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Earning Money by Writing Starts Right Here

Earn More. The longest and most popular list. You can pick up secrets that will increase the return you get from your writing no matter where you write.

5 Essential Ways a Writer Can Become a Superstar

Everyone promises you instant fame, but real "superstardom" in this business is usually about being read, respected, and paid. It isn't magic, and it isn't luck. I break down the 5 actual non-negotiables that separate hobbyists from the pros—and none of them involve dancing on TikTok.

The Agony and the Ecstasy: Or How I Stopped Torturing Myself and Actually Finished a Draft

We writers love to suffer for our art, don't we? We wear writer's block like a badge of honor. But you can finish a manuscript without making yourself (and your family) miserable. Here's how I quit the drama, stopped self-sabotage, and started typing "The End."

No Writer Is an Island — Increase Your Visibility to Make Money Writing

Writing is a solitary act, but a writing career requires people. You simply cannot make money if you are determined to hide in your cave until the masterpiece is perfect. This is a guide on how to get visible and build the right relationships.

Canonical Links 101: Your Easy Secret Weapon for Effective Cross-Posting

This sounds like technical broccoli you don't want to eat, but it's the secret sauce to publishing your work in multiple places safely. If you want to post on Medium and Substack without Google punishing you for it, you need to understand this concept. I explain it in plain English so you can set it and forget it.

From Hometown Stories to Paychecks: Finding Freelance Writing Gigs Near You

You don't need a New York agent or a viral blog post to start cashing checks. There is money sitting right in your backyard if you know where to look. I walk you through how to find local, overlooked paying gigs that most aspiring writers are too busy dreaming big to notice.

Writing Strategies

I’ve been a professional writer for over 50 years, so I learned a LOT from some kickass (literally) editors. Happy to share to help you grow your audience.

Hammer Your Readers into Hostility or Light Their Way

You can bludgeon your reader with your opinion until they submit, or you can hold up a lantern and let them find the path themselves. One method makes enemies; the other makes loyal fans. Explore why aggression in writing can backfire.

Dealing with Criticism: How to Grow as a Calm, Satisfied Human

We say we want "honest feedback"—until we get it. Then it can feel like a personal attack. This isn't about thick skin; it’s about separating your soul from your syntax so you can use that criticism to get better, not bitter.

George Orwell Advised Us to Stop Writing Gibberish

Orwell wrote way more than creepy futuristic novels. If you find yourself using ten-dollar words when a ten-cent one will do, you need to revisit his writing rules. Read how to strip away the fluff and write with the kind of clarity that actually scares people.

Do You Have Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? Not Fatal, but No Cure

The fear of long words—ironically, expressed with a very long word itself. Sometimes raiding the thesaurus to sound "smart," is fun and intriguing for your readers. Make some time to explore cool words.

Unveiling the Power of Writing: Entice Readers With and Without Hysteria

We live in the age of the screaming headline and the clickbait panic. But sometimes setting your hair on fire to get attention is a great writing technique, and sometimes it isn't. Here is how to create genuine intrigue and "must-read" energy by using the right tone when you're making a point.

Marketing

The biggest lie in the creator world is that you have to choose between your art and your audience. They say to sell your work, you must morph into a literary used car salesman, complete with polyester smile and aggressive handshake. I'm not playing that game. I'll show you how to market and promote without selling your soul.