I don’t always spend my writing budget wisely. Or any of my budget, for that matter. But that’s a somewhat unpleasant story, best left to Mr. Hall to tell. Today, my story is about a time I did spend the green well. And for that, I’m tooting my horn.

It’s been three months now since I joined Premium Green, an on-line writer’s guide developed by those hard-working folks over at WOW! Women-on-writing. Every month I receive an e-book stuffed with markets, writing articles, tips and advice…all for just two bucks a month.

I know what you’re thinking. I could get any market guide with similar information, for about the same price. That’s nothing to toot about. But hold on. There’s more to PG than just a great marketing tool for freelancers. It’s a wonderful writing community, too.

In my PG group, I can pick the brain of fiction writers or non-fiction writers…women who successfully run their own freelance businesses…or women just starting to call themselves writers. You can’t really put a price on that kind of generous support and knowledge.

Check out PG here to find out more. C’mon, you know two bucks a month for all that writerly brilliance is a bargain. And for that kind of bargain, I’ll toot my horn any day!

I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m a goal-oriented writer. I don’t necessarily achieve my goals on the Road to Publication, but I’m very big on having them.

So when I came across Premium Green on the WOW!Women on Writing e-zine, I remembered my goal about an online writing support group. Before you could say “Sign me up, Scotty!” I’d received my first email, welcoming me to the group. And I’ve been green ever since. (I think the Green idea has something to do with growing…but isn’t that about the coolest logo ever?)

Not that I’m forsaking my real-live Centerville Writers. What I get from my down-the-road compatriots, I can’t get anywhere else. But Premium Green’s market guide and network appealed to me as a freelancer trying to grow a different branch in her writing (By Jove, I think I’ve got this whole Green concept down!)

I’ve already learned a new thing or two. And not just how to put that logo on my blog. Check out Premium Green here at WOW!. I may also enter WOW!’s Winter Flash Fiction Contest. Hey, I can check off another goal (but only if I win…).