When you search for “content writers” on LinkedIn, you’re bound to come across an incredibly diverse range of professionals. For instance, you’ll see some content writers create social media copy for small businesses, while others write press materials for insurance brands. You’ll also find that some content writers write long-form editorial content for glamorous magazines, […]
Ever wonder how other freelance writers seem to get a ton of marketing done in a few hours when it comes to building their author platform? Or how they whip up proposals and contracts quickly, then onboard new clients so easily? Here’s their super stealthy secret: they’re using customized templates to automate time-consuming business procedures. […]
If you’re keen to focus on a long-term writing project, but you aren’t sure how to fund your work, writing fellowships may provide the support you need. Writing fellowships usually consist of funding and space for writers to focus on a creative project rather than the business of supporting themselves. From writing fellowships for new […]
Do meta descriptions still matter in SEO? Yes. But maybe not for the reasons you initially think of. Because you still need meta descriptions, there are some best practices you need to follow when creating them. We can assuredly say meta descriptions are not a crucial factor in where your content will rank in Google, […]
Want to learn more about breaking into B2B writing? Download the “B2B Writing in One Hour” exercise at www.B2BWritingInstitute.com. Are you tired of grinding your way to burnout writing $8 and $15 articles in content mills? There’s a better way to build a business as a freelance writer. Breaking into B2B writing allows you to […]
Here’s the cold, hard truth about how I’ve landed some of my most impressive bylines and my best freelance writing clients: I pitched. Cringe. Sigh. Groan. I get it. It’s the news nobody wants to hear — especially since so many writers hate pitching. But I mean it when I tell you that learning how […]
I’ve been a freelance writer for over four years, which means I’ve received my fair share of advice from more experienced freelancers. I’ve consumed endless blog posts and podcasts over the years as well as invested in courses and coaching about how to become a freelance writer. And over the years, I’ve noticed that most […]
Most writers use too many words. That sounds silly, because it’s our literal job to use words. But too often we throw them on the page by the bucketful, like amateur painters trying to recreate a Jackson Pollock. Your canvas of brown splotches affirms how intentional Pollock’s seemingly casual flicks of the brush actually were. […]
Sharing is caring! Are you churning out writing pieces for a content mill? These low-paying freelance writing sites are notorious. They draw people in with the promise of making a living as a freelance writer. And they do pay – often frequently. But their rates are terrible, often in the $0.01-$0.03 per word range. That […]
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