New Year’s Resolutions: 6 Ways To Stick With Writing Goals

December 29, 2011

Hiya Sparklings! This is the last time you’ll hear from me in 2011, and by now you should know I’m just cliche practical enough to do a post about New Year’s resolutions. Only, I’m not going to TELL you what your resolutions should be or give you examples of New Year’s resolutions for writers. There [...]

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Top 10 WritingSpark.com Posts Of 2011

December 22, 2011

Oh, come on! You HAD to know you were getting a “Top Posts of 2011″ post! 10. Free Tools For Freelance Writers: Creating An Online Presence: Tips on creating a blog, building a website, and even getting your work out there with neither of those things. 9. When Fiction Meets Nonfiction: Wise Words From Albus [...]

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Ask Alicia: How Can Freelancers Stay Productive During Slow Times?

December 20, 2011

QUESTION: Alicia, January will make three years since I started freelance writing. During the holiday season of the first year, things got pretty slow, but I just thought I was going through a “famine.” When it happened again the second year, I grew suspicious, and now that it’s happening again, I’m pretty sure I’m seeing [...]

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Freelancers: 8 Ways To Prevent An Epic Productivity Disaster

December 15, 2011

Last Monday, my electric company called to let me know that depending on my exact location, I may or may not be without power the next day (Tuesday) and if I am, it will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May or may not?! Right in the middle of the work day?! Like, TOMORROW?! [...]

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Holiday Giveaway: Win A Vintage Typewriter Key Bookmark!

December 13, 2011

UPDATE: Friday, December 23, 2011: The giveaway winner was randomly drawn Tuesday night and has been notified. Give a big congratulations to Grace, and be sure to visit her fantastic site, Subplots by Grace at www.gracepete.com! UPDATE: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:59: The giveaway is over and comments have been closed. Check back later [...]

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Gift Buying Guide: 25 Gift Ideas For Writers

December 6, 2011

Oh, holiday season, how I love thee. Except for a few things coming by mail – and whatever little trinkets catch my fancy between now and Christmas (you know – for those relatives it’s just aggravatingly difficult to shop for – I am almost finished. Woohoo! It’s going to be an excellent feeling. If you’re [...]

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