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First Friday Link Party for Writers – Spring Fling Edition

Carol Tice

Party - group with champagneYes, spring has sprung, and it’s that time again — time for writers to share their best post of the month on my new First Friday Link party!

We had a few glitches last time, but this time I think we’re ready to rock here (and if anything’s not working, I know I can count on you to let me know in the comments).

Check out my link party widget: I’ve cooked up a link party graphic you can add to your own post or sidebar, to let your readers know your post is appearing here on Make a Living Writing. Check out my sidebar and grab the code to install on your site.

After voting closes Sunday night, the link posts will reorganize to feature the favorites at the top. Good luck all!

I can’t wait to see all of your tasty posts…so put ’em up and then tell a friend!

Here are the instructions:


 

 

How to Make Money Writing: 113 Grow-Big Actions to Earn More

How to Make Money Writing: 113 Grow-Big Actions to Earn More

Long ago, I came up with a list of ways working freelancers can grow their writing income. If you’ve been wondering how to make money writing—serious money, that is—this list is for you. If you’re a newbie, you’ll find plenty of useful suggestions here, too.

Fire Up Your First Draft: 10 Time-Saving Ways to Boost Writing Speed

Fire Up Your First Draft: 10 Time-Saving Ways to Boost Writing Speed

The Blazing-Fast Way to Boost Writing Speed. Makealivingwriting.com

Are you struggling to boost your writing speed?

You’re not alone. Cranking out a first draft is agony for many freelance writers. It can kill your productivity and suck the joy out of your work. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

I used to hate first drafts, too. I could sweat for hours over one paragraph. Hours! My writing speed was so terrible, I even quit freelance writing for a while. Don’t do that, OK?

When I came back to freelance writing after a long break, I had a new attitude-and a new skill set. I learned how to triple my writing speed. I’m happier, I’m a better writer, and I make more money in less time.

No matter how slow, scared, and perfectionistic you are, you can light up your first-draft writing speed.

It’s not a mysterious, magical gift. It’s a skill, just like knowing where to put the commas or how to pitch an editor. And the better you get at it, the more you can earn.

Ready to fire up your first-draft writing speed? Check out these ten tips to write faster.