http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog Writers do it on deadline... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:39:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's that time of year again, folks. Time to sign up for our annual conference! We've made some changes, based on your feedback. This year we have separate classes for novice and advanced writers, so there's something for everyone. We've also added a small group mentoring session, where you can ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2010/02/21/write-now-2010-writers-conference/ Having spent three decades in the freelance trenches, I’ve learned a thing or two on what it takes to succeed in this crazy biz. Following are ten (hopefully) helpful tips for both journeyman and novice writers alike: 1. Find a niche. Establishing yourself as an expert on a particular topic is ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2009/08/31/a-few-tips-for-freelance-success/ My love affair with comic books is no secret. I've spoken often about my passion for this uniquely American medium, and I write often about comic book-related topics. Many who haven't read a comic book since their youth still think of them as sophomoric and juvenile -- disposible pablum with no ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2009/07/22/another-guy-named-vaughan/ Fool for Spring Many people describe themselves as “fools for Spring” in a metaphorical sense, but my meaning is fairly literal. Each Spring I act against my own best interests in a manner contradictory to good advice. It all started when I was 10 years old and my teacher declared that ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2009/04/16/fool-for-spring/ TAF's second annual nonfiction conference is just around the corner, and you may be wondering: Should I attend? The answer is yes, and here's why: 1. If you're new to freelancing, this conference offers a wonderful opportunity to learn from writers with years and even decades of national freelance experience. 2. You'll ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2009/04/07/5-great-reasons-to-attend-write-now-2009/ It's that time of year again! Time to sign up for the TAF writers' conference. If you're interested in freelance writing, or you're already a freelancer but you're not doing as well as you'd hoped, this conference is for you. With top notch instructors and two tracks of classes, you'll find both the ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2009/03/06/write-now-2009-writers-conference/ On Sunday, Barton and I spent the afternoon revising a book proposal that we are sending to a publisher in New York. The weather was so gorgeous that we broke out a bottle of wine and sat on the back porch to read the entire fifty-page book proposal aloud to ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2008/10/06/revisions-over-wine/ As many of you know, I teach freshman English at an area high school. As a first year teacher, it’s extremely easy to manage my free time – because I don’t have any! Add to that my position as a football coach, and I’m lucky to ever see my wife ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2008/09/25/what-matters-most/ I am a writer. Why do I write? I have to. When I don’t write, I feel like things are getting away from me. I get nervous and anxious. Writing organizes my mind, so that I can focus on one thing at a time. I have several writing projects underway, and I ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2008/09/25/what-i-do/ As freelancers, we’re often told that in order to be most productive, we should mimic the office workday. We’re advised to start writing first thing in the morning, work standard hours, and put a sign on our office door saying we’re not to be interrupted. Personal phone calls during the ... http://triangleareafreelancers.org/blog/2008/09/24/the-perfect-day/