Roy Miller's Blog, page 87

Author-Agent Handshake Agreements: Should You Be Wary?

by noreply@blogger.com (Victoria Strauss) Source link Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware I’ve recently gotten a number of reports about a literary agent with a major agency who is offering representation with a “handshake” deal: representation based on a verbal commitment, rather than a binding author-agent agreement or contract. There are a number ofs

Keys to Greatness (or Just Getting More Great Stuff Done)

by Sonia Simone Source link This week, we have lots of pragmatic advice for you on how to be a happier, more productive person. Because you’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and gosh darn it, this joke has now been permanently rendered un-funny. On Monday, Morgan Dix (he happens to be one of our Certifieds

You’re a Freelance Writer – You Need and Deserve Time Off

by Anne Wayman Source link Time off! Why is it so important for freelance writers yet so often elusive? Maybe you recognize this. You’ve been rocking along with your freelance writing career and seeing growth with improvement in both your writing and your income. All seems fine except you begin to notice the ideas fors

The Bride’s Guide to Thank You Notes

by Grammar Chic, Inc. Source link We recently made our case for thank you notes—arguing that, far from being antiquated or out of date, thank you notes remain vital ways of extending gratitude and friendship. They are especially relevant during this, the season of giving and receiving gifts. Of course, Christmas is not the onlys

The Scrolls by Rob Cook

by Chicago Literati Source link The people cannot stop scrolling. They scroll in the stuffed seats of the subway, scroll on the always […] Take a second to help us out on Patreon. Every bit helps!

Lies, Letting Go, & Building the Writing Life You Want

by Jennifer Mattern Source link The end of any year can be a bittersweet time. You take stock of what you’ve done and how far you’ve come. Maybe you exceeded your expectations and you’re inspired to do even more in the New Year. Or maybe you fell short and you’re feeling discouraged. Whichever is thes

How I got published: Elisa Lodato

by WW Office Source link Guest author and blogger Elisa Lodato is author of An Unremarkable Body. Here Elisa describes how, with some help from one of our editors, she took her story from pen and paper to published novel. In the spring of 2015 … Continue reading → Take a second to help uss

An Interview with Tom Durwood: Author of The Colonials

by SPR Source link Tom Durwood is a teacher, writer and editor with an interest in history. Tom most recently taught English Composition and Empire and Literature at Valley Forge Military College, where he won the Teacher of the Year Award five times. Tom has taught Public Speaking and Basic Communications as guest lecturer fors

Flogometer 1038 for Paul—are you compelled to turn the page?

by Ray Rhamey Source link Only a few days left! Please, please visit my Kickstarter page for my new game, FlipIt. It goes Scrabble one better in terms of challenge and fun. Even if you can’t support it, please pass the link on to friends and family. Thanks for your help. Submissions sought. Get freshs

Exclusive Interview With Mridu Khullar Relph, Founder of the International Freelancer

by Richard Rowlands Source link Hi WriteWorldwide readers, and welcome to the latest in our series of inspirational and advice-packed interviews with professional freelance writers. Today’s interview is with Mridu Khullar Relph—founder of one of our favourite sites for freelance writers, The International Freelancer. Keep reading to find out her advice for aspiring freelance writerss