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22Jul 2013 by Dianna L. Gunn

Monetization

Blog Stuff

Part of the transformation of Dianna's Writing Den into The Dabbler is creating a website that is more than just a blog. I'm changing my focus from actual freelance writing to website consultation, helping online business owners, freelance writers and authors recreate their websites and tighten their copy in order to become more successful, and there are several other changes I'd like to bring your attention to, some of which are still in the works. These changes can be applied to any blog to start bringing in a cash flow, and this list is a great place to start if you've been struggling to figure it out. Monetization Strategies 1. Ads. You'll notice two ads--one picture and one link--for the Blogelina writing courses in the sidebar, and at the very…

The Ten Commandments of a Serious Writer

Blog Stuff, Inspirational, Writing

Today is a very special day. It is time for me to tell you all about the ebook I've been working on, The Ten Commandments of the Serious Writer. The ebook is based on this post, with a slightly altered list of commandments. Each commandment has been more fully explained, with exercises designed to help you become more fully committed to your writing. This ebook will give you all the tools necessary to plan the next stages of your writing career, including three potential schedules for you to base your own on. If you're looking for help to make the transition from hobbyist, this is the ebook for you. This ebook isn't a comprehensive guide for becoming a successful writer, but it will walk you through the process of laying…

Progress Report June 2013

Blog Stuff, Freelance Writing, Writing

It's June now, meaning it's time to do two things: analyze how much progress I made towards my goals in May, and make my plans for the summer. Let's start by taking a look at what I've accomplished towards my various goals: Editing Moonshadow's Guardian-- Last month I edited exactly six chapters and 42 pages. I should be finished editing before the end of this month, and I am going to start looking for beta readers this month. There's less than a hundred pages to go and I'm thrilled to be this close to the end. So far, June's looking pretty good month as I've already edited three pages and written a new chapter. I'm going to spend the next two weeks in a marathon with a goal of finishing…