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Using Pinterest for Marketing Your Freelance Writing Business

As you know, marketing is imperative in your freelance writing business; or any business for that matter. I found an article this morning that provides great tips on creative ways to use Pinterest for...

Three Persuasive Techniques for Writers

The art of persuasion was a mainstay of Aristotle’s teachings over 2000 years ago. Aristotle taught three persuasion techniques, which he called ethos, pathos and logos. These techniques have been...

Maintaining a Postitive Attitude

“Mastering the mental game as a writer is really about keeping your positive attitude and motivation even when you don’t feel like it. It’s about ignoring the naysayers and believing that the writer’s...

Money Advice for New Writers

When I read something informative that offers great advice, I want to share it with you. I cannot offer any better advice on the financial aspect of running a freelance writing business. John Scalzi shares...

When You Add Humor to Your Writing, How Do You Let Readers Know You’re Laughing?

Somehow, while trying to get an idea for today’s post, I came across an article at Writer’s Digest, How to Mix Humor into Your Writing by Leigh Anne Jasheway. If you’ve not read it, you should as Leigh...

How do you know if a writing career is for you?

I have never been one for planning. Before I landed at The Blue Inkwell, I never had any real goals. I had no idea where life was taking me. I was just Crystal; a woman who has spent most of her life working...