Exploring Different Writing Markets and Genres Available
Have a niche? Know a little something about something? Well, you're in luck, because the writing market is so vast that there's probably opportunities available in your area! Take a look at the different markets out there, along with the variety of genres that you could be writing for!
An Overview of Genres for the Freelancer
An overview of the basic types of genres in which freelance writers are most likely to work, including journalism, copywriting and blogging.
An overview of the basic types of genres in which freelance writers are most likely to work, including journalism, copywriting and blogging.
What Are the Main Freelance Writing Genres?
Freelance writing genres are explained. What they are, what they're based on, and how to differentiate them.
Freelance writing genres are explained. What they are, what they're based on, and how to differentiate them.
What Type of Writing Should You Do?
You could write copy, write journalistically, or write creatively. Which is best for you? What kind of freelance writing should you pursue? The answer might surpise you!
You could write copy, write journalistically, or write creatively. Which is best for you? What kind of freelance writing should you pursue? The answer might surpise you!
25 Types of Copy/Biz-tech Writing
Copywriting and biz-tech writing are quite lucrative. Have you explored all the possibilities out there? The following is a list of the different kinds of copywriting, web writing and business/technical writing available.
Copywriting and biz-tech writing are quite lucrative. Have you explored all the possibilities out there? The following is a list of the different kinds of copywriting, web writing and business/technical writing available.
19 Creative Freelance Markets
So many writers want to make their living from freelance writing, but stay true to their creative writing roots. Guess what? It IS possible to do, with the right markets.
So many writers want to make their living from freelance writing, but stay true to their creative writing roots. Guess what? It IS possible to do, with the right markets.
12 Journalistic Outlets
Here are 12 outlets for those who want to get published. Writing for magazines and newspapers means you get a byline and get to choose your own subjects.
Here are 12 outlets for those who want to get published. Writing for magazines and newspapers means you get a byline and get to choose your own subjects.
What Exactly Is a Copywriter?
Copywriter- What is a copywriter? What's the difference between a copyrighter and a copywriter?
Copywriter- What is a copywriter? What's the difference between a copyrighter and a copywriter?
What Is Creative Freelance Writing?
What's the difference between freelance writing and creative freelancing? How are the markets different? Why would a writer choose creative freelance writing over other types of freelancing?
What's the difference between freelance writing and creative freelancing? How are the markets different? Why would a writer choose creative freelance writing over other types of freelancing?
Creative Writing: Can It Really Be a Career?
Sure, you know about freelancing for companies and pitching magazines, but you want something more! You want to exercise your creative muscles. But can you really make money from creative writing?
Sure, you know about freelancing for companies and pitching magazines, but you want something more! You want to exercise your creative muscles. But can you really make money from creative writing?
Book Review Basics
Book reviews can vary widely, but here are a few of the basics to keep in mind when writing a critical book review.
Book reviews can vary widely, but here are a few of the basics to keep in mind when writing a critical book review.
Creative Freelancing
Creative freelancing: write what you want, but still make a life.
Creative freelancing: write what you want, but still make a life.
Need To Know Basis - Five Resources for Creative Freelance Writers
Ready to grow into the creative side of freelance writing? Here's where to start learning about this side of the business.
Ready to grow into the creative side of freelance writing? Here's where to start learning about this side of the business.
Short Stories Market
Ready to look at some other genres? Join About's Fiction Guide Ginny Wiehardt as she takes a look at the premiere source for short story writers markets.
Ready to look at some other genres? Join About's Fiction Guide Ginny Wiehardt as she takes a look at the premiere source for short story writers markets.
Mystery Novel Rules
I know, I know, you're a freelance writer. But what freelance writer doesn't have a novel itching to get out of their head? Check out one of the most formulaic novel genres out there with About's guide to fiction writing.
I know, I know, you're a freelance writer. But what freelance writer doesn't have a novel itching to get out of their head? Check out one of the most formulaic novel genres out there with About's guide to fiction writing.
Blogs and Marketing
Blogging is one of the fastest growing freelancing opportunities out there. But did you know that you can use a blog to market yourself or your "product (your writing), too?
Blogging is one of the fastest growing freelancing opportunities out there. But did you know that you can use a blog to market yourself or your "product (your writing), too?
Press Release Basics
Many, many companies and virtual entities hire freelancers to write their press releases. Read up on the basics before getting your share of this lucrative market.
Many, many companies and virtual entities hire freelancers to write their press releases. Read up on the basics before getting your share of this lucrative market.