Take a look at this YouTube! video that horror writer David Wellington put together for his book “13 Bullets.” The concept, as you can see, is pretty straightforward — a guy walks into a studio to turn into a vampire. The promotion for the book is pretty short, and the tagline is catchy, “Vampires that […]
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For Freelancers, By a Freelancer
10 Ways Writers can use Blogging for Marketing
Just yesterday, I posted an article about whether or not blogging affects a writer’s ability to write. I’d like to go into a little more detail, and cover my ten ways writers and freelancers can use blogging for marketing their work, building careers, and enhancing their professional “brand” personality. You may (or may not) agree […]
Keep On Top of Jobs, News and Buzz with Google Alerts
As writers and freelancers, it’s imperative that we stay “in-the-know.” Depending upon what aspect of the industry we’re working in, we need to stay informed of job opportunities, book promotions, conventions and (of course) what others might be saying about our work. About two months ago, I started using a neat little trick that I […]
An Easy Way to Estimate How Many Words You Can Write
One of the questions that a lot of new freelancers ask me is, “How do I figure out how many words I can write?” Several freelancing contracts will address the concept of “word count,” because it’s easier to pay rates by the word than by the project. From a business standpoint, you might often hear […]
Gary Gygax, the Passing of a Legend
If you haven’t heard by now, Gary Gygax passed away. Gygax’s obituary gives a brief overview of his career in the gaming industry. The father of GenCon, of modern gaming, of the industry I’ve been working with, his passing does not go quietly into the night. A host of gaming sites and communities offered online […]