writing Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/tag/writing/ A UK blog covering personal finance and much more from an over-60 perspective Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:33:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.poundsandsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/coffeespecs-150x150.png writing Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/tag/writing/ 32 32 Guest Post: How to Publish Your Book (and Earn Royalties!) https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-how-to-publish-your-book-and-earn-royalties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guest-post-how-to-publish-your-book-and-earn-royalties https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-how-to-publish-your-book-and-earn-royalties/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:44:49 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=13221 Today I’m pleased to bring you a guest post from my friend and near-neighbour Sally Jenkins, a successful published fiction and non-fiction author (check out her latest novel Out of Control – a later-life romance perfect for summer holiday reading!). Many older people (in particular) harbour an ambition to write a book and make money […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-how-to-publish-your-book-and-earn-royalties/feed/ 0 Twenty Great Ways to Make Extra Money From Home https://www.poundsandsense.com/twenty-great-ways-to-make-extra-money-from-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=twenty-great-ways-to-make-extra-money-from-home https://www.poundsandsense.com/twenty-great-ways-to-make-extra-money-from-home/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 09:48:23 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=8395 Although the rate of inflation has fallen in recent months, for many the cost of living crisis continues to bite. So today I thought I would set out some ways you may be able to make a few pounds extra to boost your finances. None of these is likely to make you a fortune, but […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/twenty-great-ways-to-make-extra-money-from-home/feed/ 4 Could You Make Money as a Freelance Proofreader or Editor? https://www.poundsandsense.com/could-you-make-money-as-a-freelance-proofreader-or-editor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-you-make-money-as-a-freelance-proofreader-or-editor https://www.poundsandsense.com/could-you-make-money-as-a-freelance-proofreader-or-editor/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:06:46 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=5918 As you may know, for many years I made my living primarily as a freelance writer. But I also had a sideline as a freelance proofreader and editor. Obviously the skills required are closely related, and I enjoyed the variety of proofreading and editing work. I still do a bit today, though I am semi-retired […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/could-you-make-money-as-a-freelance-proofreader-or-editor/feed/ 7 Download My Kindle Ebooks Free This Week! https://www.poundsandsense.com/download-my-kindle-ebooks-free-this-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=download-my-kindle-ebooks-free-this-week https://www.poundsandsense.com/download-my-kindle-ebooks-free-this-week/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:46:00 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=5272 I’m a bit off-topic today, I know. But these are – to put it mildly – exceptional times, and we all have to respond as best we can. I know many people are having to self-isolate right now, or at least spend a lot more time at home. So I thought I would make a […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/download-my-kindle-ebooks-free-this-week/feed/ 0 As I Write This Letter – How to Make Money with Magazine Letters https://www.poundsandsense.com/as-i-write-this-letter-how-to-make-money-with-magazine-letters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=as-i-write-this-letter-how-to-make-money-with-magazine-letters https://www.poundsandsense.com/as-i-write-this-letter-how-to-make-money-with-magazine-letters/#comments Mon, 06 May 2019 10:50:29 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=3189 Today I have a guest post for you from my writing colleague S. Bee (her pen-name) on the subject of making money writing letters and fillers for popular magazines. This is a money-making sideline I have a soft spot for, as many years ago I started my writing career doing exactly this. I remember, for […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/as-i-write-this-letter-how-to-make-money-with-magazine-letters/feed/ 10 Get Feedback and Advice on Your Writing at Best Writing Forum https://www.poundsandsense.com/get-feedback-and-advice-on-your-writing-at-best-writing-forum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-feedback-and-advice-on-your-writing-at-best-writing-forum https://www.poundsandsense.com/get-feedback-and-advice-on-your-writing-at-best-writing-forum/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:23:37 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=2904 I know quite a few Pounds and Sense readers have an interest in writing, whether for pleasure or profit (or both). So today I thought I would share some information about an invaluable free resource for writers and aspiring writers. Best Writing Forum is a discussion forum for writers that was set up by my […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/get-feedback-and-advice-on-your-writing-at-best-writing-forum/feed/ 9 Earn Some Extra Cash Writing for Newsjack! https://www.poundsandsense.com/earn-some-extra-cash-writing-for-newsjack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=earn-some-extra-cash-writing-for-newsjack https://www.poundsandsense.com/earn-some-extra-cash-writing-for-newsjack/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:45:50 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=2756 Today I want to share an unusual opportunity to earn a bit of extra cash. It should appeal particularly if you are: interested in writing have a good sense of humour (especially the satirical type) are interested in the news stories and issues of today The BBC’s satirical radio comedy show Newsjack is back for […]

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