This week has gotten away from me, but I have my weekend reading list ready for us all. I’m still sifting through my feed reader (you people just keep posting…) and finding great stuff to share. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy some of these fantastic articles. And don’t forget to spend some time writing something (anything) that makes you smile with joy!

The Biz

• Saying “yes” all the time? Maximizing Your Business with the Word: No
• What to be a “real” writer? What Makes You Someone That Should be Hired?
• Unsure what to charge? Who Sets Your Freelance Writing Rates?
• Want to write for non-profits? [SpecialtyBuzz] Holly Patrick: Non-profit Philanthropic Organization Writer
• Or thinking about writing for parenting mags? What Parenting Magazines Want
• Want to look into the future? What I Learned at BEA 2009 Regarding the Future of Writing and Writers
• Hoping to make more money? 5 Ways to Increase Your Writing Income and Creating Multiple Streams of Income for Writers
• Are you really ready to submit? Persistence Doesn’t Matter if You Make This Common Mistake

The Writing Life

• Looking for accountability? Time to Get Down to Some Writing
• What kind of writer are you? Freeland Writing vs. Writing for a Living: Which One do You Really Want?
• Are you on Twitter? Twitter for Writers
• New to writing? Just a Start: How a Writer Builds Confidence

Writing in General

• Do you seek out feedback? Can You Take a Look at This for Me?
• Is your story getting jumbled? What is the Focus of Your Story?

Did you read anything helpful, interesting or intriguing this week? Feel free to share the link in the comments.