Are you looking for Christian writing jobs? Do you want to get paid to write for Christian markets? Writing for Christian publications is definitely possible and can be a great way to make money writing. There are hundreds of different writing niches, but writers often find that their work really shines when they can write ..read more

There's a lot of discussion online about writers' rates. What's the best way to bid a project -- by the word? By the hour? By the project? They all have their uses ..read more

Long ago, I came up with a list of ways working freelancers can grow their writing income. If you've been wondering how to make money writing—serious money, that is—this list is for you. If you're a newbie, you'll find plenty of useful suggestions here, too ..read more

Are you struggling to boost your writing speed? You're not alone. Cranking out a first draft is agony for many freelance writers. It can kill your productivity and suck the joy out of your work. But it doesn't have to be that way. I used to hate first drafts, too. I could sweat for hours over one paragraph. Hours! My writing speed was so terrible, I even quit freelance writing for a while. Don't do that, OK? When I came back to freelance writing after a long break, I had a new attitude-and a new skill set. I learned how to triple my writing speed. I'm happier, I'm a better writer, and I make ..read more

Whose responsibility is writing killer headlines anyway? In the old days of journalism, headlines may have been left up to the copy editor to determine but in this digital day and age, writers should pay as much attention as possible to coming up with hooky headlines to grab their readers’ attention. Back when I did ..read more

Want to get paid to write personal essays? Check out these 11 markets and get pitching today ..read more

You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect article pitch letter—and it landed you a freelance writing assignment! Congratulations. Here are five basic steps to take your freelance writing assignment through to successful completion. Now you’ve got to deliver the goods. What do you do next? Get specifics You received a “yes” from the editor. That means ..read more

Do you love traditional freelance journalism but struggle to earn a living? Brand journalism might be a perfect fit for you. By writing content for companies, you can put your great storytelling skills to work in a growing, lucrative market. Brands have the budgets and the motivation to pay good writers what they're worth. But how do you find brand journalism gigs? And once you do, what's the secret to carving out a niche, landing repeat business, and making more money as a freelancer? There's a few key ingredients to success in brand journalism. And once you know the basic recipe, you'll be ..read more

Have you noticed that many people online would like you to pay them to teach you how to freelance—even though they just started doing it themselves? Yes, bad freelance advice is another thing we need to watch out for in the online marketplace ..read more

Can you actually get paid to write poetry? Yes. I've written poetry for a long list of publications, and ultimately published a book of poetry. It's not the only way I make a living writing, but submitting poems for money is certainly one of my income streams ..read more