Finding the Time to Write
Posted November 6, 2011 in Productivity, Writing
A few years ago I started my career as a full-time writer. The direction of my new job was not a surprise, since I have never wanted to do anything else for as long as I can remember. However, the way I started to freelance as well was something that just fell into my lap and was far from what I had originally expected to turn to.
While the opportunity is an amazing one, and I would never choose to do anything else, it isn’t always easy. In fact, keeping to a strict schedule so I can get to all of my work on deadline can be downright nightmarish at times–mainly, because it isn’t always so simple to keep yourself accountable and on track without a task master flicking the whip behind you.
In this post, I’ll share some of the techniques I use to find the time to write.
7 Cs of Effective Web Writing–a Checklist for Freelance Writers
Posted October 21, 2011 in How-To, Writing
Freelance writers are common, but a relatively small percentage of these freelancers really understand their job and responsibilities.
If truth be told, it may seem that anybody can write. This seems especially true for those with reasonable English comprehension (which is a given if English happens to be your first language).
And even if English is not your first language, chances are that you may still be pretty good at writing once you understand that it is the preferred business language all over the world. Don’t forget that English is also the language of TV shows, motion pictures, and an infinite supply of wonderful books and literature.
But, is writing really so easy that anybody who knows English can do it? To be honest, it is really easy if you think that the main purpose of web content is just to fill cyberspace. However, writing becomes quite a job if you understand how many purposes a simple page of text is really supposed to serve. The writing challenge applies to almost all forms of writing, including articles, blog posts, or sales pages. But this post focuses on content writing.
In this post, let’s take a look at the seven Cs of effective web writing.
Should You Do Ghostwriting?
Posted October 20, 2011 in Writing
If you’re a freelance writer, you may have thought about adding ghostwriting to your freelance writing services.
But, exactly what is ghostwriting? And, what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of doing this type of writing? Is it ethical? Are such jobs available?
If you’re like many writers, you’ve heard of ghostwriting, but you don’t really know a whole lot about it.
In this post, I’ll answer some of your questions about ghostwriting and invite you to join a discussion on ghostwriting ethics.
5 Ways to Build a Better Website
Posted October 11, 2011 in How-To, Writing
By now you realize how important your website is to promoting and marketing your freelancing business.
Your business website positions you as an authoritative and skilled freelancer in your field. It captures leads into an automated email service or customer relations management software.
It provides information to visitors who may be interested in hiring you. It answers their basic questions, so you don’t have to do it yourself. It acts like your sales representative, working 24/7 to get you more leads and prospects.
But how do you make your website better, so it can accomplish all these things more efficiently and effectively?
That’s what I’m going to tackle in this blog post.
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