Freelance Writing Tip #2: Know What You Want

Regardless of whether or not you’ve been writing for 5 weeks or 50 years, knowing what you want is essential to freelance writing—especially in today’s market. Get an idea of what you want by talking to other writers and listening to their stories; read, read, read several different types of publications, books and webzines so you can get an idea of what you’d be interested in writing.



Monica Valentinelli is an author, artist, and narrative designer who writes about magic, mystery, and mayhem. Her portfolio includes stories, games, comics, essays, and pop culture books.

In addition to her own worlds, she has worked on a number of different properties including Vampire: the Masquerade, Shadowrun, Hunter: the Vigil, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn, and Robert E. Howard’s Conan.

Looking for Monica’s books and games that are still in print? Visit Monica Valentinelli on Amazon’s Author Central or a bookstore near you.

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