Have you ever attempted driving your car from the back seat? Of course not! Yet, are you driving your career from the back seat? Going to work, doing what you "should" do, then wondering...
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...
There is a large market for nonfiction, and it's more likely that a freelance writer will get nonfiction published before fiction. Nonfiction articles for children enable the writer to be creative...
In my work as an organizer I meet many people who feel like they're running as fast as possible but not getting where they want to go.
I've learned about three common blocks that keep people from...
Starting a freelance business can be rough in the beginning. You have to work hard to develop a clientèle and this is even more difficult when you don’t have disposable income to allocate toward...
As a freelance writer, you must be a writer and a seller. Unfortunately, you cannot sit at home in your pajamas and write all day. You have to get out into the world and meet people. Word of mouth...
When you begin to delve into scriptwriting, the question always comes: should I use screenwriting software? If the answer is yes, nothing is better than Movie Magic. While there are freeware...
You have made it through the first hurdle. Your resume has got the attention of the employer. Now how do you handle the interview to land the job?
The interview is over, but do not leave it to fate. Secure the job you want. Here is how you can stand out from the rest of the competition.
Mediabistro has helped many journalists and writers connect to the right people, find the right jobs and take the right advice. If it can work for them, why couldn't it work for you?
Are you ready to begin a novel or struggling to finish it? One can write a novel in so many ways. I have attempted novels of every kind, learning a few tricks along the way. Hopefully this article...
If you are a beginning writer, this article is for you. I believe most advanced writers will find the contents of this piece to be a summary of what they already know. However, you just might find...
Purchasing Writer’s Digest’s publication "Novel and Short Story Markets" can offer many leads to finding a market for your horror short story or novel, but this is not always the best way. The...
Power Writer is a software application that allows the writer to not only write a story, but also outline and keep notes on the same page. Incorporating all of the main features of its big...
Sometimes more money can be made by just allowing your mind to cool off after a hard days work. When in doubt, always sit down, close your eyes, and forget all the reasons you should continue...
"Why are you so darn happy all the time?" a co-worker of mine asked me once about a year ago as she passed my cubicle.
The question caught me off-guard, not only because it seemed to...
Feeling down about your job? Want a more creative career? Or do you just want to be paid well for the hard work you put in? Some of us have to prepare for a future career with no choice in the...
According to the editors at Booklocker, they decline 90 percent of the book proposals. Booklocker isn’t a venue for all writers, but it sure can help kick start a writing career. An ebook is a...
This article will explain the steps you will take when you are ready to sign up to join the Army.
Congratulations! You have just been asked to interview for your dream job. The only problem is that it is in another state. Follow these tips to make the most out of your long distance interview.
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