“I’ve never done this before.” This is such a common objection I hear when somebody is confronted with a task they haven’t done before. Incidentally, it’s also what I tell myself when I am afraid…
Writing is wonderful… but it can also be bloody hard!
Great writing comes from thinking deeply and clearly about things. And not just the things you’re writing about: thinking around a topic is helpful too. In fact, thinking in itself is useful. Developing your critical…
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8 Personal Branding Tips for Ambitious Freelance Writers
Want to develop as a freelance writer? Want to charge more for your time? Want to eventually start a writing or content business? Create a brand. The best writers I know have great brands and…
If you are struggling to find the will to write….. Try the following:
Confused about social? Seize up in fear every time it’s time to update your Facebook page? Whether you’re writing for yourself or as a brand, social media writing has to be punchy and to the…
FAQs. Blah. I imagine that’s what a lot of people think (not me, I love a good FAQ). The truth is, awesome FAQs are great for a business, great for users, and great for SEO….
BAD NEWS: There’s no magic bullet to better writing. You’ll need to practise and dedicate yourself to the task. GOOD NEWS: Here are some guaranteed ways to improve as a writer. Not all pain-free, but…
Copywriting is hard. I’ve definitely learned a thing or too since I started! People skills and diplomacy are copywriting essentials- you need them pretty much every day. Working as a copywriter can be a bit…
The journey from writing a Master’s thesis on Shakespeare to content marketing for brands was an interesting one. The process from student to writer made me adapt my writing style, rethink research, and adapt my…