The fatal mistake new authors keep makingTunnel painting by Amethyst Qu based on a photograph by Amethyst Qu In 2013, Kelly Osbourne tweeted a selfie of a pretty bad sunburn. I wrote a brief item about it, added a little SEO, and got over 100,000 page views. No wonder Google got disgusted and ran so many updates. […]
Continue readingBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Best quote: “Let me list for you some of the many ways in which you might be afraid to live a more creative life: You’re afraid you have no talent. You’re afraid you’ll be rejected or criticized or ridiculed or misunderstood or—worst of all—ignored. You’re afraid […]
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Writing is awesome. And getting paid for writing? Well, that’s the dream. Of course, making it happen isn’t always easy. Finding freelance writing jobs can be challenging even for experienced writers, and breaking into the business is downright difficult. One of the biggest obstacles for writers attempting to get paid for their work is finding […]
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TL;DR: The Premium Digital Copywriting Training Bundle is on sale for £17.96 as of Aug. 8, saving you 97% on list price. If you’re looking to turn your love of writing into a full-time gig, this freelance writing guide can help you start off on the right foot with five courses and 20 hours of content […]
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📝 This Week’s Goal: Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Questions.Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash; Edited by the author Over the last few years, I’ve worked with several small businesses and nonprofit organizations. All are in their infancy and figuring things out. This can be a scary time for any business, but it can be especially […]
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📝 This Week’s Goal: Embrace your inner geekiness and enjoy your writing.Source: NBC; Edited by the author. Did you know there’s a holiday for everything? Today happens to be Embrace Your Geekiness Day, which I happen to love. We all have a bit of geek in us, whether we’re willing to admit it or not. I love the […]
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📝 This Week’s Goal: Find music that inspires but doesn’t distract.Photo by John Matychuk on Unsplash, Edited by the author. I had an administration day recently. You know, a day spent catching up on emails and connecting with clients. It’s not my favorite thing to do but a necessary part of any freelancer’s workflow. As my […]
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Writer’s ToolkitIt’s all about having a fallbackPhoto by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash So you claim you only write for the joy of it. Money is the farthest thing from your mind when you create. (Sorry, this is me snickering into my cup of tea.) Obviously, I want you to do you, and I truly understand writing for […]
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TL;DR: Refresh your writing skills from home with the ProWritingAid Lifetime Subscription Bundle, on sale for $199 as of June 4. r Being a good writer is so much more than knowing basic communication skills. Things like syntax, tone, and grammar have a real impact on how your words land with an audience — and […]
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If there’s additional details (than required) gathered while working on a subject matter it is best to use only the essential variety and discard the restPhoto by Galen Crout on Unsplash There are instances in life when the best possible advice comes from the most unlikeliest of sources. In my fledgling years as a writer I happened […]
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