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Whether you’re looking to improve your freelance writing career, create a kick-ass, full, memorable life, or just enjoy a fun read, we have something for you. RWP specializes in books on writing, personal development, home care, food...and we even have some smart s**t. Our RENEGUIDES are quick-hit manuals on topics that will change your life. Check back often for our new offerings + other helpful info.

05/09/2017
Money Shots: How to Save Cash on Your Coffee Habit--While Still Feeling Full & Satisfied

Calling all budget-minded coffee lovers, have we got the deal for you. Through this Thursday, September 7th, Renegade Writer Press is offering Money Shots: How to Save Cash on Your Coffee Habit--While Still Feeling Full & Satisfied for free through Amazon (ebook only). Click below to download your copy today. Dozens of recipes included for your favorite cafe drinks, including the seasonally ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte and my favorite of the bunch, white chocolate mocha. :)

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The money-saving tips and coffee recipes in this book could put an extra $1,460 in your wallet this year!Like most coffee drinkers, you probably think nothing of dropping $4 (or more) every day at the coffee shop. But at year’s end, you’ll have spent enough cash at these places to f...

23/06/2017

One way to get your work done.

27/05/2017
Damon Brown

If you've read RW and From Pitch to Profit, you know that Damon is one of the rock star writers we profiled. On Tuesday he has a new book coming out ... details below!

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: This Tuesday is the pub day for my new book, "The Bite-Sized Entrepreneur: 21 Ways to Inspire Your Passion & Pursue Your Side Hustle". It is my first book in 3 years! Inspired by my Inc. Magazine column , "The Bite-Sized Entrepreneur" shows how you can follow your most passionate business goals within the life you currently have.

I give 21 immediate, actionable insights from Steven Pressfield, Ryan Holiday, and others as well as my own strategies from juggling two TED Talks and launching the acquired startup Cuddlr while being the primary caretaker of my first baby.

You can preorder it now exclusively on the Amazon Kindle http://bit.ly/BiteSizedBook. It lands on August 2nd.

PS: If you want to help spread the word, then you can post a message on launch day through the site Thunderclap http://thndr.me/SfdMxY.

(And hat tip to Bec JL, Jeanette Hurt, Bernadette Johnson, and others for behind the scenes support!)

25/05/2017

From a video ad for Steve Martin's Masterclass on comedy, apropos for writers. He said, "I was talking to some students and they were asking me 'How do I get an agent?' 'Where do I get my headshot?' and I just thought shouldn't the first thing they should be thinking about is 'How do I be GOOD?'"

15/05/2017

Are you a Kindle Unlimited subscriber? If so, three of our books are available to read for free under their subscription plan: Get the Gig, Money Shots, and Winterize Your Life. I'm a KU subscriber and have been able to read dozens of books this way, saving myself a huge amount of money each month.

03/05/2017

One of my goals in 2017 has been to learn to love writing more. I know, I know...I'm one of those writers who likes everything BUT the writing (reporting, editing, researching, etc.-- all fun!) What's helped is analyzing what about writing I don't like and looking for solutions to fix those things. The big issue is that I write slowly, editing as I go along, and it's grueling. So I asked myself, "How can I write faster and enjoy it?" I've been focusing on writing faster without stopping to cross every T and dot every i, and you know what? Writing is much enjoyable now. I wouldn't call it "fun," but it's nice to wake up, eager to get to work!

I'm curious: how many of you don't really enjoy writing that much, but do it because you're persistent and good at it?

27/04/2017
"From Pitch to Published" by Burrell & Formichelli

Just approved page proofs. Looking good!

Sell more of what you write by learning the secrets of the pros! If you want to score assignments from top magazines like Smithsonian, Inc., mental_floss, and Fitness-not to mention trade and custom publications-From Pitch to Published: How to Sell Your Article Ideas to Magazines is the guide you ne...

20/04/2017

From Pitch to Published is available for preorder on Amazon and Kobo. Order here http://renwri.press/2oqqtYE and have it delivered to your e-reader on May 2!

08/04/2017
Cards Against Humanity: The Tumblr

Linda sent this link to me earlier tonight. I'm glad our readers were more generous when we ran our "pay what you can" promotion last year!

A few weeks ago, we exhibited at Emerald City Comicon. Typically when we attend conventions, we try to create some spectacle that captures people’s attention and sells games. Like the time we brought...

06/04/2017
The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success

Through April 18 get your copy of the revised and brand new edition of The Renegade Writer for the low, low price of $2.99. The price will be going up to $4.99 after that. We'd love to hear what you think about our third edition, so post your reviews. :)

By Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell Paperback, $14.99 (Amazon) Kindle, $2.99 Nook, $2.99 Kobo, $2.99 Let two veteran writers show you how

04/04/2017

Today's the day, the official release date for the 3rd edition of The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success! We would love to see some new reviews, so if you have a few minutes, we'd be ever so grateful if you would share your opinion on our revised version of RW wherever you post reviews. http://www.therenegadewriter.com/store/the-renegade-writer/

23/03/2017

The third edition of The Renegade Writer will be released on April 4. We've completely overhauled the copy, added new "rules" (to break), and updated our writer interviews, as well as added a couple new ones. Yesterday, we got our proofs of the book. Looks beautiful! Can't wait till Linda gets hers tomorrow. -- db

07/02/2017
The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success

The Renegade Writer 3rd Edition is now available for presale at Amazon. Will be released April 4, 2017. Get your copy today!

Let two veteran writers show you how to break the rules of freelancing to score the best assignments...and make more money!You do what you’re told by the experts: You read six months of back issues before pitching ideas. You follow writer’s guidelines. You give editors eight weeks t...

01/02/2017

Do you review books? We'll have ARCs next week for the newly updated 3rd edition of the Renegade Writer, so if you would like to review the book on your blog, vlog, or in print, please let me know by PM. Thanks! Release date is April 4!!!

21/12/2016

Want a FREE copy of the new edition of The Renegade Writer, which will be released in early 2017? Send us a writing "rule" that you break (or think should be broken). If we haven't already covered it in the previous 2 editions of RW *and* we use it in our 3rd edition, we'll credit you in the book *and* send you an electronic copy of The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success 3rd Edition. Send your "rule breaks" to [email protected]. Thanks! --diana

12/12/2016

Linda and I are hard at work on the third edition of The Renegade Writer and we'd like to know if you have a writing/freelancing "rule" that you break that we haven't covered in previous editions of RW. Let us know and if we use it, we'll send you a free ebook of the new edition when it comes out in 2017. :-)

28/11/2016
Designer Diary: Body Party, or Vanishing Right Before Your I | BoardGameGeek News | BoardGameGeek

Are you afraid to get your writing out there? You're not alone. This is how my husband W Eric Martin writes (a "designer diary" of his published card game, which includes his first published short story). He's been sought out by agents and editors in the past who have seen his stories -- and he's afraid to the point that he's turned those seeking editors and agents down. You are not alone!

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/59897/designer-diary-body-party-or-vanishing-right-your

24/11/2016

Are you an overwhelmed writer?

I get it...there's SO much information on how to get started and how to boost your income as a freelance writer, you don't know which way to turn. If you listen to some of the "gurus" out there, you need to be active in every social media platform, run a blog, pitch prospects via email, start an email list, optimize your SEO, work on inbound leads and...well, the list goes on.

Please let me help you cut through the overwhelm and create a clear success plan for 2017—so you can make a living doing what you love. My Freelance Writing Success coaching is back (for now)!

http://www.therenegadewriter.com/mentoring/

I can help you with things like:

* Getting your freelance business set up.
* Breaking in: Magazine writing, blogging for pay, copywriting, and content writing.
* Marketing: Queries, letters of introduction, cold calls, and more—which is best for YOU?
* Productivity/time management.
* Article writing.
* Idea generation.
* Raising your rates.
* Landing better-quality clients.
* General freelancing issues.
* For mid-career writers: Getting to the next level and increasing your writing income.
* For advanced writers: Breaking through the income barrier...from good to great!
* More!

Need Proof?

Since 1997 I've written for over 150 magazines, from Pizza Today to Redbook...two dozen corporate clients, like Pizzeria Uno and Sprint...and many top-notch blogs such as Write to Done, Tiny Buddha, and Smart Blogger. However, as someone who has hired many coaches, from writing mentors to wellness coaches, I know from experience that people who are successful in their fields aren't always good at, well, coaching. So I invite you visit my Freelance Writing Success Coaching page to check out a generous handful of testimonials from former clients of mine.

http://www.therenegadewriter.com/mentoring/

I recently revamped the package to be even more useful, including allowing clients to split their coaching session into two 30-minute calls, offering email follow-up support, and sending clients a written overview of the call and their new Freelance Writing Success Plan.

This week and the first week of January are already full. Want to schedule a session for next week through December 15, or the second week of January on? Hop on board now, before the coaching goes away again! (I like to cycle my offerings to avoid burning out. :) )

~Linda

14/11/2016
The Happiest Ending

TODAY ONLY! Looking to warm up a chilly day? Our erotica imprint, That's What She Said Press, published an e-book called The Happiest Ending, by Frida Wildman, and it's on sale TODAY ONLY for just 99 cents.

Here are the deets: Christa McGuffin is drawn to the spa by an online review promising that masseur Dennis has “magic fingers…and 20,000 helpers.” She doesn’t know what the 20,000 helpers could be, but she’s determined to find out. Christa — ever the perfectionist — is thoroughly unimpressed by the okay-looking Dennis and his weird accent, but he’s got a surprise up his sleeve: a special, crowdsourced brand of happy ending. Then it all starts to go very, very wrong. Will Christa get her happy ending? This is an erotica short; there will be a follow-up, but it's a standalone book.

And here are what our readers have to say: "After reading this story, I can't wait to see what comes next! I really hope it turns into a series. Even though this book is a bit shorter, there is so much packed in! It is so well written, and keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. This book is such a better read than some of the other well-known, popular erotic stories. Support the writers who know what they are doing, and can give you an amazing story, that will keep you coming back for more!"

Want to grab The Happiest Ending for under a buck? Here's where it lives on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J2P38GG

The sale ends today at midnight Eastern Time. Enjoy!

Christa McGuffin is drawn to the spa by an online review promising that masseur Dennis has “magic fingers…and 20,000 helpers.” She doesn’t know what the 20,000 helpers could be, but she’s determined to find out. Christa — ever the perfectionist — i...

13/11/2016

FREE - Recipe for 69-cent Pumpkin Spice Latte that tastes better than the $4 café version! (Cheaper AND better? Sign me up!)

This decadent fall recipe, created by food writer/recipe developer Diana Burrell, is included in the free sample of our new book Money Shots: How to Save Cash on Your Coffee Habit—While Still Feeling Full & Satisfied.

DOWNLOAD HERE: http://renwri.press/RWPfreebies

12/11/2016

WANT TO WIN A LOAD OF PERSONAL GROWTH PRODUCTS FOR 2017?

We're putting together a product bundle called The Year of You: Your Complete 2017 Life Improvement Toolkit. This Toolkit will offer self-help devotees 17 personal development products, from e-books and e-courses to planners and audio products -- just in time for the New Year!

Our stretch goal, once we hit the 17 minimum, is actually to be able to offer 52 products -- one for each week of the year. We just started recently and have seven coaches and bestselling authors on board already (yay!).

If you recommend a personal development expert -- in the fields of productivity, time management, happiness, motivation, gratitude, communication, wellness, etc. -- who ends up participating in our Toolkit (if we don't already have them on board), you'll get it FREE when it's released in January!

Post your suggestions here or PM us and we'll be in touch!

(P.S. We will be allowing affiliates to sell the Toolkit as well...let us know if you're interested in that!)

10/11/2016

Nitpicky thing I'm cleaning today: tea-stained cups and mugs. Add a couple drops of bleach, fill with water, wait a minute...and done! (Except, well, wash out the bleach before quaffing your coffee. :) Want more ideas for items you're probably forgetting to clean? FREE printable checklist here: http://renwri.press/78things

01/11/2016
Money Shots: How to Save Cash on Your Coffee Habit--While Still Feeling Full & Satisfied

You can spend $5 at the coffee shop on a pumpkin spice latte or learn how to make them at home for less than $1 per serving -- just the way you like them. Although I have to admit, I'm a big fan of homemade white chocolate mochas since writing this book (yes, we have a recipe for those, too!)

What would you do with an extra $1,460 this year?Like most coffee drinkers, you probably think nothing of dropping $4 (or more) every day at the coffee shop. But at year’s end, you’ll have spent enough cash to fund a luxe trip, car down payment, or emergency savings account!The alte...

01/11/2016

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31/10/2016

New cover for the upcoming revised The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success! Wanted to keep the old orange background, but update the style. Love it!

19/10/2016

Big news! We're revising The Renegade Writer for a third edition. In the ten years since we released the 2nd edition, so much has changed in the publishing world that some of the advice in this classic book feels outdated so we're changing that. We're also giving readers updates on our featured writers' careers, who've gone on to crack top-rate magazines and write bestselling books! New cover, new photos ... anything else you'd like to see in the third edition? Add your suggestions below. :)

12/10/2016
The Renegade Writer Blog Will Soon Be No More

After ten years of blogging, Linda and I have decided to move on to the next phase of our professional lives. Here's why:

Beloved classic, The Renegade Writer Blog, is going away for good this week. Come grab the posts you can’t live without before it’s too late!

18/04/2016
How to Do It All: The Revolutionary Plan to Create a Full, Meaningful Life - While Only...

Happy Patriot's Day from Boston, MA ... and it's also the official release day for Linda's HOW TO DO IT ALL: The Revolutionary Plan to Create a Full, Meaningful Life ... you can read the rest in the photo below. If you've ever wondered how Linda gets it all done -- writes books, travels the world, hosts exchange students, speaks Bulgarian, and wrestles with alligators for fun--I made that last one up--you'll find out her secrets in this book. p.s. She does speak Bulgarian, fact.

You want to do, see, and experience everything you can to create a rich, memorable life. Travel. Volunteer work. Athletic events. Entertaining. Reading, learning, and trying new things. And you want to look and feel great while you do it. In fact, your favorite saying just might be “Life i...

04/03/2016

On April 18, Renegade Writer Press will be releasing its first title, How to Do It All: The Revolutionary Plan to Create a Full, Meaningful Life — While Only Occasionally Wanting to Poke Your Eyes out with a Sharpie by Linda Formichelli. In it, you'll learn:

*Why stress should be welcomed, not avoided.
*The importance of living a do-it-all life.
*Why you shouldn’t expect support from your family…and where to get it instead.
*Why you should shower less, sleep less, talk to yourself, and be inconsistent — and how this can help you live a more memorable life.
*How you can get it all done even when right now you have no time, no money, and no motivation.
*The revolutionary plan to accomplish everything you dream of doing in your life (includes free worksheets!).

As soon as it's ready for preorder on Amazon, I'll post a link. How to Do It All will be available in both hard copy and electronic format.

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