Let’s face it. We’re all concerned with money matters, or we should be. Even if you are a fiction writer creating the next Great American Novel, you need to consider your finances in this tough economy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not the type to think doom and gloom. My true feeling is that the economy is getting better, but taking charge of your finances isn’t about surviving, it’s about empowering yourself as a writer… MORE >>

As a writer, money management should be on your short list today, so that you’re not starving tomorrow. Allena Tapia pinpoints five fatal money mistakes writers make and shows us how to avoid them. Being smart about your money today will underscore tomorrow’s successes…MORE >>

There was a time when a steady job at a reputable company provided health insurance, vacation, sick days, a retirement plan, and maybe even life insurance. These days, however, having a job doesn’t guarantee insurance. While many freelancers choose self-employment with its inherent risks, many have only recently been pushed into it. So what’s a self-employed individual to do? Rachel Olivier tackles this tough question and provides solutions for… MORE >>

With the death of print publications, comes the birth of online journalism. It’s quite a lucrative market and chock-full of opportunities, but for those new to the platform, it can be a little overwhelming. Angela Mackintosh breaks down the key components you must understand to create a successful blog. The article shows you how to start a blog, how to write catchy content, how to optimize your blog for the web, drive traffic, and make money by… MORE >>

What are you doing to adjust to these tough economic times? It's a question Marcia Peterson asked working writers around the country, and they were eager to assist fellow scribes with their best suggestions. As it turns out, there are plenty of ways to make money, save money, and make a living as a writer, right now, despite the economy… MORE >>

For most writers, as soon as a check comes in, the money is on its way back out again. With the notoriously variable income that goes along with writing, it can seem impossible to put away money for retirement. It's not that writers don't want to eventually retire, but without an employer taking care of all the paperwork, planning for retirement isn't easy. It isn't impossible, though: while writers must take responsibility for their own retirement, there are tools and resources to help. Thursday Bram shows us how… MORE >>

Imagine yourself traveling to far-off countries, walking through landmarks you’ve only read about in history books, and seeing sights that previously had only existed in your imagination. Now, imagine getting paid for it. That’s exactly what Gina Greenlee, author of Postcards and Pearls did. Here, Gina talks to Amy Robertson about some of the ups and downs of travel writing, but, more importantly, she shares how she summoned the courage to achieve the life she’d always dreamt of, how you can do that, and more… MORE >>

Markets, markets, markets. Find out more about WOW!’s brand of writer’s markets and how joining the club can help you jumpstart your freelance writing career… MORE >>