January, 2023

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18 New Year’s Resolutions for Freelance Writers for 2023

Elna Cain

What a 2022 it has been for the world and for my business! Was it just as wild as mine? From being interviewed for a Business Insider article to sharing my thoughts in the Globe and Mail on hand pain, I am amazed by all the opportunities I’ve had lately.

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When a publisher might not do as good a job as a self-publishing author

The Idea Logical Company

We’ve previously explored what I called “the end of the trade publishing concept” , which stems from the now wide-open opportunity to publish available to anybody with a computer and something to deliver as a book.

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Workload Planning for Freelance Writers

Kayleigh Moore

When I think back on 2022, one theme stands out for me: Burnout. I know I’m not alone in that. Talk of “quiet quitting” abounds, as does peoples’ general feelings of ennui toward work. My issue was over-booking.

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How a Bestselling Author Revises One Sentence: A Lesson in Vivid Writing

Enchanting Marketing

Do you ever wonder how others edit their writing ? Me, too. So, picture my delight when I came across a fabulous example of revision … By a bestselling author! This revision is more fundamental than cutting a couple of words or ironing out a few typos.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

This webinar with Tim Buteyn will teach you strategies for motivating learners even when training them on "boring" topics, methods to capture learner attention and bring your courses to life, and techniques that convert a course from dry and lifeless to relevant and engaging.

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10 Best Creative Writing Courses in India

Write Freelance

Finding and enrolling in the best creative writing courses in India has been more difficult than I thought. At least it used to be, seven years ago when I had just dived into freelance writing.

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After working alone for over 35 years, I now have a full-time assistant. And it’s an AI.

Nick Ursborne

I’ve been using ChatGPT a lot recently. But for the most part, I haven’t been using it to write content or copy. I’ve been using it as a brainstorming buddy and an information-cruncher. As an example, here’s how I’ve been using ChatGPT to help me update the coaching page on my website.

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How I Grew My Writing Business by 40% in One Year

Agency Content Writer

As I look back over the last 12+ years of my writing business, I see ebbs and flows. There were big projects and small ones. There were good clients and not-so-good clients. With each experience, I came further along the learning curve of being a business owner.

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How To Streamline And Improve Your Blog’s Customer Support

Blogging Wizard

Most bloggers, regardless of their monetization methods, want to hear back from their audience. Whether you are providing services or selling courses, your blog’s “Contact us” page is your main. Blogging

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Google knocked us out for a couple of days, but we’re back!

The Idea Logical Company

I was very pleased with my post of last week, about how my friend Ed Rogoff could possibly self-publish a book about health called “Scary Diagnosis” better than it would be delivered to the public by a professional publisher. I put it up. My subscribers got it by email. And then Google put a big bright red WARNING screen on my site saying “malware here, don’t go!” ” So my team went into action.

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15 Top Tips On How To Create A Good Radio Ad

Caroline Gibson

Wondering how to create a good radio ad? It isn’t just about writing a great script – it’s also about the thinking that goes into everything before and during the studio session.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enhance your professional development and lifelong learning.

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Becoming Frictionless

AIIP

By Mary Ellen Bates Why do our repeat clients come back to us? While we would like to believe it’s because of our breathtaking analysis, our brilliant marketing campaign, or our unique training program, it’s often something simpler – we’re easy to work with.

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It’s Time to Create a Freelance Budget as a New Writer

Elna Cain

If you are one of the 63% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, then budgeting is a must. Fortunately, adding a side hustle like freelance writing, can help you live more freely (travel around the world) and sustainably.

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How I Manage My Freelance Workload With 10+ Clients

Freelance Magic

At any given time, I’m juggling way more than a handful of clients. Right now, I have 10 recurring monthly clients, and 3 I do ad-hoc work for. I admit, it *does* seem like I do a lot of work. I know a lot of freelancers who only write one or two pieces a week, and that’s totally cool too.

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Why Blog? 19 Benefits Of Blogging For Business

Blogging Wizard

Searching for the benefits of blogging? You’re in the right place. Many years ago, blogging was seen as an online journal or diary where you could jot down your thoughts. Blogging

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6 Ways AI Can Support Your Content Creation

Buffer

Have you ever tried a Google search that just wasn’t giving you the answers you were seeking? Have you ever wished Siri was just a little more powerful than a voice assistant you ask about the weather? Meet ChatGPT.

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The Content Cyborg: How to Use AI Writing Tools in Content Marketing

Animalz

AI is a force multiplier for great writers. It took us a long time to say that. Two years of experimenting with a host of generative writing tools — GPT-3, Copy.ai, Writer, Jasper, and ChatGPT. But our decision is: it’s an advantage.

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How to Get Backlinks as a New Blogger

Blogging From Paradise

(Updated 1-4-2023) Can new bloggers get backlinks? Many pro bloggers claim getting links is impossible for beginner bloggers. I used to adhere […]. blogging tips

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How to Balance Multiple Clients As a New Freelance Writer

Elna Cain

Let me guess: Every new freelance writer wants a legit writing job, right? If that’s you, don’t count your chickens before they hatch, because what if you land three clients? Or five clients? That would be THE DREAM, right? Or would it? Maybe it’s A NIGHTMARE!

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20 Evergreen Content Examples That Produce Lasting Results

CopyBlogger

I’m sure you’ve heard this stat: more than four million blog posts go live every single day. And that’s just. Continue Reading. The post 20 Evergreen Content Examples That Produce Lasting Results appeared first on Copyblogger. Content Marketing Featured

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How To Make Money On YouTube In 2023: 12 Proven Tactics

Blogging Wizard

Wondering how to make money on YouTube? YouTube ads and revenue generated from YouTube Premium subscribers are among the most popular ways to generate revenue on the platform, but there. Blogging Entrepreneurship Social Media

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How an Honest Talk With ChatGPT Surprised Even a Veteran Editor

Content Marketing Institute

We asked ChatGPT some hard questions about content marketing. And the AI text-creation tool didn’t disappoint. Read on to see what it had to say (and what we said behind its back.) Continue reading → Company News

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New Release Spotlight: Becca Kinzer

Rachelle Gardner

Congratulations and happy release day to debut novelist Becca Kinzer! This delightful rom-com features mistaken identity, enemies to lovers, sweet romance, and plenty of laughs. Closed-door sizzles throughout! “Dear Henry, Love, Edith” is available now.

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Trending News for Marketers on Monday, January 30, 2023

Kristi Hines

Looking for a quick rundown of trending news marketers were talking about on Monday, January 30, 2023? Here’s the latest on ChatGPT, the Yandex source code leak, Instagram explaining their algorithm, and more.

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How to Become a Content Writer And Make Money at Home

Elna Cain

Are you trying to figure out how to become a content writer? Content writing is a fantastic way to work for yourself and make money at home! Content writers are basically freelance writers that create written content for various industries.

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Copywriter for Psychics

Susan Greene

You make your living as a psychic, offering readings to people seeking guidance in some area of their life. Perhaps most of your clients come your way via word of mouth or street signage promoting your services, but you know you could be doing more.

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Health Writer in Texas — February is Health Month

Melanie Saxton

As a health writer, I found it very moving to write this piece titled “February is Health Month: Building a Circle of Red in Montgomery County” for City Lifestyle magazine. We aren’t alone in our heart health journey.

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SEO for Digital Content Marketing: How To Optimize for Search in 2023

Content Marketing Institute

Expect SEO in 2023 to be more nuanced than ever. Creating helpful content remains the best SEO strategy. And paying extra attention to these eight areas will help your content remain (or become) a digital marketing powerhouse. Continue reading → Company News

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Encore Empire Podcast: Search Engine Optimization Process

Agency Content Writer

SEO is search engine optimization, and that is how Google finds us, how Google finds our websites. Anne McAuley Lopez shares her three-step process for optimizing your website to rank higher in search results and attract the right target market for your offers.

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10 tips on writing persuasively and how persuasive copywriting benefits your business

Credible Content

10 persuasive copywriting tips In copywriting, persuasive writing is used a lot. Dr. Roberts Cialdini has written a complete book on the topic of persuasion: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. The book lists multiple principles you can use to influence and persuade people through copywriting.

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The 6-Step Guide to Creating a Thought Leadership Content Program

Contently

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. Those ideas can really move the needle.

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Copywriter Seeks Advice on Dropping a Difficult Client

Susan Greene

Hey Susan, I’m dealing with an issue as a copywriter that I never expected, and I’m not sure what to do. Hoping you can give me some advice. A client contacted me through my website last month about writing beauty articles, one of my favorite subject areas.

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National Science Fiction Day — Editing Your Sci-Fi Novel

Melanie Saxton

Does your sci-fi novel need editing? This past January 2nd, the world celebrated National Science Fiction Day — a reminder that 2023 is a brand new year for launching sci-fi books. This particular genre is one of my favorites.

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WordPress SEO: 31+ Best Practices for Improving Your Ranking

Neal Schaffer

You hear a lot of talk about SEO, but looking at the stats, one could say that WordPress SEO is extremely important as well. Let’s begin with WordPress’ popularity. Do you know that WordPress powers 43% of all websites?

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Quick Guide to Guest Blogging

Agency Content Writer

One of the best decisions I made in 2022 was to become a Thought Leader on The Nonprofit Show. Through my appearances, I met amazing nonprofit leaders and even got to write for a few of them. On February 9, 2023, I will be featured and will be speaking about the power of guest blogging.

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What is the PASTOR framework in copywriting? Explained with a real-world example

Credible Content

PASTOR copywriting framework explained. Different frameworks are used in copywriting. It may not be apparent to the readers, but most successful copywriters use one or another framework to craft their copies and make the right impact. One of the frameworks is P.A.S.T.O.R.