Many people take the plunge into writing without any real direction or understanding of the industry. I know I did. I sent in my first short story to Seventeen magazine when I was, well seventeen. It was rejected and with a photocopied letter that I still have today.
The sad thing is that […]
Add comment May 9th, 2008
Yesterday I got a rejection for a magazine. It was one of those rejections that actually give feedback. I consider these a challenge. It is my goal to take the feedback and make the next query one that is accepted and purchased.
There are many people who do not believe in good rejections […]
Add comment May 7th, 2008
It seems that it is easier for people born into a family of wealth and means. There is a limitless supply of money and connections to help them achieve their purposes in life. Things just always are going their way.
This is YOU!
As a child of God, you are born into the greatest family […]
Add comment May 3rd, 2008
I’ve been writing online in various aspects for around two years. Many of the sites that I have worked with pay a bare minimum (particularly when you compare them to the print market). With a few strong sales under my belt, I’m becoming more discriminate about what I will take and what I […]
Add comment May 2nd, 2008
Yesterday was a hard day. Besides being physically tired, my entire being felt completely beat down. It was time to quit (quit writing, quit cleaning and basically quit trying since I seemed to be moving backwards anyway). My normally positive side had definitely gone on vacation. Fortunately I was blessed that […]
Add comment May 1st, 2008
People who know me will attest to the fact that I’m not like most people. Being peculiar has always been one of my trade marks. Although I’m not exactly weird, I definitely skip to the beat of my own drum.
There will really no other way for me to turn out. I come […]
Add comment April 30th, 2008
IF I believed in conspiracies then I would think the cable company was out to drive me crazy. After several years of being told I was “unserviceable,” my hubby and I determined it was time to bite the bullet and become “serviceable.”
It cost an arm and a leg to get them to run cable […]
Add comment April 19th, 2008
10 Reasons You Should Hire Me!
After reading some blogs around the Web, I’ve discovered that the best way to make money as a freelance writer is to sell my abilities and proficiency as said writer. Today I am asking you to hire me!
1. You will be working with a freelance writer that produces quality work […]
Add comment April 12th, 2008
Everyone wants something for nothing. Free is a word that will get your attention. Free money really perks up the ears – but there’s always that cautious nature that looks for the fine print. The truth is that we all have free money sitting around our homes today.
1. Dig out that old “Add-a-bead” […]
2 comments April 12th, 2008
Most people feel that rejection is bad. I’ve learned better. Rejection is the catalyst that makes me refocus and re-motivate my life goals. Rejection is the one thing that can make me take a firm look at where I am (and where I am headed) and give me the courage (or discouragement) […]
Add comment April 11th, 2008
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