Nick Ursborne
APRIL 30, 2023
Many freelancers find it hard to say no. When work comes their way, they say yes to every project. They say yes to working evenings and weekends when their clients have a looming deadline. And they say yes when clients and prospects ask for a reduction in fees. In isolation, and on rare occasions, there is nothing wrong with saying yes in any of these circumstances.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 4, 2023
What worked once to get your content discovered may no longer do the trick. AI tools are changing the way people search. Are you changing how your content gets discovered?
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Agency Content Writer
MAY 1, 2023
Blogging has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to engage with their customers and establish their brands. However, creating high-quality content for blogs and social media, which resonates with readers and adds value to their lives can be a daunting task. That’s where ChatGPT comes in. In this article, I explore ways bloggers use ChatGPT to Benefit Clients.
Blogging Wizard
MAY 2, 2023
How many travel blogs can you name off the top of your head? If you can’t name any or can only name a few, you’re in the right place because.
Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners
This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.
Jane Friedman
MAY 3, 2023
Today’s post is by author and writing coach April Dávila ( @aprildavila ). Earlier this year, I took a week-long writing retreat at the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, California. I had an idea for a new project and had written about 10,000 words, but I wanted some focused time to dive in and figure it out. The week started off well. I wrote 13,000 words in the first two days, exploring characters and drafting scenes that had been percolating in my head, but on the third day everything
Contently
MAY 4, 2023
Matching subject matter experts with ghostwriters is supposed to be the golden ticket to content success. Sometimes, simply turning on the recorder (with permission) while they’re speaking in a meeting can reveal a host of exciting content topics. The challenge, however, is that many SMEs have day jobs that don’t involve content creation.
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Ahrefs
MAY 1, 2023
I’ve personally published thousands of articles across dozens of blogs, recorded hundreds of videos, and posted who even knows how many photos. Creating that much content takes a lot of time, but the right tools can speed up the process.
Jane Friedman
MAY 5, 2023
Today’s post is by regular contributor Susan DeFreitas ( @manzanitafire ), an award-winning author, editor, and book coach. Join us on May 11 for the online class Your Novel’s 4 Key Scenes. There are two fundamental modes in fictional storytelling: summary and scene. Summary is the storyteller’s voice —the one that leads us skillfully through the story, collapsing and condensing time as necessary in order leave out the irrelevant bits, and tell us what we need to know, in terms of backgr
Contently
MAY 2, 2023
Every content marketer has heard the saying: “Content is king!” In fact, all great marketing leaders know that producing great campaigns starts with compelling content. The problem? Content marketers face numerous challenges when it comes to scaling production, highlighting unique POVs, and distributing content on the right channel, at the right time, for the right audience.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 3, 2023
Readers consume about 20% of the words on a web page. How can you change that? Take time to craft a powerful game-changer – the introduction. These seven methods can help.
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.
Blogging From Paradise
MAY 3, 2023
(Updated 5-3-2023) Do you feel confused about how to start a blog? Blogging feels exciting but overwhelming in the beginning.
Grammarly
MAY 1, 2023
What is that !? The word that is a demonstrative pronoun, just like this ! And these ! And those over there! Demonstrative pronouns are a type of pronoun used to represent something so you don’t have to repeat words. Because of this, they help make your communication more efficient. Demonstrative pronouns are very important in every language, including English.
Freelance Union
MAY 4, 2023
This article is posted with permission from our partner s at MetroPlus. Learn more about your health insurance options from MetroPlus. WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- You had a rough day at work and got stuck in traffic on the way home, and suddenly your head starts pounding. Stress headaches can be debilitating in the moment, but you don’t have to suffer indefinitely.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 2, 2023
Stop buying into the trope, “AI won’t replace you, but someone using AI will.” Yes, humans are the differentiator but not like that (unless you have a misguided boss).
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
MAY 1, 2023
(Updated 5-1-2023) Blogging feels promising and scary for beginners. New bloggers usually see potential freedom combined with a myriad of problems.
Agency Content Writer
MAY 1, 2023
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Grammarly
MAY 5, 2023
Life doesn’t always go as planned. And when there’s a big disruption, it can become necessary to take time away from work. In this case, a leave of absence letter will be a key part of the process. It’s important to understand what the expectations are for this type of letter or email, so we’ll look at everything you need to know to handle this situation with as little stress as possible, including how to write a professional leave of absence letter.
The Creative Penn
MAY 5, 2023
What is the AI-Assisted Artisan Author? How can we use AI tools in our creative and business processes while still keeping our humanity at the core of our books? As generative AI development continues apace and new possibilities emerge every week, the focus of AI discussions in the author community has been centered around productivity gains and high-volume output; copyright, plagiarism and piracy; and the fear of losing the artistic human aspect of being an author.
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
Blogging From Paradise
MAY 3, 2023
Learning the skill of just helping people with content, getting out of the way, letting them choose and succeeding from a purely organic, peaceful […]
Smart Blogger
MAY 4, 2023
Have you ever felt like your call to action was as enticing as watching paint dry? You’re not the only one, trust us. We understand the frustration — you’re pouring your heart and soul into your digital marketing campaigns, only to see your clicks and conversions stagnate. You can’t help but think, “There has to be a better way, right?
Grammarly
MAY 4, 2023
A glossary is a section at the end of a written work that defines confusing, technical, or advanced words. You can think of a glossary as a mini-dictionary for words used in that work. Glossaries are commonly used in research papers and academic books to explain special words or jargon readers wouldn’t understand. In this guide, we explain the basics of glossaries, including when you need them and how to write them.
Ahrefs
MAY 3, 2023
But there are two types of writers you can become (or hire): A content writer or a copywriter. What are the differences between these two crafts? Which should you learn to do or hire for your business?
Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing
Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.
Blogging From Paradise
APRIL 29, 2023
(The following is a guest post… ) Yes, you can blog with a one-page website, and if you have been listening to my good […]
ContentWriters
MAY 3, 2023
As a content developer, figuring out what to write about is a complex task. You have to know what people want to read about if you want to keep your SEO rank up and your site traffic high. There are several ways to do this, including being knowledgeable about what is going on in your industry, but it can be next to impossible to know exactly what will get readers’ attention without help.
Grammarly
MAY 3, 2023
Pleonasm means using more words than are necessary. Pleonasm shows up in phrases like “I saw it with my own eyes” (who else’s eyes could have seen it for you?), “buy now for an added bonus” (a bonus is by definition additional), and “receive a free gift” (gifts are always free). Once you start to understand pleonasms, you will see them pop up everywhere.
Freelance Union
MAY 2, 2023
This article is posted with permission from our partner TaxAct. File your freelance taxes with confidence using easy-to-use tax software. Freelancers Union members get 25% off the cost of federal and state filing with our exclusive discount. Did you file a tax return extension for the first time this year? Here are a few things to consider before the Oct. 16, 2023, extension deadline. 1.
Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service
Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.
Blogging From Paradise
MAY 4, 2023
(Updated 5-4-2023) Figuring out how to stay connected via social media seems challenging.
Content Marketing Institute
MAY 5, 2023
It’s martech week in the news. Tuesday saw the second annual celebration of International Martech Day. And Scott Brinker released the 2023 edition of the Martech Landscape Map. How many solutions do companies really need?
Publishing Trends
MAY 5, 2023
Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. How is TikTok ’s parent company, ByteDance, expanding into the publishing industry? Why have Hollywood writers gone on strike? What does IBM have to say about AI replacing the work force ?
Ahrefs
MAY 2, 2023
I’ve been monetizing my blogs with affiliate marketing for over 10 years and even recently sold one of my affiliate-monetized blogs for multiple six figures. It can be a lucrative combination.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
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