by lindsay | May 10, 2018 | PEN Tips
by Jenne Acevedo Our annual conference opened in Grand Rapids with keynote Robert Hudson, author of The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style. Although like a celebrity in our industry, Robert had a kind heart and encouraging message that instantly captured our...
by Sue | Apr 5, 2018 | PEN Tips
by Kathy Ide Originally posted September 11, 2017 on kathyide.com. While new writers are filled with the best intentions, there are some common mistakes they typically make: 1. Unrealistic expectations. Writing seems to be the only art form in which beginners expect...
by Sue | Mar 1, 2018 | PEN Tips
by Karin Beery When you’re self-employed, it can be tempting to take every job that comes your way. Before you do that, however, I suggest an honest, thorough evaluation of what you can do and what you like to do. Ask yourself these three questions. What do I read? If...
by Sue | Mar 3, 2016 | Articles for Freelancers, PEN Tips
By Kay Coulter Just starting out as an editor? Are you ready to dive in? The opportunity is there for you, so what’s holding you back? You always made high grades in English in high school or college—so that’s all you need to get started, right? No, you...
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