Writing is a career where you traditionally get paid only for your time. Even if you bill by the project, it’s still based on an hourly rate that, if you’re experienced (or lucky), you’ve bid correctly. But there are ways for writers to increase profits without extending your schedule to a 20-hour work day or making every vacation a working vacation. Here are three of them: Read the rest of this entry

If you’ve been writing for a while, you likely have a pretty good stash of published articles, rejected articles, posts from article directories, blogs and forums, and a number of folders of unused research material gathering dust. Repurpose your content to make quick and completely new submissions—and potential profits. Here are 3 ways to repurpose content: Read the rest of this entry

Unless you sell products or receive substantial royalties on book deals, writers are paid only for their time to research, write, and think for their clients. Developing efficient and productive habits will pave the way for additional profits. Remember—you are running a business. Focus on efficiency and productivity to attract money, not tasks that eat up precious time. Here are five ways to increase your productivity for bigger writing profits: Read the rest of this entry

What do many of the high demand writers have in common? They specialize. Perhaps they know a subject inside and out, like gardening, health and fitness, or investing. Or maybe they specialize in a format like direct mail, annual reports, press kits or multimedia presentations. Regardless of whether or not you CAN write anything for anyone, you will attract more clients and higher fees if you pick a niche and become a specialist—or expert—in it. Why? Read the rest of this entry

It never hurts to pump up your credibility as an expert on your topic. It’s even better when you can promote your book at the same time. How? Build articles around book excerpts. Send them to appropriate publications and be sure to get them published online in the article directories. In the resource box, include a link to your website or blog (you do have one, don’t you?) that includes a link for people to purchase the book.