How to be a Freelance Writer
byYears ago I decided that being a freelance writer was the perfect job for me. I didn’t have to be tied down. I could…
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Writing Mum: Alice Griffin – Tales from a Travelling Mum
byYour Name and Age: Alice Griffin – 33 Tell us about your family: I am married to Scott – 36. We have one daughter, Isabella,…
Inspired to Write?
byIf you’ve been inspired to write for a living by the features in this blog, you might be interested in two one-day workshops in…
Writing for a Living: Should You Self Publish?
byI hope you’ve been enjoying the series of HotHive tips about writing and publishing. Tip 6. is about ‘Going it alone – self-publishing’. Nowadays, it is…
Writing for a Living: Hot Hive Tips: Tip 5 Choosing your publisher
byFifty years ago, there was really only one way to publish a book and that was through the traditional publishing house. During the 1950s…
Writing for a Living: HotHive tips – Helping you write, publish and market your book
byTip 4. Reviewing your first draft After several hours, weeks, even months of writing, you’ve finally got your first draft together. So what’s next?…
Writing for a Living: It’s a Creative Boom
byIf you’re looking for creative ideas and inspiration, check out Creative Boom. The brainchild of Katy Cowan, founder and director of Staffordshire PR firm Boomerang…
Writing for a Living: 10 Steps To Help You Succeed From Joanne Mallon
by1. Be aware that even very experienced writers are finding it tough right now. If you’re not passionate about it, there are easier ways…
Writing for a Living:Natalie of Bambino Goodies and Self Employed Mum
byI became self-employed when my first daughter Saria, now almost 26 months was just eight months old. I’ve been a blogger for over five…
Writing for a Living: HotHive tips – Helping you write, publish and market your book
byTip 3. Starting to write your book So now you have your schedule and you have created your book structure. This is where the…