What is Freelance Writing?
Freelance writing is what freelance writers do... but what exactly is that? A freelance writer is a person who pursues a career as a writer without a long-term commitment to any…
What are Writers’ Guidelines?
Writers guidelines are a set of guidelines put together by a publisher or other organization that specify their requirements for material from writers. A good set of writers' guidelines will…
Sports Writing – Become a Sports Writer
Sports writing is always in demand.
Right now, in cities and towns everywhere, people are reading about sports. They are checking scores. They are reviewing player selections for the coming match.
If you would like to be a sports writer there are certain to be some opportunities in your region.
Sports writing is hard work. It’s not all about rubbing shoulders with Tiger Woods (!) or your favorite sports stars although you may get to interview some of them. The reality of sports writing is that you will often be working extremely hard to meet tight deadlines. And the pay, for starting sports writers anyway, is not something to get too excited about.
Nevertheless it can be an effective way to build your resume. You may get to meet some famous stars and your friends will be envious of your seat in the press box.
The main types of sports writing are event coverage, human interest stories, interviews, and columns. (more…)
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 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. (more…)