Knowing how when to write with humor is an important skill every writer should know. Humor is not always appropriate, and when used improperly it can alienate readers or annoy an audience. That said, humor isn’t used enough in writing and can add a lot of...
If you’ve sensed the winds of change blowing here at Make a Living Writing, you’ve got good instincts. Maybe our blog’s new footer clued you in. After more than a dozen years building this blog and my Freelance Writers Den community on my own,...
What if you could carve out a niche self-publishing and selling books like a rock star? Sounds a little crazy, right? Kind of like punk hair, heavy-metal riffs, insane vocals, and a whole lot of attitude. Hi…I’m Steff Green. I’m a freelance writer...
What’s in your toolbox to build your freelance business and find content writing jobs? Ask your network. Send cold-pitch emails. Make phone calls. Try direct mail. Connect with agencies. Marketing is the name of the game, especially when you’re starting...
You’re face to face in a showdown with your worst nightmare…Writer’s Block. Do you turn and run, wave your white flag, and eat ice cream for the rest of the day? Or do you stand up to Writer’s Block and wage a war to get back on track, meet...
