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Instagram: An Underutilized Tool for the Freelance Writer
In this post, author C. Hope Clark shares tips on how freelance writers can use Instagram as a tool to find more freelance writing connections, assignments, and overall success.
The Writer’s Guide to Being a Great Podcast Guest
More writers than ever are appearing on or even hosting podcasts related to their writing. Host of the "Creative Nonfiction Podcast" Brendan O'Meara shares how to make it an enjoyable and successful experience.
Finding Freelance Writing Work Without Social Media
Social media can be a strong tool for writers searching for freelance opportunities and assignments, but C. Hope Clark shares a few other options available to freelancers.
HuffPost: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at HuffPost, a news site that covers a variety of topics, including politics, money, food, culture, and more.
How to Use Patreon as a Freelancer's Tool
Whether using it as a creator or patron, freelance writers have many options for using Patreon to help their writing careers. C. Hope Clark breaks down some of the possibilities here.
The Malahat Review: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at The Malahat Review, a Canadian quarterly literary publication that seeks poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Pacifica Literary Review: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Pacifica Literary Review, an online literary publication that seeks poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
4 Key Places for Writers to Find Those First Freelance Clients
C. Hope Clark, published author and founder of FundsForWriters, shares four key places for writers to find those first freelance clients and discusses why narrowing down your niche in the beginning of your career may be counterproductive.
Brevity: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction, an online publication released three times per year and focused on extremely brief nonfiction essays.
Reader's Digest: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Reader's Digest, a large circulation magazine brand that's celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The American Scholar: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at The American Scholar, a quarterly magazine that considers and pays for nonfiction submissions covering public affairs, literature, science, history, and culture.
11 Pros and Cons of Writing for Free
Author and freelancer Rick Lauber shares his 11 pros and cons of writing for free, including when writing "for free" may actually benefit writers and when writing "for free" can be detrimental to writers.
The Idaho Review: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at The Idaho Review, a literary journal accepting poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction submissions.
Michigan Quarterly Review: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Michigan Quarterly Review, the flagship literary journal of the University of Michigan.
Lake Superior Magazine: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Lake Superior Magazine, a bimonthly magazine that focuses on the Lake Superior region.
5 Tips on Negotiating a Hybrid Publishing Agreement
Literary agent and publishing attorney Joseph Perry has already offered tips on negotiating a traditional publishing agreement. But what if your route to publishing isn't the traditional track? Here are 5 tips on negotiating a hybrid publishing agreement.
Palette Poetry: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Palette Poetry, an online poetry publication that pays poets.
Bookouture: Market Spotlight
For this market spotlight, we look at Bookouture, a digital publisher of bestselling books.
Invoice Template for Freelance Writers
If you're a freelance writer who is able to secure assignments, an essential tool you'll need is an invoice. In this post, Writer's Digest Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer shares a very basic and easy invoice template for freelance writers to get the job done (and get paid).
Sports Afield: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Sports Afield, a bimonthly hunting adventure magazine.
New Letters: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at New Letters, a literary publication that seeks poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Birmingham Parent: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Birmingham Parent, a bimonthly regional magazine for parents.
The Lane Report: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at The Lane Report, the business publication of Kentucky.
One Story: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at One Story, a literary publication that showcases one story in each issue.