Writing & Publishing

Are you a poet who wants to be published? Have you entered a writing competition and had your poem included in an anthology? Some of these contests are scams. Here are some tips to avoid being conned.

Here I share some of my experiences as a ghostwriter. It is an interesting choice to make in regard to writing careers and definitely not for everyone, however, if you are hired by the right clients it can prove lucrative.

Read here about my experience submitting poetry to Blue Mountain Arts and the end results:

Should you self publish your book on both Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and IngramSpark? I compare the two self publishing platforms, as well as explain why to pick and stick with one or the other.

Helpful tips for those who get discouraged because their hubs don't obtain a lot of views.

The truth about online freelance writing from a writer's perspective. Can everyone become a writer and what does it take to make money from nothing.

Below are some tips on how you can improve on your copywriting and make it more effective.

I've discovered many unresolved issues with InfoBarrel while researching the site. I explain the reasons why I feel it will eventually fail.

Advice from an experienced Hub Pages author with more than five million page views that will help other writers to increase the number of people who read their articles.

The best way to get published is to get noticed. Many places will not accept a draft without a query letter, and knowing how to write a good query will get you noticed.

Sounds like a self published author’s dream! A book with very few words that can make money? I’m in. These would be called low content books. But what are they and what’s in them? And how can authors use this strategy to make money?

I'll show you how to make your articles look more professional with these 20 strategies. The ideas I share here will also help you get into HubPages' niche sites.

It’s sounds like a good idea to promote sales of your self published books during the holidays, right? In theory, it is. But just because it's the biggest gift buying season of the year, doesn't mean it's the best sales season for your book. Discover tips for holiday book promotions.

These days, many authors and independent publishers are turning to self publishing platforms to get their books to market. Learn what these platforms provide, as well as pros and cons.

For a beginner, content mills can do a lot for developing skills as a writer and as a professional freelancer. Here are several reasons to consider using them.

Here is why the business models used by many writing sites lead to failure. I offer my opinion based on my background as a systems analyst.