by Carol Tice | Jul 6, 2014 | Blog
It’s a long way to go from the spark of a story idea to a finished article that appears in a magazine. Along the way, many writers get stuck. Fears stop them in their tracks. The years go by, and they don’t get published. Their dream of seeing their byline...
by Carol Tice | Jun 29, 2014 | Blog
If you write articles and interview people, sooner or later, it’s going to happen: You’ll get an expert on the phone, and they’re a gabber. You ask a question, and off they tear on some odd tangent that has nothing to do with your story. Or they...
by Carol Tice | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog
Are good story ideas hard to find? When you open up your favorite magazines, it can seem like other writers are always beating you to the interesting angles on a piece of news. However, it’s not really true. If you know where to look, you can always come up with...
by Carol Tice | Jun 22, 2014 | Blog
By Linda Formichelli You’re an ethical writer — right? You don’t rip off other writers, you charge fair rates, and you deliver what you promise. Surprise: If you you’re an article writer for magazines and newspapers, there’s more —...
by Carol Tice | Jun 18, 2014 | Blog
When you’re a newbie freelance writer, it can be hard to see how to take the first step. How will you talk that first client into hiring you? At first, many prospective clients you pitch will turn you down. Which can be discouraging. And yet, somewhere in the...
