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Kids Write – Tips for Parents and Teachers

by freelance writer Marlene Hibbard Children begin with oral learning for the first few years of life. That’s easier, with the support of intonation, body language and objects to point to. Kids write most of their lives. Writing necessitates being more concise, knowing grammar, spelling and so much more. Adult

Freelance Writing Work: The Possibilities

by Karen Cioffi As most writers know, there usually isn’t much money in being an author; the money, if you can get a successful freelance writing business going, is in freelance writing work and ghostwriting. There are so many different freelance writing and ghostwriting jobs you can do. But, to

Writing a Memoir: 5 Rules

by freelance writer, children’s author, and Working Writer’s Club member Karen Cioffi Writing a memoir is different things to different people. Some people are looking for closure, or a cathartic release from a traumatic event in their lives, others simply want to share their experiences with readers. Whatever the reason

Stay-at-Home-Moms: Why Writing for Children Might Be Your Perfect Part-Time Career!

by Suzanne Lieurance If you’re a stay-at-home mom with small children, writing for kids can be the perfect part-time job for you. Here’s why: 1) You’re in contact with kids 24/7, so you know what kids think about and how they talk. This can be very helpful when trying to

Where Do Those Mystery Writers Get Their Ideas?

by mystery author and Working Writer’s Club member Billie A. Williams Sometimes, it’s as simple as a child’s nursery rhyme. No, seriously—case in point, actually two cases, Janet Evanovich – “One for the Money” The first in her numbered Series is one. Remember the nursery rhyme One for the Money?

Writing about Topics for Which You Lack Passion or Interest

WWC member, Doreen Pendgracs, has a writer’s blog with tips for freelance writers and authors. This week’s post called the “Reluctant Writer” features guest blogger, Margaret Anne Fehr and offers tips on how to motivate yourself when writing about topics for which you lack passion or interest. Take a look

Writers Workshops

How to Create a Webinar

Would you like to create your own webinars to build your business? Then find out how in this week’s teleclass/writer’s workshop. The topic for this class will be: Topic: How to Conduct a Webinar Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 7:00 p.m. CST Presenter: Karen Cioffi Cost: Free for Working Writer’s

For Children’s Writers – Writing for Magazines

Every month we add a new audio for children’s writers to our Children’s Writers – Members page. Our new audio for January 2012 is called Writing for Magazines: Submit to a Targeted Market. If you’re a member of the Working Writer’s Club, log into the site and go

Writing Biographies for Children

Are you a children’s writer or would like to become a children’s writer? If so, then you’ll love our monthly recorded podcasts created specifically about children’s writing or the business of writing for children. As a club member, all you have to do to access these monthly recordings is log