Weekend Reading
I hope you’re all finding these links helpful, because I know I am! There’s so much good information out there from working writers, as you can tell from my list of helpful blogs for freelance writers. I’m glad I’m able to learn from their successes (and mistakes).
Have a wonderful weekend!
The Biz
- Still looking for work? 10 Ways to Find Advertised Gigs
- Ready to start submitting? 6 Tips for Submitting Sample Chapters to Publishers
- Looking for a new specialty? [Specialty Buzz] Science Writer Tim Fitzpatrick
- Need more tips on getting freelance work? The Quick and Dirty Guide to Landing Freelance Writing Jobs Part 3
The Writing Life
- Want to make the most of your writing process? Your Writing: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Wonder what happens on that magical day when your book is released? Guest Blogger Marcus Brotherton – Let’s Say You Want to Buy a Ferrari
- Feeling lonely in your writing life? 10 Ways Freelancers Can Get Help and Support
- Belief in Yourself: A Valuable Writing Tool
Writing in General
- Finished that first book? Write Another Book!
- Looking for some writer-ly wisdom? Essential Advice from 6 Successful Freelance Writers
- Writing a memoir? Write so readers can relate
- How do you sound to your readers? 5 Tips for Developing Your Writer’s Voice
For Fun
- Need an exercise to get you going? Mission Im(Possible): Group Writing Project
And if you’re looking for a lot more reading, check out 65 New and Useful Posts for Brand New (and Veteran) Freelancer Writers or 43 Helpful and Terrific Blogs for Writers from The Freelance Writing Jobs Network.
Are there posts you enjoyed but don’t see here? What about topics I’m not covering? Leave your links and questions in the comments so we can all benefit.
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July 17th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Those are great links…. bookmarking them now to read them during the weekend….
July 17th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Great roundup, Ami. Thanks!
Also, don’t think I’ve mentioned this before, but I love your WordPress theme. Nice ‘n easy on the eyes.
July 24th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Alexis – You’re welcome, as always! And thanks for the compliment on the theme. I’ve been thinking about “fancying” it up, but just haven’t had time. Now maybe I’ll reconsider…