Jane Friedman

JANUARY 31, 2024

It was a difficult and strange time to be a working writer. The best way to write for others is to write for yourself Freelance writers have the ultimate edge when it comes to sourcing new leads. Every time you publish an article or new social post, no matter the subject, you’re marketing your services as a writer for hire.

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 3, 2023

How do some freelance writers demand $1/word while you’re stuck at $100/article (or less)? But what’s more likely: those freelance writers have learned how to find, attract, and retain high-paying clients. But what’s more likely: those freelance writers have learned how to find, attract, and retain high-paying clients.

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Susan Greene

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Every time you tried to write, you mind drew a blank. Writer’s block can be a thing. But when you need to get an assignment done, you can push through to tap into your creative juices. Here then, are some suggestions to help you move past writer’s block. Other writers set a daily word count goal.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 5, 2024

Let me guess… You’re staring at a blank page. This is far worse: Writer’s block. How do you overcome writer’s block and get back into the creative flow? Free Bonus: Click here to download all 31 techniques for overcoming writer’s block in one handy, free PDF. Your brain is fried. Your muse is gone.

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Bramework

MAY 2, 2023

At some point, every blogger stares blankly at their (even more) blank Google doc. Writer’s block to the point you can feel the pressure on your brain, struggling to string the words needed to get the blog started. That’s where an AI writer can help jump-start the process. What is an AI Writer? They need us!

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Staring at a blank page and feeling completely stuck? Whether you’re crafting a novel, diving into academic writing, or creating blog content, specific techniques can break the wall of writer’s block. Handle Writer’s Block Before It Handles You If you want to write but can’t, you might have writer’s block.

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Income Diary

AUGUST 29, 2023

The cursor on the blank white page blinks ominously, taunting me, and I know it’s the start of another grueling day as a novice copywriter. The constant pressure to stay creative, to keep producing fresh ideas is daunting. I often find myself in a creative rut, staring blankly at the screen, words just out of my grasp.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

The No-Stress Way for Writers to Outline Author: David Carr Source: The Book Designer If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of outlining, or if your mind goes blank whenever you sit down to plan out your book, David’s post breaks things down into simple steps — with a focus on gathering your ideas then getting them into a logical order.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 8, 2023

” (Click to Tweet) — Stephen King Further Reading: 18 Writing Tips That’ll Actually Make You a Better Writer 9. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Blank page… “You may not always write well, but you can edit a bad page. Weiland 16.

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Bramework

AUGUST 1, 2023

Content writers, like you and me, recognize that finding time to write can be hard, and increasing productivity can seem even more challenging. As a fellow writer, I want to help you get out of the rut. Your notes could even spark creativity for a new piece. THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Just a tip.

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Content Hacker

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Cue another Terminator GIF… What Happened When I Compared ChatGPT to a Content Hacker Writer. I started out as a freelancer, and three months later, started my own writing business. I’ve personally interviewed tens of thousands of writers. I’ve been in content since 2011. ” – OpenAI. Robot vs. human.

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An ebook would be a big step up for you as a writer. Because while blog posts and freelance writing gigs are great ways to express your ideas and earn a side income, you can’t help feeling they’re a little, well, fleeting. Lots of writers seem to be doing it, so how hard can it be? Lightweight even. But your own ebook?

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Copywriter Collective

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Although AI writers can provide some interesting and helpful writing, they have yet to match the creativity, nuance and subtlety of human writing. AI writers have no clue about the other 93% of communication – feelings, experiences, emotions or other things that are not spoken (or written on the internet).

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BKA Content

MARCH 10, 2023

Through these content creation companies, teams of writers craft original content for websites while incorporating SEO practices. Hiring a website copywriter agency unlocks access to a slate of great writers who can help you achieve your brand’s content marketing objectives. A webpage writer creates the core content of your site.

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 20, 2023

Joseph: Okay, well, you know how superheroes have origin stories, I have a very strange writer origin story. I had finished reading something, a thriller by a fairly popular thriller writer at the time, and absolutely hated it. But I know you as an indie writer. I wrote my first novel in college to win a case of beer.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 22, 2014

You start confidently with a blank screen, and after a minute or so, the first sentence is ready. Writing is 80 percent (give or take) creativity and 20 percent craftsmanship. It’s a soft form of limiting your creativity and it slows you down significantly. They should be a testament to your creative method of†writing!

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ProBlogger

APRIL 19, 2012

Then came the scourge that a lot of people call writer’s block. I started fearing the blank page. Coming up to your blog, facing a blank page and wondering for hours on what to write about. With this in your creative arsenal, you won’t even have to worry about what to write today, tomorrow and the day after that.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 2, 2015

This is a guest contribution from freelance blogger and email copywriter Hassan Ud-deen. Writing is a more creative process and editing is more logical/analytical. Basically, don’t write and edit at the same time, it disrupts the creative process. Well, it’s how many great writers started off. Your First Draft Will Suck.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

So when it hit me, I did – and here’s her post on how to be a better writer – fast. And I’ve been soaking up advice from sites like Copyblogger and Men with Pens as well as material from some other excellent writers in the blogosphere. Most writers aren’t brimming over with confidence, either.

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Men With Pens

MAY 26, 2010

I’m saying that if your writing is just an endless slog to fill blank pages with little black marks, something’s gone wrong. There’s a school of writing – call it writers’ boot camp – that tells you things like: You must write every day. Well, if you’re a writer, you probably enjoy writing.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This person caught my attention years ago with his creative words, his ability to reach out and touch people and his perseverance. (Oh, His work and creative career stirred my curiosity. I could see the parallels and similarities between his life and my own – and that of writers, freelancers and bloggers everywhere.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

How do super-creative and productive people get through the daily grind of meetings , deadlines, and emails, yet still manage to preserve their creative energy? I like to start with a blank sheet of paper (ETP) rather than staring at a cluttered online to-do list. Describing what I’m looking for in a freelance writer.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 23, 2010

What burnout can teach you about creativity (or what I did on my late winter vacation) Reply Giulietta Nardone ( @giuliettaspeaks ) March 24, 2010 at 9:37 am Hey Taylor, I too find that talking to folks on the phone or in person brings out the real person. So when we get asked that, we go blank. Freelancing, Soft Porn Style.

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