Although self-publishing gives you unlimited opportunities, it has its drawbacks as well. The biggest challenge? You get to do it all. Yes, you can hire help, but the decisions rest with you. So do the expenses. Self-publishing in 2019: readers matter, so why will they read your novella? If you’re confused by your self-publishing options […] The post Self-Publishing And Novellas: 3 Easy Tips appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

How’s your self-publishing business progressing? We’re well into the second half of the year: the business half. The holiday season buying period begins in October. Will you be ready? Start preparing now. Now’s the time to: Create a new series (fiction or nonfiction); Think about holiday-themed books; Explore your options for holiday promotions. Hate book […] The post Self-Publishing? Novellas Boost Sales appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

At least once a week a writer asks about writing short stories, and/ or selling them. Here’s the thing. If you’d like to make money from just one short story, save yourself the trouble. A lottery ticket will give you a better return on your investment of time and energy. As far as selling your […] The post Writing Short Stories: 5 Tips You Can Use Today appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

“How do I choose my novel’s category?” A student asked recently. She’s new to writing fiction and it’s an excellent question. Choosing a genre can be a challenge, but if you avoid thinking about your novel, and where Amazon and other retailers will “shelve” your book, you’ll miss out on sales. Readers who’d love your […] The post Writing Fiction: Your Most Vital Decision appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

Bullet journaling helps you to remember stuff; it also helps you to achieve your goals. How often do you say: “I forgot…”? Perhaps you get to the end of the day and realize that although you were busy, you achieved nothing important. A typical comment from a writing student: “I’ll never keep my deadline for […] The post Get Organized, And Write To Sell: 3 Easy Bullet Journaling Tips appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

“I’ve got too many ideas!” Every writer says this sometimes. It’s a good difficulty to have. Unfortunately however, it makes it hard to focus your writing. To focus your writing, manage your ideas You know you should be writing a current project, but you’ve just had a wonderful idea. You’re writing a novel, let’s say, […] The post When You Can’t Write Because You Have Too Many Ideas appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

Developing a writing process which works for you is a challenge, so experiment. Try different strategies: adapt them to your circumstances. One of my favorite strategies, which I pass onto my students who tell me that they have no time, is batching. A writing process to lessen stress and increase your income Look on batching […] The post Get It Done: How To Double Your Writing Output, Fast appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

Do you want to become an independent writer? You may feel that it’s out of your reach… It may be. You may not be ready yet. Or perhaps you are. In honor of US Independence Day, we’ve created three special offerings this week, to help you to declare your own independence. Imagine you’re an independent […] The post Become An Independent Writer: 3 Offerings appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

Are you a self-publishing author? I’m sure you’ve heard of the many benefits when you write short stories. The publishing world changes constantly, so stay alert for new ways in which you can use your short fiction. Write short stories: be alert for opportunities I enjoy writing short stories because it’s restful while I’m writing […] The post Write Short Stories: 3 Powerful Strategies appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more

Looking for profitable writing gigs? Side hustles can be fun, as well as profitable. My favorite side hustles, copywriting and ghostwriting, are fun because I enjoy writing and playing with works. When faced with unexpected medical bills, a writing student asked me whether I could recommend in-demand side hustles for him. He’s staying with his […] The post Side Hustles: Three Great Writing Businesses To Start Today appeared first on Angela Booth's Fab Freelance Writing Blog ..read more