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Freelance Writing: A Career From Anywhere


An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The east coast of New Zealand. What do all these locations have in common? A recent call for assistance from freelance writers elicited replies from every one of these locations. In each of these and in many other remote places, I know of writers who are freelancing with a fair degree of success. Indeed it is possible for freelance writers to work from anywhere.

A Quick Guide to ISBNs for Self-Publishers


ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a code assigned to every published book that uniquely identifies it in the marketplace. ISBNs make it easier and more efficient for libraries, booksellers and others in the publishing industry to order, distribute and catalog books.

Imagine The Imagination


Imagine a three hundred page book was in the author?s mind before it was poured out onto the pages of the book.

Gut Check: Quitting Your Full-time Job for Your Freelance Career


It's 6:00 p.m. You're dead tired, but instead of an early night, you go to your "second job" ? your freelance business.

Writing For Free: When & When Not to Do It!


Right off the bat, I want to say that there is no right or wrong answer to this topic. A lot depends on your end goal ? to get a job, garner publicity, build a portfolio, etc. However, there comes a time when every writer should say no to writing for free. Below are some issues that I've been pondering about freelance writing.

Why Every Freelancer Should Have A Web Site


"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the query, postcard and/or sales letter?" As a freelancer, when you are trying to reach new clients or stay in touch with old ones, how to approach the contact can be a sticky, confusing, discombobulating journey. Having a web site can solve all of these situations. How?

How to Build A Success Freelance Career (Part 2)


Part 1 of this article discussed the experience you need to successfully build a freelance career. Here, I will outline other necessities.

A Series of Articles on Autobiography


ESSAYS ON AUTOBIOGRAPHY: NUMBER 1

2nd Installment on Autobiography


ESSAY 2

Autobiography: Installment No.3


ESSAY 3

Editing


Editing

Using Metaphor Effectively


We've all heard a politician on their soapbox, pushing for some policy change or cleaning up after a scandal. Some will cut out a sharp point, while others leave the audience in bewilderment. You can often thank - or blame - the use of metaphor for the outcome of a speech.

The Myths of Writing: Have You Bought Into These?


There is an image most people carry of the artist (think Van Gough's self-portrait, the one with his ear bandaged), working in solitude in a barren garret in a dark corner of the city. Everyday is a struggle. He continually walks between moments of brilliance and moments of insanity. It's a romantic image, I suppose. Built around the belief that an artist must suffer for his art.

Mexican Living: Lets Be Perfectly Clear


Readers often send me interesting and exciting e-mails about the op-ed pieces I write and manage to publish. As a writer, I get all sorts. Some are actually encouraging. Then there are those who say, "This is YOUR fantasy, not the reality I have seen." Or, they ask, "Your point is?"

Mexican Living: Pasatiempo


It occurred to me one day that I needed something to do with my time when I wasn't writing. You know--something to divert myself so more writing ideas could come to mind. One cannot sit in front of the computer screen all day waiting for an idea to come knocking at the door and say,

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