Jun 2, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Working for Free: Part Seven – There’s No Budget

Some potential clients will be very honest right at the outset regarding their inability to pay you. They might state very clearly in their first email that they have little or no budget for the proposed project. Every situation is different, but it’s wise to mention money very early in any email exchange. This applies even if the client is initially only inquiring about your experience and... read more

May 30, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Working for Free: Part Six – It’s Great Exposure

Sometimes a potential client might explain that although there’s no money to pay you, you’ll get great exposure and that there’s a high probability of future paid work? Should you consider doing this for free? As tempting as it is, it’s wise to ask for further information about this offer that’s supposedly going to put you on the map. Ask for more details about what kind of exposure you’re... read more

May 28, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

A Taste of Local Authors

Tonight I’ll be appearing at A Taste of Local Authors at Owl’s Nest Bookstore in Calgary from 7 pm to 9 pm. I’ll be talking about Flashback and answering questions for the audience at what promises to be a very exciting event. You can check out the new releases from nine local authors, in genres including mainstream fiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance and paranormal romance. The... read more

May 26, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Working for Free: Part Five – Taking a Gamble

It may of course be very tempting to offer to work for free when you’re starting out, especially if you’re trying to build a reputation as a writer or in your chosen profession. However, you’re also likely to frequently be asked to provide your services at no charge. Sometimes, you may feel insulted, at other times just slightly annoyed, but you still need to be able to respond appropriately to... read more

May 24, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Articles to Publish – Saturday, May 30 at Mount Royal University

The Writing Articles to Publish class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, May 30, 10 am to 4 pm. Have you ever read a novel, short story or nonfiction article and thought, “I could have written that”? This workshop shows you where to find ideas and turn them into a marketable venture. Half the class is spent exploring novels, short stories and non-fiction projects from concept to draft,... read more