by Evan Jensen | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog
Ever thought about joining one of those writer organizations? You probably have. Sometimes trying to find freelance writing jobs can feel a little like living on a deserted island that happens to have a wifi connection. You spend a lot of time working alone. Besides...
by Carol Tice | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog
UPDATE: Congratulations to our essay contest winner, Lisa Hewitt! Enjoy your free year in the Den! Congratulations also to our runner-ups: 1st runner-up: Stacey Langheim 2nd runner-up: Linda Caradine 3rd runner-up: Dharmik Shah Thanks to everyone for your great...
by Make A Living Writing | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog
As a writer, it is up to you to set the tone in your writing that will impact how the reader feels after reading what you have to say. But how do you define tone? And, more importantly, how can you utilize the power of tone in your writing? What is tone in writing? In...
by Make A Living Writing | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog
So, you want to learn how to become a ghostwriter. Fantastic! Ghostwriting is a timeless way to earn a living as a writer and the demand for ghostwriters is only likely to grow over time. More and more individuals and businesses are waking up to the benefits that...
by Jackie Pearce | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
Although a lot of people dream about becoming professional writers, sitting down and putting words on the page is a whole different story. Usually once people finish school, they stop writing altogether. Years later, they decide to get into writing but quickly find...
by Make A Living Writing | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog
Working as a writing tutor is a viable income stream for many writers. Tutoring is a great choice as it requires a skill set you already possess if you can make money from your writing. Also, there is a high level of demand for writing tutoring and that is extremely...
by Make A Living Writing | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog
Whether you are just starting out as a writer or you have written for countless different publications over the years, companies will usually ask you for a writing sample before hiring you for their content needs. This writing sample request might have very specific...
by Jess Wormley | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog
Proofreading is one of the final steps writers go through before their work can get published. Proofreaders are extremely valuable to the writing and publishing world because they comb through a writer’s work to find any and all mistakes to ensure it is polished...
by Editor | Oct 29, 2021 | Blog
If I had a copywriting tips guide to follow when I landed my first job, it would have saved me a lot of suffering. (Mum, dad . . . please look away now.) I’m afraid to say it, but my expensive university education and a degree in English didn’t prepare me...
by Jackie Pearce | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog
There are a ton of reasons to get into freelancing. You might want to make some extra cash. Maybe you want to go full-time freelance and never commute to your office again. You might want to try out a new industry and see if you enjoy that type of work. No matter your...