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The Golden Pencil: The Freelance Writer’s Resource

Archive for August 2005

August 31st, 2005

This Week’s Q&A: Can I Ask the Editor?

Question: I have an idea for an article. My dilemma is that I am not quite sure what is the best way to go about researching the topic. I have some idea but not sure exactly how to structure it. Is it okay when submitting a query to ask for the editor’s input […]

By Anne Wayman -- 0 comments

August 29th, 2005

Freelance Writers and Blogs

Ok, I seem to be dedicated to this blogging business… I’m not sure why I’m willing to blog about freelance writing almost every day… partly because I said I would and partly ego for sure. The possiblity of earning money is another reason, but there’s something seductive about filling up a bit of space and […]

By Anne Wayman -- 2 comments

August 28th, 2005

Writers, History and the ‘Net

I was fortunate to stumble into the internet a couple of years before Netscape launched (late 1994 I think) through the original online community, the Well. I was living in Sausalito on a boat, and the Well was within walking distance. It had a thriving community of writers, all sharing their experience, strength and hope […]

By Anne Wayman -- 2 comments

August 27th, 2005

Writers! What’s on Your Desk?

Right now my writing desk is a mess! On it, among other things, are:

headset for phone

Box of checks

Box of receipts

Cup of cold coffee

Clicker for CD/Radio

A magic wand I made for a class

Paperclip and pen holders

File box with papers

A dollar bill

A magazine

Several stacks of paper

That’s […]

By Anne Wayman -- 2 comments

August 26th, 2005

Freelance Writing Jobs Will Be Back Tuesday

No new jobs posted today - you’ll have to guess why. But they will be back next Tuesday and the twice-weekly writing jobs postings will continue as usual.
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August 25th, 2005

The Writer’s Office

Where we write is important. Here’s what I think every writer’s office should have.
What have I left out? What’s in your office? Leave a comment.
Write well and often,
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August 24th, 2005

How to Write a Book

Have you been thinking about writing a book? Good for you. I’ve written several, and it’s no easy task, but it is satisfying, and can make you some serious money.
So far, all my books have been non-fiction. Sure I have a detictive novel on my computer, but I don’t yet plot well.
Here are my tips […]

By Anne Wayman -- 2 comments

August 23rd, 2005

34 New Freelance Writing and Editing Jobs

Hmmm, only 34 New Freelance Writing and Editing Jobs today - maybe this is the summer slump!
Write well and often,
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August 22nd, 2005

New Article: Your Writing Resume or Credit List

Show off your writing skills! Market listings ask for writing samples, clips and tearsheets because they want to assure themselves you can write. I know this because … (read the rest of the article)
You can checkout how I handle my credit list at www.annewayman.com/resume.htm.
Write well and often,

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August 21st, 2005

60 Tips for Getting The Writing Done

There’s no way around it. If you want to be a successful freelance writer, you simply must write and write until the writing is done.
That said, we all bog down. Even with my 30+ years of experience there are times when a wheel comes off my writing. Sometimes it feels as if I simply cannot […]

By Anne Wayman -- 3 comments

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