Example of a Successful Query Letter to Reader’s Digest
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
Here’s the query letter that landed me my first article in Reader’s Digest – it’s a sample of a successful query letter that you can use to win your own writing assignments. In The Renegade Writer’s Query Letters That Rock: The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Selling More Work Faster , Diana Burrell and  Linda Formichelli share their advice on pitching the perfect… Read More »Example of a Successful Query Letter to Reader’s Digest The post Example of a Successful Query Letter to Reader’s Digest appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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The Freelance Writing Books That Helped Me Get Published
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
What are the best freelance writing books? Ones that teach you how to get paid to write for magazines, of course! This list of the best freelance writing books includes a brief description, and can help both experienced and new magazine writers haul their careers up a notch. These books about freelancing aren’t “one-time reads” — they’re solid… Read More »The Freelance Writing Books That Helped Me Get Published The post The Freelance Writing Books That Helped Me Get Published appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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How I Make Money With My “She Blossoms” Blogs
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
My income as a full-time blogger has fluctuated over the 17 years I’ve been blogging, but it’s always supported me. Some years I earn over $100,000, but mostly I average about $60,000 per year. Here’s how I make money with my relationship blogs. I’ve been blogging since 2008, and started making money blogging right away.… Read More »How I Make Money With My “She Blossoms” Blogs The post How I Make Money With My “She Blossoms” Blogs appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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73 Writing Quips & Tips From Successful Published Authors
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
Here are dozens of writing quips and tips from famous novelists, authors, and editors. I’ve been collecting writing quips for most of my life; they all inspire me in different ways. “In the end, writing skills are mostly absorbed, not learned. Like learning to speak as a native speaker, learning to write well is not just… Read More »73 Writing Quips & Tips From Successful Published Authors The post 73 Writing Quips & Tips From Successful Published Authors appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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10 Quick Creative Writing Tips
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
These ten fast tips for creative writing are effective and easy. The more creative you are, the more inspired you’ll feel, the more ideas you’ll generate, and the more productive you’ll be! It’s an upward spiral that may require a little extra effort at first – but creativity is a habit for successful writers. We… Read More »10 Quick Creative Writing Tips The post 10 Quick Creative Writing Tips appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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Bestselling Author Bob Mayer’s Writing Tips for Novelists
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
Novel writing tips from bestselling author Bob Mayer’s talk at the Surrey International Writers’ Conference in British Columbia. His advice ranged from outlining a book to creating narrative structure. Are you struggling to outline and write your novel? You’re not alone! “Completing any writing project, particularly a novel, is a daunting prospect,” says Mayer. “Many… Read More »Bestselling Author Bob Mayer’s Writing Tips for Novelists The post Bestselling Author Bob Mayer’s Writing Tips for Novelists appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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4 Emails a Writer Should Never Send to an Editor
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
These embarrassing emails that writers accidentally emailed editors aren’t just funny, they’ll increase your chances of getting published. After the email bloopers I included tips for emailing pitches to magazine editors. Have you ever hit “Send” on an email to a publishing professional, only to spot a cringe-worthy error just as it launched into cyberspace?… Read More »4 Emails a Writer Should Never Send to an Editor The post 4 Emails a Writer Should Never Send to an Editor appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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The First Step to Gaining Confidence as a New Freelance Writer
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
Confident freelance writers start by writing bad articles and getting rejected. All writers—even published authors—struggle with doubt. Why? Because not every idea, book, magazine article or blog post is a good one. My tips for gaining confidence as a new freelancer is inspired by a reader who asked the following question:  “I have often thought… Read More »The First Step to Gaining Confidence as a New Freelance Writer The post The First Step to Gaining Confidence as a New Freelance Writer appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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Sample of a Professional Writer’s Resume (Author CV)
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
This sample writer’s resume (or author CV for published writers) is an example of how to highlight writing and other professional experience during a job search. If you’re searching for writing jobs or looking for supplementary ways to support yourself as a working writer, you’ll find my resume tips helpful.  The post Sample of a Professional Writer’s Resume (Author CV) appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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How to Write Confession Stories for Magazines Such as “True Story”
Writing Blossoms by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
by Laurie
7M ago
What is the “confession formula” that writers need to know? How are confession stories different, and what do readers (and editors) want? Here are four steps to writing confessional articles to magazines such as True Story. This morning I wrote True Confessions: 10 Worst Relationship Regrets and Mistakes. A couple hours later I read a… Read More »How to Write Confession Stories for Magazines Such as “True Story” The post How to Write Confession Stories for Magazines Such as “True Story” appeared first on Writing Blossoms ..read more
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