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How to Become a Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide for Beginners

Freelance Magic

You take on projects from clients, often juggling several at a time, and you decide when, where, and how much you work. You’ll juggle deadlines, follow up with clients, and sometimes work on several projects at once. Pro tip: a simple to-do list or project management tool can be a lifesaver here. How much should you charge ?

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When Do You Need an Author Website?

Jane Friedman

But I’d been reading her next project, a thrillingly experimental memoir, and told her she had to have a website before she sent it to agents. Yes, she’s often paid by the project, not in royalties, but she also has her novel and future writing projects to think of. Damn, you can get this far without a website?

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How and Where to Build Your Literary Community

Jane Friedman

One of my favorite newsletters is Pub Cheerleaders , co-written by Rachel León and Amy Giacalone, that promotes literary community with encouragement to writers and reading recommendations through book reviews and author interviews. And even if you end up in a not-great workshop, you may still find a great writing friend and/or reader.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Booking Your Next Freelance Client

Freelance Magic

Spotlight projects that highlight your skills Choose wisely. Pick 3 to 5 projects that truly represent your abilities. If possible, include a variety of projects to show your range. This could mean different types of work (like blog posts, websites, or marketing materials) or projects for different industries.

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People Round-Up, Mid-November 2022

Publishing Trends

At Penguin Workshop , Celina Sun joins as Assistant Editor. PROMOTIONS. Katherine Devendorf has been promoted to VP and Director of Managing Editorial at Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Leslie Mechanic has been promoted to Art Director for Little Simon and Simon Spotlight. McElderry Books.

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The 6 Best Digital Marketing Companies of 2020

Neil Patel

Neil Patel Digital was built by marketers — not bankers — interested in disrupting the way brands (and their target audience) think about the content they create, publish, and promote. If you’re looking for high-end brand design services, make sure they have an experienced team of designers to take on your project.

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Querying & Submitting in 2023: Q&A with Jeff Herman

Jane Friedman

He has presented hundreds of workshops about writing and publishing and has been interviewed for dozens of publications and programs. If an author has been self-publishing for some time, and decides they want to pitch a new project, should they disclose that in the query letter? Sometimes they might request more, which is a good thing.