Holiday Gifts for Freelance Writers: 10 Book Recommendations for the Writers in Your Life

Eats, Shoots & Leaves

Every year I put out a call for recommendations for gifts for freelance writers and every year a flurry of representatives send me recommendations for gifts having nothing to do with writers or writing at all. So this year, I’m taking matters into my own hands by recommending my favorite books for writers. Mind you, not every book here is a book about writing, but all of them benefit freelance writers. Full disclosure: A couple of the books on this list were sent to me to review, and I give my honest review here. However, most of the books on [Read more…]

The Stars Come Out for the Copywriting Success Summit

Ok. You know me. I don’t spam. I don’t sell. I don’t do a heck of a lot of product reviews here. I don’t even pimp my ebook much. The reason for this is because there aren’t enough products or services I believe in enough to dedicate a whole blog post. Sure, I’ll put banners in the side bar for a more subtle approach, but in your face selling isn’t my style. I like to think that’s the reason you like us here so much. I have a sales pitch for you today, one that will lead to an affiliate [Read more…]

Don’t Miss FWJ Radio This Morning at 11:00

Update: If you missed today’s show, here’s the player: It’s Tuesday morning and you know what that means! FWJ Radio. Tune in at 11:00 a.m. EDT and listen in as we discuss rates with Peter Bowerman author of “The Well Fed Writer.”  We will also open the phone for questions plius you can ask questions and discuss the issues in the chat room. Be there or be…somewhere else. As always, the podcast will be available on demand for streaming or downloading so if you can’t make the party you can listen in afterwards.

FWJ Radio Welcomes Peter Bowerman

If you enjoyed this week’s installment of FWJ Radio, you’re sure to enjoy next week when Jodee and I welcome Peter Bowerman author of the bestselling “Well Fed Writer” and “Well Fed Writer: Back for Seconds”. Peter will be on hand to discuss the upcoming Copywriting Success Summit, a not-to-be-missed event for anyone wishing to take his writing career to the next level. Since many of the FWJ Community Members have expressed confusion or concern over how to set rates, Peter has also agreed to take part in a discusion regarding setting proper rates for your freelance writing projects. We [Read more…]

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