Times, They Are A-Changin’

Evolve or Die

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Far be it from me to harp on a single issue every week. There’s a whole lot more to publishing in the 21st Century than just ebooks. But ebooks are the hot topic in publishing right now, and it’s proving an impossible subject to avoid when I settle down to write my FWJ column each week. This week saw some surprising news and predictions about the future of the ebook marketplace, and these details are far too juicy not to share and contemplate. For starters, did you hear that that the New York Times is planning to compile and publish some [Read more…]

How to Profit from a Free Service

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When I began this blog (and eventual network) it wasn’t to make a profit. It wasn’t even to provide a free service. It was to share some writing opportunities with other work at home moms. As the Freelance Writing Jobs community grew, I began to think about ways to earn money while still being able to provide a free service. Many people urged me to turn this into a paying subscription based service but I didn’t for two reasons: I knew our community could go elsewhere and find the same information on their own for free. I knew most of [Read more…]

Should You Write an Ebook?

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by Deborah Ng I’ve been meaning to write an ebook for several years now. I started a few, but never had the time to finish. Now I’m writing one I’m determined to finish, and I think the topic is a good one. For me there are several reasons to write an ebook: Extra Income – By selling my ebook at this blog and other places, I’m hoping to earn a decent passive income through my writing. Rather than look for other freelance opportunities to supplement my full time work, I’m trying to put more effort into my own projects. Further [Read more…]

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