When you’re just starting out as a freelance writer, you may be eager to accept every assignment that comes your way. That may not be such a bad approach, since it can lead to a variety of opportunities. However, you should know some basic facts before accepting any assignments. Pinning down the details of a […]
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Evocative imagery and keen insights may impress, but they are merely the icing on a well-written review. Its substance comes from understanding who will be reading your review and why. Generally, your readers are looking to you to help them make a decision. They want to know whether it’s worthwhile to read a book, go
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A.A. Milne was onto something when he gave Winnie the Pooh his “thotful spot.” A quiet place to think, think, think. But you don’t have to visit the Hundred Acre Woods to find your best ideas. You may not even need a quiet place. For writers, thinking places are personal finds. They may be indoors
