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3 Ways to Use an Ellipsis aaaand … Keep Your Readers Hooked

Enchanting Marketing

Well, you know … It seems a bit weird. Who writes a post about 3 tiny dots? But here’s the thing … The ellipsis— dot dot dot —can have an outsized impact on your writing. It can adjust your tone, up suspense, and even keep your readers engaged. That seems quite a lot for 3 tiny dots, eh? Let me show you … 1. Use an ellipsis as a drumroll … The 3 dots can nudge readers to pay attention and read on.

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Your Small Press Submission Checklist

Jane Friedman

Photo by Oleksandr P Today’s post is by author, editor, and book coach Julie Artz ( @julieartz ). Download her Craft Your Query Workbook. There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the challenges around publishing with the Big Five, some of it overblown and some of it valid. If you’ve been reading this blog for any time at all, you’ve probably seen some really excellent discussion of alternative options, either in Jane’s Key Book Publishing Paths report, or in her deeper dive into how to ev

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Securing Your Future: A Guide to Retirement Planning for Freelancers

Freelance Union

With tax season now behind us, it's the perfect time for freelancers to look ahead and start planning for retirement. Unlike traditional employees, freelancers don't often have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, making it crucial to explore other viable options. Let’s explore the various retirement programs available at both the state and federal levels, designed specifically with freelancers in mind.

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How to Use Semrush for Link-Building: Tools and Strategies

The Hoth

If you want to reach the top of Google and stay there, then you’ll need a stronger backlink profile than your competitors. Backlinks are one of the most important ranking factors for Google’s search algorithm, so you’ll need to take part in link-building if you want to reach the #1 position. The only problem is building links is a time-consuming process that can be downright confusing.

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Scan to Success: How to Leverage QR Codes for Offline and Online Marketing Power

Speaker: Corey Daugherty, Head of Business Development at Flowcode & Georgette Malitsis, Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise at Flowcode

Let's explore the transformative power of QR codes in bridging offline and online marketing worlds. 📲 This new webinar featuring Corey Daugherty and Georgette Malitsis of Flowcode will dive into how innovative QR technology not only enhances traditional marketing strategies, but also drives meaningful customer engagement and analytics. Register today to gain practical knowledge on using QR codes to increase conversion rates, optimize customer journeys, and ultimately unlock a new realm o

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City of Yes for Economic Opportunity is a huge help to freelancers

Freelance Union

Click to read about some of the Myths vs Facts about City of Yes: [link] New York has always been a beacon of prosperity for independent and entrepreneurial people trying to make it on their own. Whether they are newly arrived immigrants starting small businesses, new college grads with a toolbox of skills in design and marketing, or seasoned professionals looking for more flexibility, the future of work is taking place here.

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Why I Needed to Create Boundaries in My New Copywriter Life

Copywriter Collective

When I finally made the move to full-time freelance blogger and copywriter from my life in the corporate world, it was both existing and overwhelming. I needed to create boundaries. As I had been writing as a side hustle for several years, building my pipeline of work was relatively easy. But before long, I was in over my head. I was working all kinds of hours, interrupting myself from one client project to take a call from another client, and being the ‘yes-girl’ to anybody and everybody.