The 10 Components of a Writer's Business Plan
by Beth Mende Conny
Like it or not, freelance writers are self-employed business people, and in order to succeed, you will need a businessplan.

How to Outgrow 'Write What You Know'
by Jenna Glatzer
Almost every writing manual and 'how-to' advises writers to 'write what you know'. Jenna looks at ways to outgrow this syndrome.

Become a Columnist: 10 Key Steps
by Beth Mende Conny
Columns are a great way to share information and ideas, promote your business and philosophy, and have some fun in the process. But that's just part of their appeal. They also help you develop your "voice" and writing muscle, so you can move more confidently toward equally ambitious projects, be they articles or books.

Write Your Non-Fiction Book: No More Excuses
by Debra Koontz Traverso
Now there really is no excuse not to write! Debra dispels every reason to procrasinate in this article

10 Key Ingredients for Successful Self-help and How-to Books
by Sharon Good
People are always looking for ways to enrich their lives and improve their skills. That keeps self-help and how-to books in demand. This article looks at how you can create successful self-help books.

What Publishers Want to See Most in a Book Proposal
by Priscilla Y. Huff
Non-Fiction writers can often sell their books before theyve even written them. Here's a look at book proposals that can help you to catch an editor's attention

Building a Professional Writing Portfolio
by Lee Masterson
Here's how to create a portfolio of professional writing credits - the easy way.

Break in With Fillers: The Best Market for New Writers (this link will take you to Freelance Factor)
by Shelley Wake
Break into Freelance Writing by writing and selling fillers. A great way to build a portfolio of published clips quickly!

10 Hot Tips for Conducting A Winning Interview
by Beth Mende Conny
Interviewing a subject can be a daunting task. Here are some tips to make sure your interview is a winner!

The Language of Freelance Marketing
by Mridu Khullar
Do you know which rights are yours? Do you know what editors want to see when submitting? Mridu offers a checklist of important things to keep in mind when submitting your writing.