Writing Jobs

Writing is a great way to make money online. If you have a great story to tell, you should write it and turn it into a great money making tool. These steps will enable you to work from home as a...

If you believe ghost writers are characters out of a scary book, think again. Ghost writers are the professional wordsmiths behind many of the books and publications you read on the Internet and...

Congratulations! You’ve finally finished your book manuscript and after X number of revisions, proofreading, copyedited, and being read by selected readers for their comments, the next step is to...

Knowing how to get paid to read books will help you to start a new career. You can become a book editor, a book reviewer or you can write your own books and market them online. There is a lot of...

With computers making it so much easier to produce a manuscript, more people are finally writing that novel that's inside them. This means there are a lot more books for editors to read and choose...

Mr. Turtledove has had two books published (as of 2009). He has worked with three publishers over his career as an author. One experience is that of seeing his book translated into another...

I started training to be a writer when I was in grade school, went to school for journalism, and worked for print publications. I was shocked at how much work perfecting my writing for the Web...

Are you struggling to get a book or ebook published and getting several declines after you've submitted to them? If you think your book should be published, why not do it yourself? Not sure how...

Parragon Publishing is an international publishing company that is focused on children's books and non-fiction books for adults, especially books on cooking. According to their New York office,...

Writers are always looking for advice on how to improve their work. Many writers look for advice on technique or breaking into a new field. These days, most writers get their advice through free...

Preserving the stories of ordinary Americans is an important part of historical scholarship. Writers can partner with local museums and historical societies to publish local history books.

Everyone dreams of being the next author on the New York Times Best Seller List. Writing a book can be difficult because you need to consider plots, characters, and schemes. The author needs to...

A children's book review should describe and critically analyze as well as evaluate the quality, importance and meaning of a book written for a particular age or group of children. Rather than...

Kid's books are easy to read but that does not mean that they are easy to write. In fact, to make nonfiction topics easy for kids to grasp takes a real subject matter expert who knows how to...

Book publishing is a very competitive arena. It is not easy to get the attention of major publishers; they tend to focus on celebrities and already established authors. Many people choose to...

Many people dream of putting their words down on paper and writing a book, whether it be a fiction novel or a non-fiction project. But there is more to writing a book than just thinking up a story...

A major in art history presents many more opportunities than only a career an artist or a museum worker. There are also a variety of writing jobs that require a degree in art history. These may...

It can be difficult, if not impossible, to get a book contract. If you've written a book and either haven't been successful finding a publisher or if you simply want to bypass that step and get...

The children's book publishing industry is a rapidly growing facet of publishing. More and more children's books are hitting bestsellers' lists and spawning movie and merchandise tie-ins....

If you have a passion for books, why not turn it into a part-time, full-time or retirement career? Here's how to get started.

"Nancy Drew," "Sweet Valley High," and "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Do any of those titles sound familiar? If you know anything about children's books, you'll say that those are some...

Are you fed up with the potboilers clogging your shelves? If formula romance novels and self-help screeds leave you cold, it's time to start your own publishing company. But whether you release...

The ability to write children’s fiction is no different that writing fiction for adults. You must have a story you want to tell and be able to convey that story on the page in a way that will...

Many of us enjoy reading children's stories. Some have the talent and the passion to write children's books but don't know how to get started. The road from inspiration to publication is a long...

For creative talent, noting is more rewarding than finding an agent! (Or an agent finding them!) Not likely to happen if one sits around and waits for it to happen... So how do you go get your own...

Book signings are a great way for authors to personally interact with their readers. They are also an excellent venue for promoting your current books and future releases. Here are some tips for...

Booksignings are a great way for authors to personally interact with their readers. They are also an excellent venue for promoting your current books and future releases. Here are some tips for...

Revisiting a novel and turning it into a shorter or longer screenplay is a challenging and often frustrating task for a writer. However, if you ever get the chance to adapt your novel, don’t pass...

Too many writers don’t know that you can sell your book before it is even printed. Doing so can generate sales and a profit for self-publishers without a single copy out. Four simple steps can...

If you've poured your heart and soul into writing a book, don't limit your search for the right publisher. As a new author, submitting your manuscript doesn't guarantee you'll be accepted....

E-books are a way of sharing information and making a few dollars. While probably no one would want to read "War and Peace" online, the e-book is a versatile way of conveying detailed information...

While at one time aspiring authors wrote in an effort to become rich and famous, the world of e-books is increasingly populated with ghostwriters who are willing to forego the fame for some extra...

Teachers depend on supplementary material to support lesson plans and curriculum from pre-school through high school. Much of the supplementary material comes from school-library books, written...

Picture books are often a child's first introduction to literature. Parents and teachers use picture books for story telling and as a way to jumpstart a child's imagination. Writing a book which...

Many authors of today are sending their books to e-publishers instead of traditional book publishing houses. E-publishing houses often accept books that are on unique subjects and they are often...