By Danielle B. Hayden I’ve been riding the freelance roller coaster since 2011. I eased my way into this wild ride by first working a corporate job that demanded immense travel, which meant working from airports, hotels, and—sometimes—home. I then took a job as art director for a real estate content company that allowed me… Continue reading So You Want to Be a Freelancer?
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Sell Your Writing, Not Your Soul
By Mandy Shunnarah Many writers have dreams of hitting the literary big time, but would like to eat something other than Ramen Noodles while working toward that goal. Peter Bowerman, commercial writer and founder of WellFedWriter.com, offers some advice about finding well-paying freelance gigs writing for businesses with marketing and promotional needs. “Writing commercially… Continue reading Sell Your Writing, Not Your Soul
Can I make a living as a writer?
By Kim Herrington For most people, making a living as a writer is a far off dream in another world where they don’t have bills to pay and can live a life of leisure mulling over the perfect words to start their novel. However, good writers can make a good living with their skills—but it… Continue reading Can I make a living as a writer?
How Writers Can Build and Maintain Business Contacts
By Mandy Shunnarah Peter Bowerman, commercial writer and founder of WellFedWriter.com, spoke at the Alabama Media Professionals Fall Workshop on Thurs., Oct. 10. While the focus of Bowerman’s talk “Love to Write, But Hate to Starve?” was how to be a successful commercial writer, he mentioned a number of networking and marketing techniques that most any kind… Continue reading How Writers Can Build and Maintain Business Contacts
How to Quit Your Day Job and other advice from Britni Danielle
By Javacia Harris Bowser After being in the classroom for six years, Britni Danielle knew that teaching wasn’t the right fit for her. “I was quickly burning out, and I knew teaching wasn’t what I wanted to do for the next 30 years,” she says. As she entered the 2011-2012 school year she knew she… Continue reading How to Quit Your Day Job and other advice from Britni Danielle