November 8, 2016
5 Ways to Project a Successful Image to Clients
—“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
No matter what genre you write, clients are crucial to your business growth and your bottom line as a freelance professional. And like it or not, “Perception is reality” for them. Given that many of us engage with clients across the globe online, (as opposed to meeting them in a physical conference room), the old days of…
October 10, 2016
12 Finalists Named in CWA’s 2016 Book Awards
Twelve books by Chicagoland authors have been named as finalists in the Chicago Writers Association’s 2016 Book of the Year Awards. Submissions were open to books published between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016, and authored by CWA members and non-members residing in the Chicagoland area. The awards are…
October 4, 2016
October Marks National Arts & Humanities Month
October is National Arts and Humanities Month. A time devoted to increasing awareness and cultivating appreciation for our country's culture and rich creative communities. The month long celebration focuses on the following four objectives:
FOCUSING on the arts at local, state, and national levels;
ENCOURAGING individuals and organizations…
September 7, 2016
The Successful Writer’s Starter Kit
“It ain’t easy being green,” laments Kermit the Frog. And “green” writers often find their newbie status equally distressing. After all, no one can argue that it can be a bit of a buzz kill.
Think about it. Often new and aspiring writers must contend with a lack…
August 10, 2016
2016-2017 Speakers Bureau
The Chicago Writers Association unveiled its 2016-2017 Speakers Bureau today, featuring a total of 75 programs from 43 local presenters. This year's menu includes 27 new programs touching on everything from pop culture and writing to Chicago history. The menu is distributed to more than 200 libraries and other…
August 6, 2016
Weekend Round-up
For your edification and enjoyment!
I DON’T WANT A PLATFORM!
http://www.inpursuitofloud.com/2016/05/the-best-advice-boss-ever-gave-me.html
10 FREE INTERNET MARKETING TOOLS
http://www.freelancewriteronline.com/10-free-internet-marketing-tools/
HOW TO BECOME A FREELANCE SPEECH WRITER
http://inkwelleditorial.com/become-freelance-speechwriter
ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE THE LEAP FROM 7 SUCCESSFUL FREELANCERS
http://inkwelleditorial.com/how-to-freelance-advice-from-7-successful-freelancers
DETERMINE YOUR FREELANCE RATES
…June 5, 2016
Summer Reads for Your Enjoyment
“Summer time and the living is easy.”
And there’s no better way to relieve stress, mellow out, and escape, than through the pages of a good book.
Reading is a great form of recreation for writers, in that it helps to fire the imagination, helps us understand the…
June 2, 2016
CWA announces call for 2016-2017 Speakers Bureau
Since its launch in 2009, the CWA Speakers Bureau continues its run as one of the literary organization’s marquee offerings. Speakers have reported steady success in securing event bookings, earning money, and selling books, while event programmers have called the CWA Speakers Bureau Menu an invaluable resource. In August, the…
May 17, 2016
Motivational Quotes to Inspire & Enlighten
We're two weeks away from the mid-year. And some of us are still stuck trying to achieve those resolutions we aspired to back in January. True? And with summer months soon to follow, let's be realistic: our thoughts "migrate" to warm weather, beach activities, backyard barbeques and vacation…
April 27, 2016
Have You Had Your “Coffee” Today?
Coffeehouse for Writers Re-opens its Doors!
Would you like to start a Blog? Finish a novel? Increase your social media savvy, or your bottom line? You'll find needed courses and resources at the Coffeehouse for Writers! Since 1999, Coffeehouseforwriters.com has provided quality, affordable, online classes for writers of all…
