Thursday, May 16th, 2013
In 2006, I set out to write a book on the business of freelance writing. Seven years later, I find myself the author of 18 books and short reports. OK, that's not quite true. I'm only half way through the 18th book. And one book is no longer in print. ...
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Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Introduction to Fundamentals of Writing
Welcome to Fundamentals of Writing: How to Write Articles, Media Releases, Case Studies, Blog Posts and Social Media Content, a book written specifically for those who want to improve their writing skills and apply them to writing articles (for newspapers, magazines, corporate and other publications), media ...
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
Welcome to my blog hop where you will learn a little more about me and three other writers and authors:
Tracey Allen (Sustainable/Gluten-free/Passive Solar)
Luigi Benetton (Technology/Business)
Heather Grace Stewart (Poet/Screenwriter), and of course, yours truly,
Paul Lima (Freelance Writer, Author)
Based in Toronto, Ontario, I have been a professional writer and writing instructor ...
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Beaujolais Nouveau is short story from Rebel in the Back Seat, my new collection of short stories.
Beaujolais Nouveau
Story has been removed. It is part of a collection of short stories in Rebel in the Back Seat.
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Saturday, October 6th, 2012
I was recently interviewed on copywriting by an advertising student at Centennial College for a student project. Here is a transcript of the interview.
Q. How did you get started in the business?
A. I’m an English major from York University. I landed a job as an editor of an in-house magazine ...
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Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Note: Kindle version of Rebel available for limited time for .99.
Review of Rebel in the Backseat
"Rebel in the Backseat is a delightful collection of stories that touch on everything from religion to childhood memories, gangsters, tough guys, booze, lust, family-life and incompetent hockey players. Flavoured by the author's Italian-Canadian heritage, ...
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Note: blog post has been remove. The story is now part of...
Rebel in the Back Seat
... and other short stories
Buy Rebel online - Read excerpts
Sometimes tragic. Often hilarious. Frequently poignant. And always uplifting. Rebel In The Back Seat will make you smile, make you laugh, make you feel and just ...
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Monday, August 8th, 2011
Print On Demand Video Primer: How to Get Your Book to Market
Print on Demand (POD) is a popular, affordable short-run publishing process that can be used to self-publish and sell print and electronic copies of your book(s) from your website and/or from leading online booksellers such as Amazon and Barnes ...
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Written by successful freelance writer, author, and writing instructor Paul Lima, How To Write A Non-fiction Book In 60 Days takes you, step-by-step, from your book idea to a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline, to a solid first draft - in 60 days. In addition, 60 Days includes two bonus chapters: ...
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing combines two popular business of freelance writing books: Business of Freelance Writing: How to Develop Article Ideas and Sell Them to Newspapers and Magazines and The Six-Figure Freelancer: How to Find, Price and Manage Corporate Writing Assignments.
Business of Freelance Writing shows ...
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