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Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

Highlights from my writing career: 1. First byline in local newspaper - 1977 2. First byline in local magazine - 1978 3. First byline in The Washington Post - 1979 4. First book contract - 1980 5. Started freelancing full-time from home office - 1996 6. First article for a website - 1999 7. Launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th - 2002 8. Published 35th book (and first self-published title) "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"- 2021 9. Published 36th book - "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day - 2022 10. Published 37th book - "The PAC Method for Writers: How Prayer, Attitude and Confidence Can Lead You to a Successful Writing Journey" - 2023 Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" Keep writing, and NEVER give up!

There are many ways to get paid for writing books.   ·         The “traditional way” is when you create a book proposal and either submit it directly to a publisher, or through a literary agent (there are still plenty of mainstream publishers that accept submissions directly from authors). ·         You can also “self-publish,” either on Amazon or with a “print on demand” (POD) company. When you self-publish on Amazon, for example, they handle all the printing and shipping, etc., and you receive a monthly royalty payment. ·         You can also find “work-for-hire” book project opportunities. Many publishers have ideas for books and need authors to create them. I have worked on these types of projects for rates ranging from $800 (for a children’s book for a school library publisher) to $15,000 (for a business book for a mainstream publisher). ·         Write chapters for publishers. Many publishers are looking for “experts” in different fields to write just one or two chapters for a book. (I wrote a few chapters in “Family Health for Dummies” and “Men’s Health for Dummies.”) For more tips on how to make $$ as a freelance writer, visit Amazon and pick up a copy of “The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment And Me: 40 Years Making Money As A Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)” And look for the “I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal” that was published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day, a grassroots campaign I launched in 2002 to have people of all ages spend time writing every Nov. 15th. Visit ilovetowritedaydotcom to learn more about ILTWD.   A few months ago I published “The PAC Method For Writers: How Prayer, Attitude And Confidence Can Lead You To A Successful Writing Journey” Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" https://lnkd.in/grsy3wBu

There are many ways to get paid for writing books.   ·         The “traditional way” is when you create a book proposal and either submit it directly to a publisher, or through a literary agent (there are still plenty of mainstream publishers that accept submissions directly from authors). ·         You can also “self-publish,” either on Amazon or with a “print on demand” (POD) company. When you self-publish on Amazon, for example, they handle all the printing and shipping, etc., and you receive a monthly royalty payment. ·         You can also find “work-for-hire” book project opportunities. Many publishers have ideas for books and need authors to create them. I have worked on these types of projects for rates ranging from $800 (for a children’s book for a school library publisher) to $15,000 (for a business book for a mainstream publisher). ·         Write chapters for publishers. Many publishers are looking for “experts” in different fields to write just one or two chapters for a book. (I wrote a few chapters in “Family Health for Dummies” and “Men’s Health for Dummies.”) For more tips on how to make $$ as a freelance writer, visit Amazon and pick up a copy of “The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment And Me: 40 Years Making Money As A Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)” And look for the “I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal” that was published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of I Love To Write Day, a grassroots campaign I launched in 2002 to have people of all ages spend time writing every Nov. 15th. Visit ilovetowriteday.com to learn more about ILTWD.   A few months ago I published “The PAC Method For Writers: How Prayer, Attitude And Confidence Can Lead You To A Successful Writing Journey” Coming soon: "Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less" https://lnkd.in/grsy3wBu