So you want to write a novel — now what? Well, unless you plan to pull 100,000-plus words from where the sun don’t shine, you’re going to want to do a bit of plotting before you begin. It’s ultimately up to you to decide how to plot your novel, but I’ve picked out five methods you can use to find success as a writer — whatever that means to you.
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When I first began to look for writing jobs, it seemed like every potential employer wanted pitches for evergreen articles as part of the application package. I grew discouraged, because I didn’t know how to write evergreen content. Really, I wasn’t even sure where to begin. Continue reading
Plenty of people want to find writing jobs. Some want to be Actual Writers who make a living off of their poetry, fiction, essays, journalism, etc. Others simply have a niche: a profession, talent, or hobby they can talk about for money. Both categories have their pros and cons, and both can find writing jobs.
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Despite the pervasive rumor that our dependence on the Internet is killing the English language, in today’s economy, everyone needs to be able to write well. If you’re a job-seeker, you absolutely must develop your writing skills if you expect to succeed. Employers and savvy potential employees realize that email, text messages, social media posts, and professional apps – such as Slack, Google Docs, and Trello – all use written language in order to communicate, and having more competent writers on a team means having fewer mix-ups down the line.
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How do you start a blog? I’ve been asked this question at least five times in the last six weeks. I say that not with self-importance but with shock. Why would anyone ask me how to blog? I’m certainly not the most successful blogger out there. In fact, I feel as if I google “how to blog” every other day. No lie. Continue reading