Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! My latest article on MediaBistro.com just went live, so some of you may be reading The Urban Muse for the first time. Thanks for reading!
Here is an overview of some of my favorite posts:
Five Places to Find Ideas for Articles
Five Ways to Promote Your Blog
Five MORE Ways to Promote Your Blog
Six Ways to Find Writing Markets
Six Ways to Network Between Projects
Ten Things to Do Before You Quit Your Day Job
If you like what you read, then please add me to your feed so you can stay up to date on new posts.
That was a great idea for an article. How to diversify when the market is tight. You created an opportunity to write about how hard it is to find writing opportunities. Great job.
@Patricia: thanks for the complement! It was a great way for me to research other options. I’m actually taking a proofreading class right now, but I’ve been too busy to pursue that as a money-making pursuit!
Even though I’ve been reading your blog for a while, it was nice to revisit some of your favorite posts. In “Six Ways to Network Between Projects,” you mention getting testimonials from editors. Do you have any suggestions on how to approach your editor with this request? I’m building my web page right now and wondered how you handled it. Thanks!
@Kristen: Just ask! When an editor emails you saying “I really appreciate you doing a thorough reporting job” or “if only all my writers were this organized,” that’s a great time to ask. I had a client say “I only wish we could afford to pay you more,” and that’s what I pounced, asking her for a recommendation. It should be editors you have a relationship with, rather than those who’ve assigned you one or two articles. Most will be happy to do it.
@Susan: Same “Kristen” here … I just changed my display name. Anyway, thanks for the tips! That’s a good way to go about it. If they’re giving you a compliment, see if you can get it in writing!
Hey Susan,
Congrats on the MB article!
Just dropping by to say hi.
Denene
@Denene: thanks for stopping by! Hope you’re doing. Is that a new website? Looks fantastic!
Hi Susan. I am very lucky to have found your blog. Hope to learn a lot from you.
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Welcome, Teresa! Hope you find is useful.