Posts by Gina Conroy
Top Five Reasons To Preorder My Book NOW!
While I’m away at a marketing seminar, I’ll leave you with a little shameless marketing for my debut release… Top Five Reasons to Preorder My Book Now! 5. Because I’ve given you the link, and it’s quick, easy, and painless. Think “set it and forget it!” 4. Because if you do, then you’ll forget about…
Read MoreSharon Hinck and The Restorer–Expanded Edition.
Sharon writes “stories for the hero in all of us,” about ordinary people experiencing God’s grace in unexpected ways. Known for their authenticity, emotional range, and spiritual depth, her novels include contemporary fiction such as The Secret Life of Becky Miller or Stepping into Sunlight and the groundbreaking Sword of Lyric fantasy series which includes…
Read MoreTop Five Reasons to Preorder My Book NOW!
While I’m away at a marketing seminar, I’ll leave you with a little shameless marketing for my debut release… 5. Because I’ve given you the link, and it’s quick, easy, and painless. Think “set it and forget it!” 4. Because if you do, then you’ll forget about it, and it’ll be like getting another Christmas…
Read MoreThoughts on Waiting
If you have been writing for any length of time, then you already know about the challenges of waiting. “Thanks for sending me your poem! I’ll try to read it next week.” “I’m sorry I didn’t get a change to look at your story yet.” “If you haven’t heard from us in 60 days, consider…
Read MoreFind Copywriting Clients and Know What to Charge
Targeting Clients The first place to find potential clients is with the people you know—and who know you. No, I’m not talking about imposing on family and friends, but in offering them a valuable resource—YOU! In times past, almost every business had a yellow pages ad. This was the place to find a business and…
Read MoreHave You Considered Freelance Copywriting?
Copywriting is a great way to earn money as a freelance writer. It may sound a little intimidating, but it’s great fun. What is copywriting? The dictionary defines a copywriter as one who “writes copy for advertising.” The field has gone on to include many aspects of business writing, especially those where the company interfaces…
Read MoreNo More Excuses! Just Write It!
After ACFW conference I thought I was ready to dig back into my WIP and pound out the words. But I wasn’t. Before sending off my proposal, my agent suggested I make a few changes, and so I dove into editing, again. Vacation hit right in the middle of editing and when I got back,…
Read MoreWriting a Meal Plan
I recently had a nightmare about destroying my laptop by accidentally setting it on a hot burner on the stove. Once I awoke (and backed up my work), I made a decision: no more writing while cooking! This resolution lasted about two days, and if you’re a writer who is responsible for the cooking in…
Read MoreMoving from Free to Paid Assignments
I still have trouble justifying getting paid to write. The reasons are almost too numerous to mention, but almost one hundred percent of them have to do with self confidence. To succeed as a freelancer you MUST learn to ignore that voice in your head that insists you’re not good enough! Also, it’s important to remember that the…
Read MoreWhat Should I Query as a Freelance Writer?
Making a living as a freelance writer sometimes requires nerves of steel. It’s a business where you have to be willing to take risks. What does that look like in a profession of words? It means applying for many different types of assignments—often where you have little or no expertise. I know that makes some of…
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