The internet seems to be filled with free stuff, but what is the real cost? TANSTAAFL is a term from a book by Robert A. Heinlein (one of the best Science Fiction authors that ever lived) called “The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress“. The term means “There Ain’t No Such Thing as A Free Lunch“. This concept is the basis of the plot of the book, which is about a Lunar penal colony and it’s attempt to free itself from Earth domination. Woven into the plot is the idea that things may appear to be free, but somebody pays. In that fictional world, people even pay for the air they breathe. Do you honest ..read more

Documenting your security policies and procedures is a critical component of the long-term success of any business in the 21st century. This involves far more than doing rote tasks to become compliant with standards such as NIST 800-53 and PCI DSS. Good security is not just a matter of passing audits (you can pass audits and still get breached). Your business must fully support demanding security policies from the highest level, preferably the CEO and the board of directors, and then security must be built-into the corporate strategy so that everyone, both internal and external, is on the same ..read more

Guest Blog by Brad Krause Experiencing a career setback can be a tough pill to swallow, especially if it comes unexpectedly. Sadly, this was the fate of thousands of hard-working individuals throughout the pandemic and could well continue given the upcoming recession. But, while losing the job was out of your hands, choosing your next professional endeavor is fully in your control. Additionally, why not make the most of this opportunity to have a fresh start in a new city, and create a new chapter in your professional and personal life? In this article by The Writing King, we’ll explore the st ..read more

Why do writers write? Why do artists paint or sculpt? Why do dancers dance? Being a creative person, and making a good living at it as well, is one of the most difficult roles for a person to take on. Creating something new, something which appeals to a wide audience of people, is a daunting task, and dealing with the inevitable criticism from so-called friends and family can be almost unbearable sometimes. The general population just doesn’t understand the passion felt by a creative individual. But artists – defined as those who create something aesthetic – are not normal people. Most people ..read more

A few short years ago, work-from-home jobs seemed like something of a rarity, but research indicates that almost 10% of jobs posted online are now fully remote. With the rise of online work has come an increase in freelancing, too, and many recent college graduates are seeking to monetize their skills through gig economy work. If you’re assessing your skills and wondering what may be the most lucrative, consider freelance writing. Capitalize on a Skill That Everybody Has You start to write when you are about five years old. At this point, you’re mostly scribbling letters, but a little while la ..read more

What differentiates good writing from the mediocre and downright bad? Sometimes the hardest part of good writing just finding a place to begin. I’ve sat there for hours, sometimes an entire day, desperately trying to come up with something to write about. I’m sure all writers, regardless of whether they are seasoned professionals, college students writing their term papers, or just someone writing a letter, go through the same thing. What do I write about today? I’ve found over the years that the worst thing that I can do at the beginning is trying to come up with an idea for my next writing p ..read more

You’ve finally decided it’s time to write your book! Congratulations! You have started a journey towards getting your message out there to the world. This is a dream come true for most people. Many add this to their bucket list but never get around to even getting started. Writing a book is difficult, requiring time, effort, perseverance, writing skills and many other qualities. Sure, it sounds easy, right? But if it was easy everyone would write their own book. That being said, what steps can you take to get your book written quickly and efficiently? Well, you can hire a ghostwriter. What is ..read more

So, you’ve got a great idea and want to write a book about it, but don’t have the time or don’t have the writing skills. How do you accomplish your dream of writing a book? Don’t despair! A professional ghostwriter might be the answer. This article will help  you learn how to hire a ghostwriter to do the writing for you. Don’t worry, you’re book is still your ideas, your concepts, and your thoughts. A good ghostwriter simply puts those into book form for you. Are you looking for a fiction ghostwriter to write that novel that you’ve been thinking about or struggling with for ages? Or maybe ..read more

Have you thought about writing your own book, whether it be the great American novel, a collection of poetry, a self-help book, or a non-fiction volume about a subject to help create credibility. But what does a book do for you? Especially a self-published book explaining your expertise in a field. Every entrepreneur should self-publish a book, because having a book is the new business card. If you want to stand out, you need to show your expertise. Publishing a book is not just putting your thoughts on a blog post. It’s an event. It shows your best curated thoughts and it shows customers, cl ..read more

Why would anyone want to be a ghostwriter? It seems like a strange career choice, doesn’t it? Writing books, blogs, articles, and other materials for people without getting any credit. What’s the point of writing without getting credit? I mean, why would anyone want to be a ghostwriter? It’s a Wonderful Life Well, let me tell you little bit about my story so you can judge for yourself. I’ve found that life is a series of adventures. I look at the different phases that I’ve gone through as chapters in a book. There were distinct patterns that separate the various chapters. I had a rough childho ..read more