“I sold four books in six years and earned a bit less than $100,000. A solid part-time income.”But, based on the type of writer you want to become, you can make more money than this and have it be more sustainable. I’ll show you that in a little bit, but let’s go ste...
Being a good writer leads to being a better and more coherent thinker. It’s also one of the few mediums that no matter what you do, or who you are in life, you will write nearly every day. Whether it’s simply sending an email or updating your status on social media, being able...
A visionary mind:While the writer isn't responsible for creating the comic's art, they do need to have some idea of what they want the panels to look like. Comics are a visual medium, which means the text and the images need to work in tandem for the comic to work. The writer need...
Takeaway:Finding your niche is a critical step to becoming a freelance writer, so take the time to determine your specialty. Also, note that you don’t have to be married to a single niche. It’s possible to specialize in a handful of topics if that’s what you want. (I specialize i...
What does it mean to be a mentor? At its core, being a mentor is being a trusted advisor. It all boils down to making yourself available to support and advise someone when they need it, delivering that support in a way that makes sense to them, and always keeping that person's best...
Storyboard: How Eureka Writer Amy Berg Made It Big in Genre TVBryan Lufkin
Writing every day does not mean churning out thousand-word-long articles. If you want to become a better writer, a great way to get going is to write just a little but often. It can provide a ton of practice while you’re waiting for your workload to pick up. ...
Most importantly, I am the type of parent I have always wanted to be – the type who is always home and available for my kids. While the money is great, this is the best part of our success. How to Become a Freelance Writer
How to become a writer: Never give up Imitate heroes as means to an end 1: Value the failures, too The late Ursula K. Le Guin speaks with deep eloquence about society’s obssession with ‘success’ in a 1983 commencement address titled ‘A Left-handed Commencement Address’. ...
Writer and director Van Belle previously wrote sci-fi Mercy starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, which is currently in post-production.“With people using social media to make their mark and get rich quick, I’m fascinated to explore the fragility of modern influencer culture...