by Ali | Jan 20, 2023 | Fiction
How to Start a Novel: Eight Options Plus Examples Writing the first scene of a novel is tricky. Perhaps you’ve been slowly developing an idea for weeks, months, or even years. You might have written pages of notes or created a full outline. And now you’ve opened up...
by Ali | Jan 12, 2023 | Motivation
My Annual Fiction Writing Goals for 2023 (Plus Goal-Setting and Goal-Adjusting Tips) It’s the start of the year … and, like many writers, you might have set some goals for the 12 months ahead, or even made a New Year’s Resolution related to writing. Most years, I have...
by Ali | Dec 2, 2022 | Freelancing
Eight Ways to Boost Your Income as a Freelance Writer One common problem for freelancers is not making enough money. Maybe you’ve landed a bunch of gigs – but they’re all low-paying ones, and although you’re working long hours, you’re not making nearly as much money...
by Ali | Nov 24, 2022 | Freelancing
The Four Essential Qualities You Need for Freelance Writing Success (and How to Develop Them) This post was first published in February 2017 and updated in November 2022. How do you know if you’re going to make it as a freelancer? I’ve been freelancing for fifteen...
by Ali | Nov 17, 2022 | Freelancing
Never Miss a Deadline: Seven Foolproof Techniques to Stay on Top of Your Writing Assignments Many types of writing come with deadlines … and missing a deadline has consequences. If you’re at school, handing in a homework assignment late could mean detention.If you’re...
