As a journalist and author, as well as an editor, writing coach and publishing mentor, I am always looking for ways to earn more money with my writing. The publishing world constantly changes–not always for the better when it comes to the ways writers make a living. Newspapers and magazines struggle to stay alive in the current economy and as …
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Publishing Mentor Tip: Use the Nonfiction Book Proposal as a Process
Many aspiring nonfiction authors see a book proposal as a necessary evil. It’s a means to an end. They must write one so their agent can present it to publishers or so they can do so themselves. In fact, both nonfiction writers who plan to become independent publishers (to self-publish their books) and those who seek traditional publishing deals should…
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Use Your Writing to Do Good and Create Change
What’s your writing goal? Is it simply to make money? I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about how to make money via writing. However, there’s a lot more that we can do with words than simple make a living. Indeed, we can do a lot of good in the world. We can become change agents. Here’s…
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How to Take the First Step Towards Becoming a Journalist
So you say you want to become a journalist…The first step you must take involves coming up with an idea you can pitch to a newspaper or magazine. If you want to write for a newspaper, look for news stories about which the local newspaper might not be aware. Maybe you know a local organization having an event, your neighborhood…
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Blogging Your Way to a Book Deal
Since February I’ve been blogging about blogging a book. If that sounds redundant, it’s not meant to be. I’ve been blogging a book about how to blog a book. (I know…that also sounds redundant.)In fact, I’m just about done writing the book–one post at a time. I started this venture when I was asked to speak at the San Francisco…
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