How Long is a Novel … and How Long Should YOUR Novel Be?

How Long is a Novel … and How Long Should YOUR Novel Be?

How Long is a Novel … and How Long Should YOUR Novel Be? For some writers, the question “how long should a novel be?” sounds a bit like “how long is a piece of string?” They feel that their novel should be long enough to get the job done – even if that means it...
Get Paid to Write: How to Become a Freelance Writer

Get Paid to Write: How to Become a Freelance Writer

Get Paid to Write: How to Become a Freelance Writer There are several different ways to get paid for your writing … but one of the most straightforward is to become a freelance writer. I’ve written quite a bit about freelancing before, but today, I wanted to cover the...
Seven Habits of Serious Writers to Help You Go Further

Seven Habits of Serious Writers to Help You Go Further

Seven Habits of Serious Writers to Help You Go Further This post was first published in January 2011 and updated in April 2021. With thanks to Michael Pollock for the article suggestion. I’ve been writing, on and off, since my early teens – but it wasn’t...
How to Write When … Your Partner Isn’t Supportive

How to Write When … Your Partner Isn’t Supportive

How to Write When … Your Partner Isn’t Supportive This post is part of the “How to Write When…” series. You might want to take a look at some/all of the previous posts, too:  How to Write When … You Don’t Feel Inspired How to Write When … You Have Kids How to...

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