What Be a Pro Writer Has For You
Start Here
Welcome to Be a Pro Writer--the place to jumpstart your freelance writing career.
Who am I to guide you?
Hey there. I'm
Learn from Me
In 2015, I developed the 5-week, online course Break into Magazine Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Published. Current...
Community
Be a Pro Writer on Facebook is where you will meet other writers that share your journey.
Be a Pro Writer
Featured Posts
How to Earn More Money with Your Writing
October 23, 2017
I'm super excited to be presenting again in January at the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference. The topic for my 2018 workshop is How to Earn More Money with Your Writing. I pi... 
The Time Management Myth–Busted
October 16, 2017
When it comes to productivity, there is one myth that needs busting—the idea that you can manage your time.
Everyone is given the same number of hours in a day—24. 
Where to Find Story Ideas
August 24, 2017
If you have been a freelance writer for any length of time, you know that your power lies in your ability to generate ideas. When you have no ideas to pitch to editors, you have no 
What To Do When You Lose a Writing Client
July 4, 2017
A freelance writer needs a couple gigs she can depend on. That is why I write for and edit blogs. When the back and forth of the query process with magazines slows, m... 
Where to Sell Reprint Articles
June 27, 2017
Some years, selling reprints has made up to a third of my income. When you look at it one story at a time, it hardly sounds worth the effort. But if you have a well-w... 
Planning for Writers — Why, What, and Methods
May 9, 2017
This week I conducted a workshop for my local writers group on planning for writers. Since it went so well, I thought I'd share my top points with you here.
I have... Where You Can Find Some of My Best Work
