• Writing Business
    • Agents & Editors
    • Finding Writing Markets
    • Indie Publishing
    • Marketing
    • Market Trends
    • Quirky Links
    • Web Design
    • Writing for the Web
  • Writing Craft
    • By Genre
      • Romance
      • Young Adult Teen
    • Characters
    • First Pages
    • Grammar
    • Pacing
    • Plotting
    • Point of View
    • Revision
    • Scenes
    • Worldbuilding
    • Writing Prompts
    • Writing Tips
  • Writing Life
    • Author Interviews
    • Conferences
    • Critiques
    • Inspiration
    • Making a Living
  • Writing Tools
    • Book Reviews
    • eBooks
      • Dialogue More than Just Talk ebook
    • Online Writing Tools
    • Writing Software Programs
  • About
    • Contact
    • Regular Columnists
    • Privacy Policy
  • News
  • Services
    • Editorial Services
How To Write Shop

Articles on the craft and business of writing

freelance writing

Freelance Writing: Voice and Style

May 17, 2013 by Bobbi Dumas Leave a Comment
Finding your writing voice

I recently finished a big project for a client that involved many hours in the Executive Director’s office, fine-tuning copy and making sure that what I thought the client wanted to say was actually what was showing up on the page. There was a very quick turn-around, and while the project wrapped before the hard … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Finding Writing Markets, Writing Business Tagged: freelance writing

Do the Work, and Follow Your Dreams

February 15, 2013 by Bobbi Dumas 4 Comments

Lori Devoti, the wise woman woman who’s behind this whole HowToWriteShop brilliance, once said something to me I’ve never forgotten. Lori is well-known for her straight-talk, and her no-holds-barred honesty in telling you how she thinks things are. Whenever she talks about goals or plotting (real-life or storytelling), she is very quick to say, “You … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: freelance writing, networking, romance

Bring Focus to Your Freelance Writing Career

January 18, 2013 by Bobbi Dumas 1 Comment
Glasses

The beginning of a new year is a great time to bring new focus to your work and to your professional obligations.  Here are a few things to consider as you move forward in 2013, flourishing as a freelancer. – Take some time to evaluate your work and progress.  What things worked, what didn’t?  Did … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Marketing, Writing Business Tagged: business of writing, freelance writing, marketing your writing

Quick Tips for the Writing Freelancer

August 17, 2012 by Bobbi Dumas 2 Comments
Woman Writing by Hand

I’ve had an incredibly busy month, personally and professionally, so this will be a short column with some quick, simple freelance advice I may extrapolate on in the future: -Keep track of your time, your efforts, your money and your expenses – be organized and on top of things enough to know what is and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Finding Writing Markets, Writing Business Tagged: freelance writing, writetips

“Write What You Know” for the Freelance Writing Market

July 20, 2012 by Bobbi Dumas Leave a Comment
Man researching in library

If you’ve been writing at all in the past century, you’ve probably heard this advice more than a few times, and it applies to every kind of writing.  In fiction, it’s easier to set up a world you’re familiar with than one you have to either research or create.  In other words, if you’re from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Finding Writing Markets, Writing Business Tagged: amwriting, freelance writing, ideas
1 2 Next »

Featured Book

Save The Cat!
by Blake Snyder

A book on screenwriting that is great for novelists too! Another must have for your How To Write library.

Get at Amazon

Follow us on

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • RSS

Or…

Get New Articles Emailed to You!

~~~

We collect, use, and process your data according to our Privacy Policy.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Articles:


Featured Book

The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers
by Christopher Vogler

The Writer’s Journey explores the relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, concise style.

Want help plotting great stories that grab readers?

The Writer’s Journey is on our MUST read list.

Get at Amazon


Find Us on the Web

  • Follow on Twitter Follow on Twitter
  • Like at Facebook Like at Facebook

Copyright © 2023 How To Write Shop.

Omega WordPress Theme by ThemeHall