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The Way We Read is Changing

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

There is so much buzz about ebooks right now. They are making the news on a daily basis. Have you heard about the author who has sold a million ebooks already this year? Did you see the latest gadgets for reading ebooks in your local store? There is talk of an ebook revolution. Will the local bookstores be closing? So much buzz. So many questions.

Writing for Literary Magazines

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Mon, 02 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0000

A literary journal or literary magazine is a publication that is primarily focused on publishing writing of literary merit, works that are worth rewarding or praising. Literary magazines tend to publish fiction, poetry, essays, literary criticism, visual art, book reviews, author profiles, interviews and letters.

Literary magazines first appeared in the early 19th century. The Edinburgh Review was established in 1802. In the United States two publications Philadelphia Literary Magazine and Monthly Anthology - which later became the North American Review - were established in 1803. Since the late 1990s many online literary journals have emerged.

The Indie Author's Guide to Publishing Ebooks

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

My new guide for self-publishing ebook authors is now available. Only a few years ago people were saying that ebooks would come and go. Many people believed they were a short-term fad that would never replace books. Now with ebook sales overtaking print books it is becoming clear that ebooks are not only here to stay but they are the main format for reading as we move into the future.

Freelance Writing - A Career From Anywhere

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:58:32 +0000

An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The east coast of New Zealand. What do all these locations have in common? A call for assistance from freelance writers elicited replies from every one of these locations. In each of these and in many other remote places, I know of writers who are freelancing with a fair degree of success.

Indeed it is possible for freelance writers to work from anywhere.

National Novel Writing Month

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:17:19 +0000

1st November marked the start of this year's "NaNoWriMo", National Novel Writing Month. The goal for participants is to write a 50,000 word (approximately 175 page) novel within 30 days.

Have you ever thought about writing a novel but you have hesitated because of the time and effort involved? NaNoWriMo might be the just what you need.

NaNoWriMo values enthusiasm and perseverance over painstaking craft. Because of the limited timeframe, what matters is output - quantity, not quality. It's all about getting you to lower expectations, take some risks, and write on the fly.

As explained at the NaNoWriMo site, "By forcing yourself to write so intensely, you are giving yourself permission to make mistakes. To forgo the endless tweaking and editing and just create. To build without tearing down."

Regional Writing Markets List

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Sat, 21 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

We are pleased to announce our new list of 50 City & State Magazine Markets is now available. We searched through our premium writing markets database and compiled this list of more than fifty regional state & city magazines markets that purchase material from freelance writers.

Click here for details

Why Should Writers Use Twitter?

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Who cares if Tanya ate a chocolate éclair four minutes ago? So what if Peter ducked out to pick up the kids from school? I am a busy person and I use my computer for productive work, thank you very much, and certainly not for frivolous socializing, twittering away the time.

For years that was my attitude towards Twitter. I'm only now beginning to realize how misguided I was.

Write For Markets That Pay $1 Per Word

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:15:51 +0000

I guess you would love to receive a check for a thousand bucks. You're not the only one. An exciting challenge for freelance writers is to break in to high-paying writing markets. I'm not talking about all the magazines that pay twenty or thirty cents per word. I'm talking about publications that pay a dollar per word and more.

Are You Sure Your Query Is Ready?

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Mon, 02 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0000

One magazine. Hundreds of writers. Thousands of queries.

One editor. One desktop ... and a trashcan that appears to be incredibly, almost unimaginably deep. Where exactly will your submission go?

It has all the makings of an editor's nightmare. Stacks and stacks of submissions, and some of them are dreadfully inappropriate and unprofessional. It's enough to give our poor editor a splitting headache at the very least. No wonder that some of these submissions have only a brief existence before being filed in the circular bin.

Freelance Writing for Seniors' Publications

editor@worldwidefreelance.com (Administrator) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

A recent article in our newsletter discussed five industries that will be hiring writers. Three of the industries were related to travel, medical, and nursing, and it was pointed out that there will be increasing demand in these industries due to the aging population and the retirement of baby boomers.

In terms of magazines there will also be an increasing demand for seniors’ publications and magazines targeted to retirees.