Weekend Reading | 6 Sept 2008 | Friday, September 5th, 2008
Posted in Weekend Reading, Tips & Techniques, This Writer's Life

Leo Babauta of Write to Done lists the 7 Writing Habits of Amazing Writers. (I can somehow relate to Joyce Carol Oates.)
Yes, working from home is the best thing that can happen to you. But maybe not for your belly.  Lynn Bode gives 10 Tips For Staying Fit While Working From Home. 
And, before the high price of […]

The Writer’s Resume | Friday, September 5th, 2008
Posted in Tips & Techniques

Last week, a client emailed me and asked for a copy of my resume.  I replied and told him that I’d send it the following day.  I realized I didn’t have a copy of an updated resume in my laptop, and I haven’t really found it necessary to make one.  Maybe because I’ve been working […]

Weekend Reading | 29 Aug 2008 | Friday, August 29th, 2008
Posted in Weekend Reading, Tips & Techniques

Just in case you’re spending the weekend at home, here are some articles on writing and productivity:
Cyan of FreelanceSwitch offers 101 Ideas to Get More Freelance Work and Generate New Client Leads.  You’ll find this article helpful if you’re starting out as a freelance writer.  Jump to “Industry Specific Ideas” to see concrete tips for writers, […]

Notes on Article Writing & Marketing | Monday, August 25th, 2008
Posted in Sharpen the Saw, Resources & References, Tips & Techniques

Ezinearticles publisher Chris Knight was recently interviewed about article writing and marketing.  At the end of the session, he decided to make some notes and nail down key ideas from the discussion.  He came up with 7 pages of notes on article writing and marketing.  You can download Chris’ personal notes as a PDF file or listen to its […]

Publish and Sell Your Work through Lulu.com | Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Posted in Tips & Techniques, Get Published, Earn Dollars

I know that some writers tend to frown on self publishing as it appears like you’re tooting your own horn. But if you think your work is good enough and has market potential, why not publish it yourself and sell it? Of course, you can bet on publishing technology to make it easy for you. […]

Earth-Friendly Freelance Writing | Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Posted in Events, Tips & Techniques

Happy Earth Day! Here are 3 things you can do to help save the environment:
1) Reduce the clutter
Avoid purchasing items you don’t really need (extra pens, extra notebooks, etc). Use pens that have refillable cartridges. Don’t throw away or replace things that are still in good condition.
2) Work at home
Do the bulk of […]

Web Resources for Health Writers & Medical Reporters | Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Posted in Resources & References, Tips & Techniques

Thanks to evolving media technology, searching for medical information online is just a few clickety-clicks away. But beware of Web sites that publish articles without referencing real experts. To make sure that your online source is credible and authoritative, check if it’s affiliated with a known research institution or a leading publisher of health and […]

Freelancing Tips from Janette Toral | Monday, March 24th, 2008
Posted in Tips & Techniques

If you happen to have doubts about your freelance writing career, consider Janette Toral’s very encouraging words in her post “The Secret: 13 Years of Freelancing”:
Visualizing a successful situation motivates you to get into action and make that happen. Having to travel a lot this year and maintain two households requires everything to be […]

Are You LinkedIn? | Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Posted in Tools of the Trade, Tips & Techniques

I just edited my LinkedIn profile. I think I’ve been away too long. The site has a new look and I love it! The layout is now easier to work around with — once you log in you will see your Inbox and Network Updates, and job opportunities related to your field. […]

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 […]