Freelance Writing Jobs | Today's Articles | Sign In

 
Browse Sections

Resources for Writers

Resources for Writers Feature Writer: Michelle Schusterman

Welcome to Resources for Writers! Whether you're embarking on a new career in freelance writing or wondering how to contact a literary agent, you'll find the answers here.

We've got advice on everything from beating writer's block to writing the perfect query letter. Looking for a specific market? Whether it's travel writing or flash fiction, we have a few suggestions for you on publishers and contests.

Are the phrases "social media" and "networking" like a foreign language? No worries - we'll have you promoting your work and growing a fan base of dedicated readers in no time with tips on blogging and more.

Don't forget to check out the Resources for Writers blog too!

Feel free to contact me at resourcesforwriters@suite101.com.


Feature Writer Articles in Resources for Writers

SEO Resources for Freelance Writers
Freelance writers, bloggers, and copywriters can greatly increase their page views and exposure by learning more about SEO and writing for the web.
Blogging vs. Website Writing Jobs
While blogging jobs and website writing jobs share many qualities, they are not synonymous and require different sets of skills.
How to Find Freelance Blogging Jobs
Freelance writers can increase their income by applying for some of the many blogging jobs available online.
How to be a Freelance Blogger
With a constantly expanding amount and variety of websites and blogs, experienced and new writers alike can make money blogging from home.
How Twitter Can Benefit Freelance Writers
Twitter is a social networking tool that writers can also use to connect and share their work with others in the writing community.


Contributing Articles in Resources for Writers

Promoting oneself as a Writer
The perpetual expansion of the internet continually provides writers new and improved ways to promote themselves and to build a following of readers.
Books For Writers
There are lots of books which offer advice to writers. Here are some of the best.
Networking Guide for Writers
Effective networking helps writers gain exposure which, in turn, helps them establish connections with employers, literary agents and/or editors.
Ten Tips for Revising Short Stories
There are several important steps in revising short stories.
How to Brainstorm Short Story Ideas
Every person has a wealth of memories, ideas, and experiences that can be expressed through fictional short stories.
NaNoWriMo Survival Widgets
Calendars, word sprint forums, and name generators... listed below are just a few of the tools that help make NaNoWriMo easier for the numerous participants each year.
Kill Writer's Block with these Prompts
Exercising the mind releases new thought patterns and the ability to write more creatively.
Word Choice and Communication
The English language throws up words that become clichés on a speedier basis than X-factor churns out pop 'stars' these days.
Interview Note Taking Without a Recorder
Nowadays, it's easy to take accurate notes with a tape or digital recorder. However, when beating a deadline, it's also good to rely on good old fashioned written notes.
Online Networking for Writers Groups
A website or blog is essential today if a writer wants to be taken seriously. This article looks at setting up a social network with Ning for writers groups.
Luxury Writing Gifts From Levenger
Levenger products are known for high quality craftsmanship. Writers, readers and executives will all appreciate writing gifts from Levenger's collection.
Quotes on Writing From Several Authors
Writers need nothing if not inspiration. These quotes can provide much needed words of wisdom to aspirig writer.
Writers' Agents – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
To get published by a big firm, it is now almost essential to find a book agent. This has led to a proliferation of bad agents - some fraudulent, some just incompetent.
Winter Moon Returns With Drive
After a long hiatus, writing community Winter Moon leaps back into the active zone, promoting an environment for writer's to give and receive constructive criticism.
Publishing Agents – Literature's Gatekeepers
Few publishers today show any serious interest in their slush piles, so a writer really needs to find a book agent. But some literary agencies are worse than useless.

;