by Will Viharo

​Writing seems to be something anyone can do. Or rather, most people think they can do. At least judging by all the self-published books out there.
 
Oh wait, you don’t have any books out there yet? Or you have no plans for another one? And you’re going around telling people you’re “a writer?”
 
Actors act. Painters paint. Dancers dance. And writers write. Otherwise, you’re just another dreamer, not a doer.

by Will Viharo

​Trying something new can be a re-invigorating experience for most normal people. And for many writers, too.
 
Even if you’re playing it safe by sticking to tried-and-true material with a proven formula in a lucrative genre, stretching beyond the perimeters of your preferences can yield dividends in terms of both art and commerce.
 
Sometimes this means traveling to remote regions of both your inner self and your outer world.
 

by Mary C Long

​For nonprofits, persuading the masses to donate is a matter of survival. To fund their work continually, they must be able to reach the people who care most about what they're doing — and make sure those people can find them, too. 

by Lisa Michaels, Guest Contributor

Content marketing depends on the consistent creation and publication of quality content. The strategic approach to marketing requires writers to have good language skills, so they can communicate messages and ideas clearly. They also need other skills to make their content attractive, valuable and relevant to users.

by Will Viharo

​Most writers are solitary by nature, which is one reason they love their job. Or maybe it’s the one aspect that they don’t like, since they lonesome. Naturally, this varies per individual.
 
In either case, authors need to decide whether combining efforts with another author is worth their while, both artistically and financially.
 
It’s a partnership that can pay off in rewarding dividends, if you properly vet your “writing mate.”

​by Olivia Collins

​There may not be a tried and true formula for creating a viral video, podcast or blog, but one things that doesn't work is doing what everybody else is doing. Viral stars don’t gain fame from posting about the same boring, mundane stuff you scroll past every day. These stars prove how breaking the status quo online can bring fame and profit.

by Will Viharo

​Summer starts today. For most people it’s a time to enjoy the great outdoors, via many forms of physical recreation, from hiking to swimming to picnics. For homebodies like me, it’s just a time to draw the blinds, turn on the air conditioning, and do what I normally do: block out the outside world, and write.
 
This is not normal behavior. So even if you’re a writer, don’t feel guilty for taking some time off to enjoy yourself once in a while. In fact, it’s highly recommended for your overall health.

by Mary C Long

​Making money online isn’t a new concept, but the power of social networks offers enormous potential profits to those with the ingenuity and drive to try. It’s easier than you think. Here are some options you may not have considered, but should:

by Jill Phillips, Guest Contributor 

Access to a global labor pool can give your company a chance to assemble a talented remote marketing team. Having telecommuters on your team can provide you with many benefits such as increased productivity and lower overhead costs.

​However, despite the many advantages, remote work can present certain challenges...