Kayleigh Moore
DECEMBER 6, 2023
I’ve been a long-time reader of the bi-monthly magazine Philosophy Now, but there was a piece in the most recent edition (written by George Sher, Professor of Philosophy at Rice University in Texas) that stood out to me as useful for fellow writers. In his article, he explains why one should bother to write about philosophy. But I think many of his ideas are applicable to any type of writing.
Elna Cain
DECEMBER 11, 2023
For most freelance writers, December means beginning year-end tasks. It means wrapping up any loose ends in their business and preparing for a new year and plan. December typically means something other than landing new writing jobs since many companies slow down the hiring process during this time. But landing writing work is happening to me now and it’s a new thing.
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Enchanting Marketing
DECEMBER 19, 2023
I’ve thought a lot about writing this year. And about the value of writing. Writing has felt as an act of defiance. After catching Covid early April, I’ve felt lethargic. And, sometime in June, my inner critic tried to tell me writing was a waste of my energy. You’re burnt-out, she told me. Or maybe it’s a serious writer’s block? It would be better to give up.
Blogging Wizard
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Content strategy is the compass of your content creation journey. Creating content without a strategy is like being sailing in the ocean with no compass or GPS. You keep sailing.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Nick Ursborne
DECEMBER 14, 2023
It’s always been the case that to deliver value to a client, you need to know just 10% more than they do. I’ve been teaching this for years. Copywriters who are just launching their careers often feel nervous about not knowing enough. And then they realize that knowing just 10% more than their prospects is enough. That 10% can deliver huge value. The same is true today when it comes to AI.
Jane Friedman
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Whenever I teach on nonfiction book proposals, I open up the conversation by talking about market potential ($) and how to convince agents or editors that your project has it. Some of the things that don ’ t indicate market potential: The opinion of your family or friends (unless they’ve done the market research themselves) The opinion of the freelance editor you hired The opinion of your beta readers or critique partners The opinion of your colleagues And finally, the one that frustrates everyo
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Content Marketing Institute
DECEMBER 6, 2023
What’s ahead in content and marketing for 2024? AI gets a lot of attention in these predictions, but in surprising ways. Plus, these experts forecast the impact of social media and world turmoil and give a healthy dose of hope.
Tina Dubinsky
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Hello and welcome to my first Author News. Can you believe it? I’ve been writing for over a decade, and it feels strange to start this regular update now. But hey, better late than never, right? So let’s dive into the fun stuff. This website has been serving two purposes. It helped kickstart my writing. Read more The post Author News December 2023 appeared first on Tina Dubinsky Freelance Writer.
Arrant Pedantry
DECEMBER 27, 2023
I’m excited to announce that I have a new publication coming out next year. Last year I was invited to contribute a chapter on dictionaries and editors to The Cambridge Handbook of the Dictionary , and the book is (finally!) available for preorder. You can get 60 percent off for the next month or so with the code 101928. My chapter is titled “Dictionaries and Editors”, and, as you might guess, it focuses on the relationship between dictionaries and some of their most frequent u
Nick Ursborne
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Towards the end of every year, I step back, take stock, see where “I’m at”, and… more importantly… try to figure out where I’m going. This year, the stakes have never been higher. According to a survey by Neil Patel of agency NP Digital, over 60% of text content is now being created purely through AI. And 26.8% through a combination of AI and humans.
Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com
Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.
Jane Friedman
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Photo by aboodi vesakaran Today’s post is by Elizabeth Held, who publishes the newsletter What To Read If on Substack. One of the first tasks that querying authors undertake is researching their comps. Underlying this research is the question, “Who is your target reader?” And answering this question meaningfully requires acknowledging that your book is not for everyone.
Ahrefs
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Let’s explore what those are and how to take advantage of them. If you give ChatGPT a title and ask it to write a blog post, it will—in seconds.
Melanie Saxton
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Discover more here about Goodreads and learn more about my book editor and ghostwriter services here and here. As a book editor and ghostwriter , keeping up with literary awards is a must. Goodreads has announced “Best Book” winners for 2023 , and I’m excited to see the recipient book titles and authors. Congratulations to all who power through the writing, editing, and publishing process to earn these awards!
Buffer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
My mom taught me a neat trick when I went to college: Take the leftover veggies from dinner, chop some fine onion, add some hot sauce, and use it as your sandwich spread. I used the hack all the time — sometimes for breakfast on busy mornings and other times for snacking in late evenings. I was always surprised at how different yet familiar the sandwich tasted.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Content Marketing Institute
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Take five minutes to dig into the 525,600 minutes that made up 2023 for marketers and what should happen with that time next year.
CopyBlogger
DECEMBER 14, 2023
AI writing tools can create basic content, like how-to style SEO blog posts, and many clients are using them instead. Continue Reading The post Freelance Writing Niches That Pay Well In 2024 appeared first on Copyblogger.
Grammarly
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Marking the passage of time is important. It helps us stay connected to loved ones and make sure that we’re making progress on our goals. But when it comes to writing New Year messages, it can be difficult to know exactly how to punctuate or even spell the phrase, thanks to some often-forgotten grammatical rules. And that can put a damper on your desire to send the people in your life a New Year message.
Ahrefs
DECEMBER 6, 2023
For example, here’s an outreach email we sent as part of a broken link building campaign: In this guide, you’ll learn how to get started with link outreach and how to get better results.
Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker
Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!
Blogging From Paradise
DECEMBER 28, 2023
You guys have figured it out by now: I am in offsite mode.
Freelance Union
DECEMBER 6, 2023
IR-2023-221, Nov. 21, 2023 WASHINGTON — Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 2023-74 announcing a delay of the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party settlement organizations for calendar year 2023.
Content Marketing Institute
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Plain language brings a power too few decision-makers appreciate. This study proves that clear communication can attract a B2B audience and make them more likely to convert. Plus, get the resulting data-driven writing tips.
Income Diary
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Our good friend Clive Cable recently showed on how he used Prompt Engineering to speed up the delivery of his copywriting services. It was well-liked by a lot of you and many of you downloaded his ChatGTP Prompt Guide. In this post, Clive provides a follow-up, but this time he shares how he uses ChatGPT to produce a One Page website (Lead Magnet) that converts.
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Grammarly
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Imagine you’re reading an engrossing essay about strategies you can use to increase your short-term memory and retain information better. Instead of only presenting statistics and dry scientific data, it repeats important words, illustrates concepts through analogies, and simplifies key concepts in a way that makes the essay easy to comprehend. These are known as rhetorical devices.
Ahrefs
DECEMBER 7, 2023
In this article, I’ll show you three different methods that make it easier to find your perfect affiliate niche—and as a bonus—I’ll throw in some examples of tried and tested affiliate niches.
Blogging From Paradise
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Bloggers often ask me questions about why they seem to struggle. Most reply with a link to a free platform blog.
CopyBlogger
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Even if you create the best piece of content possible, it won’t perform well if nobody finds it. Relying entirely. Continue Reading The post 10 Content Promotion Strategies That Work (With Examples) appeared first on Copyblogger.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Content Marketing Institute
DECEMBER 20, 2023
AI tools generated a nauseating amount of attention this year. But now’s not the time to get sick of it. Instead, consider these seven helpful prompts to make generative AI work for your content and marketing.
Backlinko
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Your click-through rate (CTR) is one of the most important metrics to track if you’re running online ads or investing in SEO campaigns. If you don’t keep tabs on it, you might struggle to determine which content resonates the most with your audience. In this guide, I’ll tell you: Exactly what CTR is and why it’s important, How to calculate it, What’s classed as a “good” CTR, How to track it, How to improve it, And much more!
Grammarly
DECEMBER 8, 2023
How do you write a sound? We know that a ball against a racket makes a thwack , that a bird tweets , and that thunder goes boom , but where do these words come from? Here we’ll explore the meaning and use of onomatopoeia, or words that, when spoken, mimic sounds associated with the things they refer to. Give your writing extra polish Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is an onomatopoeia?
Ahrefs
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In this guide, you’ll learn how to create search-optimized content your readers and Google will love. If no one is searching for the topic you’re writing about, you won’t get search traffic no matter how high you rank.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
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