by Steven | Jun 4, 2011 | Blogs
I’ve seen a recent increase in the amount of SPAM coming in via the Comments. I am happy to receive comments on any of my posts. However, “Comments” that say absolutely nothing aren’t useful to anyone but the SPAMMERs (apparently). I can’t see the value of leaving...
by Steven | May 31, 2011 | Blogs
Now that I’ve gone over the various ways to deduct expenses (again, do your homework and get this part right!), it’s time to look at the many ways to earn an income as a travel writer. I’m very focused on writing travel articles, but you can apply much of this...
by Steven | May 12, 2011 | Blogs
It might be a while before I receive the verdict on my first query letter (sent 20 days ago). There was no indication in the Writer’s Market (online version) as to how long I could expect to wait for a reply. It could be another month. So I want to start on letter...
by Steven | May 7, 2011 | Blogs
I’ve previously touched on the subject of expenses and (legal) deductions. I’d like to provide a little more guidance on the correct way to structure your writing business so that you can stay out of trouble with the tax man (or woman). If you ignore this part of...
by Steven | May 3, 2011 | Blogs
Since I can’t sing, play an instrument or read palms, I need a way to earn a little extra money when I finally do get to pull up stakes and hit the road. Right now, I’m fully employed, but that won’t last forever. And it shouldn’t. So in order to make the most of...
by Steven | May 1, 2011 | Blogs
As I wait for a response to my first query letter, I’ve been thinking about where I want all of this to go. How do I want it to turn out? What would be the best result I could have? I really think that you get clues all the time about what you want to be doing in...
