenplay-competition.com/
Length 15 pages, Deadline 09/30/10 - Fee $25.00
PROSE, POETRY, FLASH FICTION, STANDARD STORY, http://glimmertrain.org
Annual go on site to get info on all contests.
FLASH STORY, http://www.womenonwriting.com
Deadline 11/31/10 Check online for details
STORY FICTION, http://www.tennesseewilliams.net/contest
Deadline 11/15/10 Fee $25.00 Check online for complete details
Contests are fun and they pay more, plus they offer fringe benefits, travel to the presentation ceremony, they pay for classes or retreats, and some offer to publish your book. I ignored contests for many years, that's why I'm writing this to encourage other writers to look into this field. Try it, you'll like it! It's another area of writing that encourages you to stretch and develop your skills.
Below I've listed some contests I came across thinking you might find these topics of interest, as always I try to give an assortment for different types of writing. Something for everyone, from poetry, to romantic comedy, just a bit of this and that to get you interested. Also there are writers newsletters that devote themselves to listing contests, like >> "Small Markets" & "Funds for Writers" this one also lists grants.
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/smallmarkets.htm This is the best newsletter I have found when looking for contests and she checks them out and lists only reputable organizations. There are other newsletters that have longer lists and they charge you for this information, but do not check to see if they can be trusted. Some contests are scams, so you want to deal with information you can trust. First time contest and unknown names should be checked out online and check their e-mail address some scams use names similar to know publications, these are usually scams.
CONTESTS: Go online for complete details.
SCREENPLAY http://screenplay-competition.com/
Length 15 pages, Deadline 09/30/10 - Fee $25.00
PROSE, POETRY, FLASH FICTION, STANDARD STORY, http://glimmertrain.org
Annual go on site to get info on all contests.
FLASH STORY, http://www.womenonwriting.com
Deadline 11/31/10 Check online for details
STORY FICTION, http://www.tennesseewilliams.net/contest
Deadline 11/15/10 Fee $25.00 Check online for complete details
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
THE BASICS IN THE BUSINESS OF WRITING
Today I'm going to give you an overview, a few small steps. Starting with selling in a market that at times seems to overwhelm us by sheer numbers. It's like sitting at a huge table filled with so many different types of food and thinking you can put everything on one plate. Well, you can't, so don't even try. Instead let's start with soup and salad, take it slow, chose what you know to start, then go on from there.
I use analogies to give my reader a picture to relate to, so picture this, all this food prepared and set out beautifully. It looks so good, you put all you can fit on your plate. Now look at the other people getting their food and picture the expression on their faces as they watch you. (I'm not done yet.) You sit down and put a big glob of something that looks delicious in your mouth and it is a thousand degrees hot. Your face is turning red and you begin to gag and can't hold it in. Everything, and I mean every little and big glob that is in your mouth comes out, some goes back in the plate the rest lands all over your designer clothes. Get the picture? Start with what you know.
Everything begins with the first step, that gets you going. In writing as well as any other endeavor, it takes hard work and a combination of knowledge of the subject matter, practice good writing, knowledge of writing markets, presentation, professionalism, and persistence. Any one of these skills alone, no matter how proficient you maybe in that area, will not help you to become a successful, or guarantee you a writing career.
While everyone has an opinion and perhaps writers more than most, each writer must find what works best for themselves. Take the information you find useful and apply it, the rest you can file away, it may prove useful as you mature. Use common sense when submitting an article, read what the editor publishes and follow the guidelines implicitly. Don't get wrapped up in details like, should the page number be on the top of each page or the bottom? Who cares, the guidelines only state that you number each page. What you need to ask yourself is, does this article relate to the publication. Ice fishing is a topic for the Great Lakes area, a magazine in South Carolina wouldn't have an interest in that subject matter.
Refine, define, and target one area, complete what your working on, submit it according to the guidelines, then go on to the next project. Don't start several different projects at the same time, you'll find that hopping from one to another leaves you with many incomplete projects. One step at a time will get you there and then proceed to the next goal. You will find your confidence grows with each project you complete and your skill as a writer improves as well. This is your starting point, the first steps you take as a writer, may this bring you success on the road you have chosen.
I use analogies to give my reader a picture to relate to, so picture this, all this food prepared and set out beautifully. It looks so good, you put all you can fit on your plate. Now look at the other people getting their food and picture the expression on their faces as they watch you. (I'm not done yet.) You sit down and put a big glob of something that looks delicious in your mouth and it is a thousand degrees hot. Your face is turning red and you begin to gag and can't hold it in. Everything, and I mean every little and big glob that is in your mouth comes out, some goes back in the plate the rest lands all over your designer clothes. Get the picture? Start with what you know.
Everything begins with the first step, that gets you going. In writing as well as any other endeavor, it takes hard work and a combination of knowledge of the subject matter, practice good writing, knowledge of writing markets, presentation, professionalism, and persistence. Any one of these skills alone, no matter how proficient you maybe in that area, will not help you to become a successful, or guarantee you a writing career.
While everyone has an opinion and perhaps writers more than most, each writer must find what works best for themselves. Take the information you find useful and apply it, the rest you can file away, it may prove useful as you mature. Use common sense when submitting an article, read what the editor publishes and follow the guidelines implicitly. Don't get wrapped up in details like, should the page number be on the top of each page or the bottom? Who cares, the guidelines only state that you number each page. What you need to ask yourself is, does this article relate to the publication. Ice fishing is a topic for the Great Lakes area, a magazine in South Carolina wouldn't have an interest in that subject matter.
Refine, define, and target one area, complete what your working on, submit it according to the guidelines, then go on to the next project. Don't start several different projects at the same time, you'll find that hopping from one to another leaves you with many incomplete projects. One step at a time will get you there and then proceed to the next goal. You will find your confidence grows with each project you complete and your skill as a writer improves as well. This is your starting point, the first steps you take as a writer, may this bring you success on the road you have chosen.
Monday, July 12, 2010
READ BOOKS FOR FUN AND PROFIT
I enjoy reading a good novel and I do, but as a writer I read to keep up with what's happening in the world of publishing. Also writers tend to read more, to learn what's selling in our craft, to find out what editors are looking for this month, we read market lists and then the magazines we will contact to read the articles they are buying. To be able to sell our work we need to know as much as possible about who we are sending it to.
That's why I thought this would be a market made for writers. There are many different types of magazines looking for book reviews. We all read a great deal so why not put it to work and make some money. Magazines pay anywhere from $25.00 to $200.00 for book reviews. Below I've listed some of those magazines, what they are looking for, in how many words, and what they pay for the review. Most magazines have a section for book reviews, as you read them look for that section and see what they are buying.
While this may not be your goal as a writer, it will bring in some money for something you do anyway. The important thing is to keep writing, everyday and you'll improve as you write by finding better way to express your point of view.
NA'AMAT WOMAN MAGAZINE Pays: $75.00 for approximately 750 words.
http://www.naamat.org Needs: Reviews on fiction and non fiction books with Jewish content.
ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE Pays: $200.00 for a 400 word review.
http://www.astronomy.com Needs: Reviews on astronomy and science related subjects. See guidelines for more information.
GOOD OLD BOAT Pays: $50.00 for reviews of 375-450 words.
http://goodoldboat.com Needs: reviews, articles, & photos
THE WRITER Pays: $50.00 for book reviews.
http://writermag.com Needs: Previews & reviews of Books, videos, software or any product of interest to writers.
ABQARTS MAGAZINE OF THE FINE ARTS Pays:Flat fee $30./$50 for 350-750words
http://www.abqarts.com Needs: Reviews on books about New Mexico or written by residents of New Mexico.
For guidelines by email to: steffanie@abqarts.com
These are a few of the magazines looking for books reviews. Now what I am hearing is magazines don't get enough reviews. This means opportunities for writers to sell their work. I've given you only the basic outline on what these magazines are looking for and what they are paying. Be sure to check the guidelines carefully before submitting your work and always adhere to the letter of the law when it comes to what an editor wants from you. You'll lose the sale of your article or review, before it is read if you don't follow the guidelines. I speak from the voice of experience, as writers we put hours of work in to what we are writing and to do all that, then lose out because of not following guidelines is tragic. So, take it from a writer who knows and dot your t's and cross your i's, give the editors what they want.
I hope you find these articles helpful. I look forward to your comments, questions, and blogs. Feel free to add a blog and pass on any information that will help other writers.
Leave a note for ang dee
That's why I thought this would be a market made for writers. There are many different types of magazines looking for book reviews. We all read a great deal so why not put it to work and make some money. Magazines pay anywhere from $25.00 to $200.00 for book reviews. Below I've listed some of those magazines, what they are looking for, in how many words, and what they pay for the review. Most magazines have a section for book reviews, as you read them look for that section and see what they are buying.
While this may not be your goal as a writer, it will bring in some money for something you do anyway. The important thing is to keep writing, everyday and you'll improve as you write by finding better way to express your point of view.
NA'AMAT WOMAN MAGAZINE Pays: $75.00 for approximately 750 words.
http://www.naamat.org Needs: Reviews on fiction and non fiction books with Jewish content.
ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE Pays: $200.00 for a 400 word review.
http://www.astronomy.com Needs: Reviews on astronomy and science related subjects. See guidelines for more information.
GOOD OLD BOAT Pays: $50.00 for reviews of 375-450 words.
http://goodoldboat.com Needs: reviews, articles, & photos
THE WRITER Pays: $50.00 for book reviews.
http://writermag.com Needs: Previews & reviews of Books, videos, software or any product of interest to writers.
ABQARTS MAGAZINE OF THE FINE ARTS Pays:Flat fee $30./$50 for 350-750words
http://www.abqarts.com Needs: Reviews on books about New Mexico or written by residents of New Mexico.
For guidelines by email to: steffanie@abqarts.com
These are a few of the magazines looking for books reviews. Now what I am hearing is magazines don't get enough reviews. This means opportunities for writers to sell their work. I've given you only the basic outline on what these magazines are looking for and what they are paying. Be sure to check the guidelines carefully before submitting your work and always adhere to the letter of the law when it comes to what an editor wants from you. You'll lose the sale of your article or review, before it is read if you don't follow the guidelines. I speak from the voice of experience, as writers we put hours of work in to what we are writing and to do all that, then lose out because of not following guidelines is tragic. So, take it from a writer who knows and dot your t's and cross your i's, give the editors what they want.
I hope you find these articles helpful. I look forward to your comments, questions, and blogs. Feel free to add a blog and pass on any information that will help other writers.
Leave a note for ang dee
Thursday, June 24, 2010
WRITING FOR CHILDREN
SMORIES IS AGAIN RUNNING A COMPEPTION STARTING DATE SEPTEMBER 2010
Check the previous blog for winners information that remains the same. The contest is run every month, should Smories change this again I will delete all the information on this contest.
http://smories.com
To keep up to date on this contest, the rules, and the prize money go to their site.
Do you write children's stories? This is one area to begin writing for children. Smories is looking for these stories every month. They choose 50 Children's stories, which are narrated by children and filmed while they are being read. These 50 stories then appear on smories.com and viewers will be able to rate them for one entire month.
If you are new to this field of writing, the feedback from readers maybe helpful and you can still sell your story to other publications.
Go to http://www.smories.com for details on the age group and type of writing they are looking for each month. I would like to hear from you and any writing tips you'd like to share. Keep writing and don't give up, because you get better with each story you write.
Check the previous blog for winners information that remains the same. The contest is run every month, should Smories change this again I will delete all the information on this contest.
http://smories.com
To keep up to date on this contest, the rules, and the prize money go to their site.
Do you write children's stories? This is one area to begin writing for children. Smories is looking for these stories every month. They choose 50 Children's stories, which are narrated by children and filmed while they are being read. These 50 stories then appear on smories.com and viewers will be able to rate them for one entire month.
If you are new to this field of writing, the feedback from readers maybe helpful and you can still sell your story to other publications.
Go to http://www.smories.com for details on the age group and type of writing they are looking for each month. I would like to hear from you and any writing tips you'd like to share. Keep writing and don't give up, because you get better with each story you write.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
SMORGASBORD OF WRITERS MONEY MAKING MARKETS
There are many ways to make a living by using your skills as a writer. I'm not talking about your book or your poems or any other type of writing that comes from the creative cells in the brain. These markets will pay the bills and allow you the time to pursue your goals. You've worked long hours and developed your skill as a writer, now use what you've learned in the markets that need writers to sell their products, or to educate readers, or to fill up those little spaces, or make them look good.
I'm going to give you a sampling of a variety of markets that need your skill as a writer and even a few for the creative need in us all. We are writers, that's who we are and that's what we do. We're in the business of putting words together in a way that paints pictures. These words are our stock and trade mark and they are limitless in there uses. Whether we create stories that take the reader to the outer reaches of the universe or poems that inspire them to compassion. I'd like to share a few areas that are high paying markets and need your skills.
Earn the big bucks selling nonfiction articles for children's magazines. Children are faced with many obstacles in our fast moving, ever changing world. If you can write fresh, entertaining material about the problems children face and give them solutions they can utilize to avoid the moral dilemmas of peer pressure. This magazine is looking for a new twist for the same problems we faced growing up and you might remember this magazine from your childhood,
"Highlights for Children" http://www.hightlights.com
Other magazines are looking for articles about the planets above and the earth below. Find editor's looking for writer's in,
"Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market" http://www.write4kids.com
Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine http://www.spiritmag.com
They are looking for articles, or stories about travel. Also, on their site they have topics and places they want you to write letters them and each month they give prizes for each topic. Who better at writing a letter than a writer.
There is a great need for writers to write speeches. This is open to all occasions, birthdays, weddings, graduation, and much more.
Wedding Toasts http://www.support@instantweddingtoasts.com
All Occasions http://www.info@occasionalwords.com
Toast Masters http://www.toastsmasters.org
I'm going to give you a sampling of a variety of markets that need your skill as a writer and even a few for the creative need in us all. We are writers, that's who we are and that's what we do. We're in the business of putting words together in a way that paints pictures. These words are our stock and trade mark and they are limitless in there uses. Whether we create stories that take the reader to the outer reaches of the universe or poems that inspire them to compassion. I'd like to share a few areas that are high paying markets and need your skills.
Earn the big bucks selling nonfiction articles for children's magazines. Children are faced with many obstacles in our fast moving, ever changing world. If you can write fresh, entertaining material about the problems children face and give them solutions they can utilize to avoid the moral dilemmas of peer pressure. This magazine is looking for a new twist for the same problems we faced growing up and you might remember this magazine from your childhood,
"Highlights for Children" http://www.hightlights.com
Other magazines are looking for articles about the planets above and the earth below. Find editor's looking for writer's in,
"Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market" http://www.write4kids.com
Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine http://www.spiritmag.com
They are looking for articles, or stories about travel. Also, on their site they have topics and places they want you to write letters them and each month they give prizes for each topic. Who better at writing a letter than a writer.
There is a great need for writers to write speeches. This is open to all occasions, birthdays, weddings, graduation, and much more.
Wedding Toasts http://www.support@instantweddingtoasts.com
All Occasions http://www.info@occasionalwords.com
Toast Masters http://www.toastsmasters.org
Friday, June 4, 2010
QUERY YOUR WAY TO SALES
MAGAZINE ARTICLES
The digital age has opened up the query and submission process to lighting speed and has changed the way editors communicate with writers. They don't want to read pages about your background, or long introductions. What they want is a single page without embellishments, state the facts, get to the point, and don't waste their time with needless words or flattery.
WRITING EFFECTIVE QUERY LETTERS
Grab their attention with a well written, brisk and energetic query. Your not trying to win friends, keep it professional, an organized letter that says you know how to get the job done, accurately and on time.
It is important to accomplish these goals briefly; a query should never be longer than one page. Use a plain font and the type size should be 12 point making your letter easy to read without giving the editor eyestrain.
Editors prefer you query them with a specific idea for the article, using two or three paragraphs. Explain your idea and why it is suitable for this magazine's readers. Think of the publication you're targeting and how you can meet its editorial needs.
Show your skill in the way you envision the development of this idea. Demonstrate how you will target the problem and end the article by giving an uplifting solution.
This is a small example of writing a query, but the most important part of selling your article or story is to read the guidelines carefully, check the name of the editor and spell it correctly. Keeping to the guidelines is the only way to sell your idea.
The digital age has opened up the query and submission process to lighting speed and has changed the way editors communicate with writers. They don't want to read pages about your background, or long introductions. What they want is a single page without embellishments, state the facts, get to the point, and don't waste their time with needless words or flattery.
WRITING EFFECTIVE QUERY LETTERS
Grab their attention with a well written, brisk and energetic query. Your not trying to win friends, keep it professional, an organized letter that says you know how to get the job done, accurately and on time.
It is important to accomplish these goals briefly; a query should never be longer than one page. Use a plain font and the type size should be 12 point making your letter easy to read without giving the editor eyestrain.
Editors prefer you query them with a specific idea for the article, using two or three paragraphs. Explain your idea and why it is suitable for this magazine's readers. Think of the publication you're targeting and how you can meet its editorial needs.
Show your skill in the way you envision the development of this idea. Demonstrate how you will target the problem and end the article by giving an uplifting solution.
This is a small example of writing a query, but the most important part of selling your article or story is to read the guidelines carefully, check the name of the editor and spell it correctly. Keeping to the guidelines is the only way to sell your idea.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
FREELANCE MONEY MAKERS
This time I'll give you a smorgasbord of writing jobs. Starting with the short story. When writing a short story you'll find you have to eliminate secondary characters and subplots that are not necessary to the story. While keeping descriptions to a limit, increase the action with conflicts that keep the story going between desire and response. Give your protagonist a big voice as the character places obstacles geared to hurt the main character. Using the protag's despicable personality to draw in the reader's attention. Bring in your ending fast and hard, leaving your reader wanting more of the same. Here are some markets for your short stories.
http://www.strangehorizons.com/Guidelines.shtml- Magazine
http://anotherrealm.org/FAQ/faq.php - Magazine
http://www.gilaqueen.com - Queens guide to markets
http://www.literarymarketplace.com - Literary Marketplace for stories
Earn the BIG BUCKS, sell nonfiction articles to children's magazine. Times have changed since our childhood, today's children are faced with many issues that are difficult to deal with, as a writer you can introduce them to the world around us. You can write articles that are fun and entertaining about insects, plants, and the universe that surrounds our world. Editors of children's magazines are looking for new and refreshing articles.
http://www.highlights.com - Highlights for Children Magazine
http://www.write4kids.com - Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Markets
Here's something for the poet that lives in the hearts of all writers. Even for those writers who have never written a word of poetry, I believe that within the heart of a writer is a poem waiting to be born. For those of us who have already given birth to poems, this is for you.
http://www;pw.org The Poet's Market
http/www.utmostchristianwriters.com/writers-guidelines.php
Utmost Christian Writers and Poets
How about writing speeches for all types of occasions, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and the list goes on. There are a wide variety of speeches for businesses or campaigns or anything else you can think of and here are a few places to start off.
http://www.toastmasters.org Speeches for All Occasions
http://instantweddingtoasts.com Support for Wedding Toasts
http://occasionalwords.com The Occasional Words
This is all I have time for today, but I'll be back with little known markets, contests, grants, and much more. Stop by and let me know how you are doing. Your feedback is an important way to let me know what you need or how I can help. Also post any information you have that will help other writers with their craft.
http://www.strangehorizons.com/Guidelines.shtml- Magazine
http://anotherrealm.org/FAQ/faq.php - Magazine
http://www.gilaqueen.com - Queens guide to markets
http://www.literarymarketplace.com - Literary Marketplace for stories
Earn the BIG BUCKS, sell nonfiction articles to children's magazine. Times have changed since our childhood, today's children are faced with many issues that are difficult to deal with, as a writer you can introduce them to the world around us. You can write articles that are fun and entertaining about insects, plants, and the universe that surrounds our world. Editors of children's magazines are looking for new and refreshing articles.
http://www.highlights.com - Highlights for Children Magazine
http://www.write4kids.com - Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Markets
Here's something for the poet that lives in the hearts of all writers. Even for those writers who have never written a word of poetry, I believe that within the heart of a writer is a poem waiting to be born. For those of us who have already given birth to poems, this is for you.
http://www;pw.org The Poet's Market
http/www.utmostchristianwriters.com/writers-guidelines.php
Utmost Christian Writers and Poets
How about writing speeches for all types of occasions, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and the list goes on. There are a wide variety of speeches for businesses or campaigns or anything else you can think of and here are a few places to start off.
http://www.toastmasters.org Speeches for All Occasions
http://instantweddingtoasts.com Support for Wedding Toasts
http://occasionalwords.com The Occasional Words
This is all I have time for today, but I'll be back with little known markets, contests, grants, and much more. Stop by and let me know how you are doing. Your feedback is an important way to let me know what you need or how I can help. Also post any information you have that will help other writers with their craft.
Friday, April 2, 2010
WRITING FOR DOLLARS AND SENSE
I've been, what I call, an on and off writer for most of my life. Writing took a back seat to my money job. When I became disabled eight years ago I decided to write full-time. Then I realized if I wanted to make money I was going to have to study and relearn my craft. Time moves on and I had to move with it, to reacquaint myself with the world of writing.
I started at the wrong place, writing a book. While my book will never see the light of day, the learning experience gained, helped me realize I needed to study to find out what writers were doing and how they were doing it. I read everything I could get my hands on to improve my skill as a writer. Then I had to research the market, to find out what editors were looking for and what publications were willing to pay. I've read enough novels to fill a small library, but I needed to read magazines too. I read the publications I felt were compatible with what I knew. Finding holes in my knowledge in this limited area, I moved on to increase my sales marketability.
There's a lot of down time for writers, spending hours a day to research subjects of interest, reading publications, looking through mountains of writer's markets, and after all that, I had nothing left for writing. This led me to setting a schedule for my day, which improved my ability and my sales.
Going through this learning experience took years and while it gave me the skills and knowledge needed to become a published writer, along the way I made many wrong turns. That's why I want to pass on what I know to other writers. Knowledge is the key to obtaining your goal and staying on the right path will get you there. I will be posting blogs on this site to help writers and I hope other writers will add what they've learned too. Check out the writers' market, I will be adding to that weekly.
Don't give up, keep going and you will arrive.
I started at the wrong place, writing a book. While my book will never see the light of day, the learning experience gained, helped me realize I needed to study to find out what writers were doing and how they were doing it. I read everything I could get my hands on to improve my skill as a writer. Then I had to research the market, to find out what editors were looking for and what publications were willing to pay. I've read enough novels to fill a small library, but I needed to read magazines too. I read the publications I felt were compatible with what I knew. Finding holes in my knowledge in this limited area, I moved on to increase my sales marketability.
There's a lot of down time for writers, spending hours a day to research subjects of interest, reading publications, looking through mountains of writer's markets, and after all that, I had nothing left for writing. This led me to setting a schedule for my day, which improved my ability and my sales.
Going through this learning experience took years and while it gave me the skills and knowledge needed to become a published writer, along the way I made many wrong turns. That's why I want to pass on what I know to other writers. Knowledge is the key to obtaining your goal and staying on the right path will get you there. I will be posting blogs on this site to help writers and I hope other writers will add what they've learned too. Check out the writers' market, I will be adding to that weekly.
Don't give up, keep going and you will arrive.
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