Another day, another article about cats. Here we have another post about the almighty furry companions. They are everywhere. Not only do they rule your home if you happen to be owned by a cat, but they also are the kings, queens, and some would even say Gods of the internet. Russian artist Lingvistov portrays […]
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If writing a personal essay came with a step-by-step guide — and sadly, it doesn’t — the first step would be to read really good essays. Analyze what works and what doesn’t and determine why the author was able to catch an editor’s attention. Here are some reflection questions to consider when reading a personal […]
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Even if you don’t know the first thing about SEO writing, you’ve likely heard the buzz. SEO is a great (and free!) way to get traffic to your website or blog. It’s also a great skill to have as a freelance writer working for other clients, as it can help you provide additional expertise which […]
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Tips for bloggers, professional writers, and content creatorsPhoto by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash Globally, mental wellness is a staggering $121 billion industry. The market is driven by a huge demand for solutions to improve sleep and senses, brain-boosting nutraceuticals, self-improvement, and meditation and mindfulness. It’s no surprise because while life before COVID-19 had been stressful for many […]
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You’re not someone who cares about tradition in your fiction, are you? You’re willing to explore. You’re striving for meaning, and you want interesting experiences. Well, that’s the second-person point of view (POV) for you: nontraditional, explorative, meaningful and interesting. It also sounds a bit like an ad for an exaggerated travel agent or a […]
Continue readingMost freelance writers share the same major goal — to make more money. The reality is many freelancers are seriously struggling to make a go of running their own business. They have a hard time finding quality clients, and as a result, they end up turning to content mills (like Textbroker and Writer Access), gig […]
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SAVE $17.94: Typically $179, the Bowflex SelectTech 840 adjustable kettlebell is on sale on Amazon for just $161.06 as of April 29 — that’s a 10% savings. If you struggled to find a kettlebell around his time last year, you weren’t alone: The early-pandemic rush to buy home gym equipment depleted an already-short supply of […]
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📝 This Week’s Goal: Consider launching a newsletter to better connect with your audiencePhoto by Mathyas Kurmann on Unsplash; Edited by the author Today’s newsletter is a bit meta since we’re talking about, well, newsletters. I write and send out two newsletters a week, This Week In Writing and Eat Your Words. Each one is a joy […]
Continue readingI’ll just come out and say it: As a professional writer, editor and content manager, I can’t work — no, I can’t live — without Google Docs. If you too are a fan, you get it. If not, here’s the quick elevator pitch: Google Docs makes writing, sharing and collaborating easy. It’s also free, and […]
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Are you a freelancer who spends time writing on sites like Textbroker, Writer Access, Fiverr, or even Upwork? If so, you might want to grab this free ebook our friends at the Freelance Writers Den are giving away right now. It’s called Quit the Content Mills: 6 Writers Reveal How They Earn More, and like the […]
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