WritingThoughts

It’s the day before the deadline, and you’re stuck. You need help fast. Whether you’re a writer or some other type of creative professional, you’ve probably experienced creative block. (It’s also called writer’s block). It strikes both seasoned professionals and those who are new to their field. There are many posts on how to deal […]

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Last week Vivienne asked if there were rules for creative folks. (A question originally asked by Marc Rapp at Uniquely the Epitome.) Vivienne specifically tagged me to answer the question. I delayed answering for a couple of reasons. First of all, I had a ton of deadlines last week. (That’s a really good thing.) Secondly, […]

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Are you suffering from writer’s block? Most professional writers and even non-writers, struggle with finding ideas at some point in their career. Writer’s block is annoying enough when you’re not a professional writer. But if you depend on writing for your livelihood, it’s more than annoying. It can be a career-breaker. Writers block (or creative […]

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If you’re a freelance writer, you know that you’re going to have problems. I’ve written about this before. I’ve covered problems like fear, writer’s block, and even distractions. What I’ve noticed over the years is that bloggers and other writers tend to focus on certain problems and ignore others. That got me thinking. Are there […]

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“I’ve been freelancing for over seven years and in all that time I’ve never had a day off, not even a weekend.” Those words made me sad when I read them on a forum for freelance writers. I know firsthand that not taking a break can exact a heavy toll on a freelance writer. Of […]

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Ahh, the freelance writer. Bleary eyed, day after day he or she sits at home staring at the computer, clad only in a pair of scruffy (and somewhat smelly) pajamas. Alone. If the freelancer is a guy, it’s been at least a week since he shaved. And of course, a female freelancer wears no makeup. […]

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“Anyone can write.” “The barrier to becoming a freelance writer is low.” “Writing is easy.” These are comments that I often see made online. While there’s a grain of truth in them, they are not completely true. It’s important to correct these misperceptions because they drive down income for those of us who earn a […]

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By Shanna Mallon “In the digital age, short writing is king,” says Roy Peter Clark, president of journalism think tank the Poynter Institute and author of How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times. People don’t have attention spans for fluff. They don’t want to read language that’s verbose. That’s why, today more than […]

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Writing can be a thankless job. Often, your immediate family doesn’t get it. Even if you do a fantastic job, no one seems to notice. It can feel like you’re all alone. Really, that’s what Chicken Soup for the Soul, Inspiration for Writers (not an affiliate link) is all about. It lists common challenges many […]

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I recently bought WriterMama‘s (Christina Katz) new book, How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids. Since I’m focusing on WAHMs this week, I thought it would be the perfect time to give you a brief informal review of the book. First of all, Christina seems to come primarily from the perspective of a […]

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