I can understand why people like them. I don't say they suck and they're of no use. I just don't like them personally. Not really sure why. I think it's because the line "you can't predict baseball" keeps running through my head. PECOTA is as accurate as they come, though.
Totally agree with this one. There's nothing more annoying than someone telling you that a certain gig would be great exposure, as if they're granting you the privilege of working for them for free.
Writing is work. Not everyone can do it, and even fewer can do it well. Do yourself a favor; if you're good, don't write for free. Let these companies settle for a lesser crop of talent.
Gee, only the thousandth article I've read of this title. The nature of SEO will change, obviously. Those who don't adapt will fizzle out. That's always been true, though. SEO now isn't the same as SEO three or four years ago.
I try to read a novel a week. All fiction writers should strive for at least this much, and many times I feel like I should be reading more. I also try to read books about my career field and personal growth material. I used to have three books going at a time (one of each), but have reduced it to two. It's much more manageable that way.
This is true of many industries. I have a friend who is a wonderful painter. People who see his work tend to think highly of it. Problem is, he only knows people who are "into art." He refuses to market his product. I kind of see a parallel here. Great code is great art. The next step is presenting it to people in a way which shows how it benefits them.