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A Dream Job For Travelers

If you like to travel and love to write then I may have a lead on what could be your dream job. First you need to answer a few questions: Do you relish staying at world-class resorts? Do you enjoy sharing your opinion with others? Are you willing to travel to the ends of the earth in search of the perfect hotel room… and stay there for free? If you answered “yes” to all of the aforementioned questions then you may have a shot at a one-of-a-kind dream writing assignment. Let’s face it there are not very many people who … Continue reading →

Freelance Writing: Outline of a Query Letter

Create a professional query letter by including relevant information, ways in which you can be contacted, and keeping it less than one page in length. Use the following or a similar outline. Use the Appropriate Salutation Locate the editor’s name and always address your letter to the editor. There may be different editors for different topics, so be sure you’re writing to the appropriate one. Example: Dear Ms. Smith, If you cannot ascertain the person’s gender by the name alone, look for clues in the guidelines. If the editor’s name is Pat Smith, and there is no indication if Pat … Continue reading →

Freelance Writing: Leads for Developing Clips

If you’re trying to establish yourself as a new writer, you need to develop clips. The term is an old school one, a short form of clippings. A similar term is tear sheets. Clips are simply copies of (or links to) published articles that you send an editor as examples of your writing ability. So, how can you get some clips? You might be tempted to write free of charge for publications or websites that ask you to work for nothing but “exposure.” It is unfortunate that many venues take advantage of new writers this way. They pay everyone else … Continue reading →