Here are some common mistakes that freelance writers make when applying for freelance writer jobs: # 1. Not Proofreading: One of the most annoying mistakes that most freelance writers make is not proofreading their application. Whether it’s a query letter, a cover letter or a resume you have to read it to check for mistakes.
Most people who have heard of writing as a career probably think it has something to do with publishing a book, writing articles for magazines or newspaper reporting. That was the truth until the age of the internet. When the World Wide Web opened up it created thousands, if not millions, of jobs for writers.
Have you been marketing yourself all over the internet and not been hired for any of the freelance writing jobs you’ve applied for? Maybe it has something to do with the way you are presenting yourself to your potential employers. There are things to do and definite things to not do when pitching a freelance […]
Anyone on the Internet attracts a certain amount of attention. Unfortunately, there are those who would rather cause problems for other people than find something constructive to do. If you have skeletons in your closet they may become public before you know it. There is no such thing as a secret online.
How to Hear Your Reviewers and Stay Calm Now that you have poured your heart and soul into creating your masterpiece and made a thing of beauty from crude letters, it is time to share it with the world. Your book is complete. The meaning of your message is clear in a format that’s fun […]
Writing isn’t easy. One thing you can do to make is a little easier is to be able to concentrate on what you are doing. If writing is difficult to begin with, don’t add any more stress. One of the easiest things to control is where you do your writing. The place must feel good […]
Your Voice Remembering that the reader is the protagonist venturing off into unknown territory, you may want to begin your book with an attention grabbing narrative to hook your reader. Here are some tips that celebrated authors use: The first thing you have to remember is to take yourself out of the way. It is […]
Critical Eyes of the Readers The voice of a book is the narrative, or the way the writer speaks to the reader. There is not one kind of voice. As many writers as there are, that’s how many voices there are. Depending on the style of book too, can influence the voice. A technical journal […]
Gaining experience – the Hero’s Journey Previously in this series we discussed using a narrative in a technical book. This is to get the reader to identify with the hero as he or she travels the road of discovery. This concept is more than just a step by step guide to success. It is a formula […]
Following the Hero’s Journey In most modern storytelling, the writer has us following the hero’s journey. This is a formula that has withstood the test of time and re-surges again and again. The hero must conquer perilous battles and return home, triumphant. When we are introduced to our hero he is but a poor laborer, […]