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Do Authors Need Agents to Sell Their Work in the World of Film & Television?
/ 2026-09-12
The short answer to the title question is, “No.” The longer answer is, “No, but it would be extremely difficult to do so without one.” Agents exist for several reasons. Below, let’s outline: 1) what benefit an agent brings; 2) a few different agent scenarios to consider; 3) what lit... Read More
Introducing Your LinkedIn Audience to Your Other Writing Self
/ 2026-09-04
Say you’ve spent a decade producing whitepapers on fintech trends and case studies about enterprise software. Now you want to tell your LinkedIn audience you’ve signed with a small press for a dragon fantasy trilogy. Will they think less of you or stop giving you work? Corporate clients know me... Read More
Seven Habits of Salespeople That Can Work for Writers, Too
/ 2026-08-28
Many writers are uncomfortable discussing money or selling their work. But, like it or not, we are salespeople. Writers pitch for work, trawl for new clients, network, and negotiate. Over my career, I’ve spent a lot of time with salespeople. They’re energetic, resilient and resourceful, and many of their ideas... Read More
End Procrastination, Start Learning
/ 2026-08-21
Do you need to make a living as a writer and earn an income but suffer with regular writing procrastination? I've a few resources you can try that have been game-changers for me. During six weeks of using them, I've written two short stories (a genre I'd never tried before),... Read More
16 Jobs for the Summer Slow Times
/ 2026-08-14
When summer rolls around, commercial writing work often dries up. Don’t panic – use the quieter months to tidy up the backend of your operation in time for the autumn rush. Here’s a handy checklist. 1. Overhaul your website and CV Check that all your latest publications, client names, and... Read More
Proving Your Writing is Not AI
/ 2026-08-14
I follow the newsletter and website Plagiarism Today, a long time, tried and true resource on plagiarism, and most recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the writing world. Recently they ran a post on How to Prove That Your Writing is Not AI, and it is most excellent. The tools are wonderful.... Read More
The Surgeon’s Scalpel: Cutting Fluff to Maximize Your Freelance Income
/ 2026-08-03
I am an abdominal surgeon. My days are dictated by operating room schedules, emergency consults, and ward rounds. When people learn I also maintain a steady income as a freelance writer—adding a consistent stream of paid invoices to my bank account every month—they always ask: Where do you find the... Read More
Writing About Yourself
/ 2026-08-03
Many writers want to write about themselves. "I experienced (fill in the blank) and I believe the world needs to learn from my experience." The problem is, unless you can write it like a novel, or write it cinematically, it's just words on a page. Converting real emotion into words... Read More
What Writers Can Learn from the Predictable Revenue Playbook
/ 2026-08-03
So you land an exciting new writing commission or a contract that will cover all your bills for a couple of months. You put your head down and get on with delivering the goods. Six weeks later, however, you come up for air and realise you’ve got nothing else in... Read More
Niche Down to Profit: Turning Eclectic Hobbies into Predictable Income
/ 2026-07-24
I am an abdominal surgeon based in Italy. I am also a self-taught developer. Yet, despite my demanding primary career, I maintain a steady, predictable stream of freelance writing income. How? Not by pitching major consumer magazines, but by turning my hyper-specific, off-the-clock hobbies into recurring assignments in niche markets.... Read More
