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Writers, you must be wondering: “What can we possibly learn from a hip-hop celebrity?” The answer may surprise you. Russell Simmons is a successful business magnate, and has a host of successful brands and lines to his credit. Here are a few things that helped Russell succeed in life, which may be of great help and inspiration to writers around the world: Sometimes you have to … [Read more...] about What Writers Can Learn from Russell Simmons

Writing is a skill that can be self-taught. There are many successful writers out there who never took a single formal class yet managed to learn all the necessary skills for their chosen careers. However, learning something from a third party source of information will always be a big advantage, and there’s no reason to avoid them if the online learning sites are completely … [Read more...] about 5 Free Online Learning Sites Every Writer Should Visit

All aspiring writers need to expand their network. The best way to do is by attending global writing conferences. Writing conferences are good platforms where you get to meet fellow writers, newbies and well-established. You also get an opportunity to attend writing workshops and chat with famous speakers and build numerous connections. You also receive valuable suggestions and … [Read more...] about 5 Top Writing Conferences

There are no golden rules to turn you into a published author. Nobody can force to become one, if you don’t write. If writing is what you are passionate about, then give wings to your passion by jump-starting the writing process. How do you become a published author if your heart yearns to write? Here are a few tips: 1. Write The first rule is to write. Writing is an activity … [Read more...] about How to Become a Published Author

An entrepreneur is an individual who sees (or creates) business opportunities and takes action to capitalize on them. An entrepreneurial writer is someone who makes money through his or her writing. If you’re earning an income from your writing then you too are an entrepreneur. Below are 5 characteristics of an entrepreneurial writer. Some of them may resonate with you, as you … [Read more...] about 5 Characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Writer