This may be a strange way to begin a list of tips on how to win a writing contest, but let me explain. Stephen King once said, “To write is human, to edit is divine.” But instead of the word “edit,” you could substitute the phrase “judge writing contests,” because editors a...
Besides the usual suspects (books, speaking), authors can cash in on merchandise, licensing deals, Patreon, and even launching their own podcasts. Another really profitable way to make money as an author is to offer one-on-one coaching and consulting that helps people implement the process you...
In the polarized atmosphere of the Trump presidency, the urgency of the moment overcame Swift’s natural prudence. After being knocked for her silence during the 2016 election —“Taylor Swift is never, ever, ever going to tell you whom she’s voting for, because speaking up is never, ever...
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Create useful and helpful tabs to make your followers’ experience better. You might not need a website if you have a professionally-managed profile with relevant tabs! Take a look at these tabs different brands created for their followers (examples on video): ...
“I am in a different situation, though, because I got a touring grant from South Arts specifically for these East Coast dates. I’ve been reassured that the grant is intact and they’re not gonna ask for the money back. The grant gave me flexibility to pay the musicians well and pay...