Do Your Homework | Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Posted in Editorial Clinic, Tips & Techniques

Some writers mistake their interviewees to be the sole and primary source of facts, i.e. the all-knowing expert, lexicon and encyclopedia all rolled into one. Sure, your interviewee may be happy to supply you with the facts. But as a professional writer, you should arm yourself with prior knowledge about the topic or the […]

The Writer’s Diet | Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
Posted in Tips & Techniques, This Writer's Life

Aaah, don’t you just love working at home with a good wireless connection? You can peck on your keyboard all day, surf the Web day and night, and chat with friends when you’re bored. There’s a mug of hot coffee beside your computer and there might be a cat purring on your feet.
But, […]

TWIG: Woman Warrior | Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Posted in TWIG

This Weekend’s Idea Germ (aka TWIG): Who is your personal heroine?
We admire women who go through hard times and come out stronger and tougher. They teach us perseverance, tenacity and faith. Who is your Woman Warrior?
My mother is my personal heroine. She uprooted herself from poverty, worked as a waitress and […]

Getting a Domain Name? | Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Posted in Tips & Techniques

If you’re thinking of getting a domain name for your writing services or your book, remember that your domain name should be easy to remember and should contain the right keyword(s).
Shai Coggins of Just Make Money Online (a keyword-rich domain!) lists top 5 things you should consider when getting a domain.
If you’re after book sales, […]

Write for MyItThings and Get a Chance to Win $1000 | Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Posted in Web Writing, Get Published, Earn Dollars, Writers' Market

Do you enjoy writing or blogging about fashion? If you do, join MyItThings Magazine’s new Fashion Writing Contest.
Write about the ultimate Spring/Summer 2008 fashion trends, accessories, clothes, shoes or designers and get a chance to win the Grand Prize of $1,000! The top 10 rated posts will be judged by the panel of industry-insiders: best […]

When the Writer is Under the Weather | Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Posted in This Writer's Life, Editor's Notes

I haven’t been feeling well, so I decided to take the [blogging] day off yesterday. I took naps with my baby girl and finished a book. Yup, I love to hit the sack and curl up with a good book when I’m quite ill. Sometimes I watch a Nora Ephron movie […]

TWIG: Writers that Inspire | Saturday, February 16th, 2008
Posted in TWIG

This Weekend’s Idea Germ (aka TWIG): Who are the writers that inspire you?
Whenever I have doubts and fears about my writing, I seek help from these writers:
* Natalie Goldberg - She is to me the ultimate writing guru. I especially love her book Writing Down the Bones.
* Julia Cameron - Her book The Right […]

Free E-book: The Writer’s Funny Valentine | Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Posted in This Writer's Life

Take a break and read some funny valentine quotes from fellow writers.
The Writer’s Funny Valentine is a free e-book of funny love stories in 25 words or less. It’s compiled by Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ and published by the eWriter’s Place.
This compilation features stories from Nadia Ali, Shery Ma Belle Arrieta, Jackie Bubis, Betty Dobson, […]

Write for Manila Bulletin’s Parenting, Food & Kids Section | Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Posted in Get Published, Writers' Market

Manila Bulletin needs writers/article contributors for the sections Moms&Babies, Dining and Funpage.
To see the style and format of the articles, check out MB’s Life & Leisure section. Moms&Babies comes out every Tuesday and Saturday and Dining, every Thursday. Funpage is a tabloid-size kid section that comes out every Saturday.
Here are the requirements:
Moms&Babies
- writing experience, […]

The Freelance Writer’s To-Do Lists | Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Posted in Tips & Techniques

I’m not one the most organized writers in the world. I’m aware that some of my ‘writerly’ mishaps are often caused by my highly organized, scientifically engineered system of filing (aka CLUTTER). My notes are everywhere and my ideas are written on various surfaces.
But you know what helps me keep track of things? It’s […]