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The 7 Best Freelance Writing Courses to Get You Started

Freelance Magic

By Juwaria Merchant If there’s one thing every freelancer will agree on, it’s that freelancing is a wide sea with superficial depth. And many of us, when starting out, rely on the endless barrage of advice from Google or Twitter “universities”.

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How to Become a Successful Ghostwriter Like This CPA Has Done

AWAI

See how CPA Liz Farr changed careers and became a successful ghostwriter for clients in the accounting industry. Her quick momentum will fascinate you, especially if you're interested in ghostwriting. She offers her top advice for writers interested in becoming freelance ghostwriters

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How To Combine Machine and Human Input for More Effective Content in 2023

Content Marketing Institute

You’re in a new content battleground. But it doesn’t have to be humans vs. machines. It can be humans AND machines to make your content better and please both Google search and the people in your target audience. Continue reading → Company News

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What Is Good Writing?

Enchanting Marketing

Sometimes, I savor a book slowly. I pick the book up, read a few pages, then put it down again. I highlight ideas and sentences that attract my attention. Later, I treat myself to rereading those highlights. What makes writing worth savoring like that?

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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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7 Best About Me Page Examples (+ How To Write Your Own)

Blogging Wizard

Are you in search of a few About Me page examples to use as inspiration for your own personal brand and business website? Most bloggers and businesses add an image. Blogging

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Writing Tips From a College Professor

Kayleigh Moore

So often, we tend to take advice from the noisy marketers on social media (disguising themselves as expert writers) who really just want you to buy their course or training or whatever-the-hell. That's why today, I wanted to bring you some advice from someone who is truly *in it* every single day.

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17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2023

Smart Blogger

Think it’s impossible to find profitable freelance writing niches in 2023? Here’s the truth: While some niches, like travel, were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, other industries are still doing well.

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Outsourcing Your Memoir — Ghostwriting

Melanie Saxton

If you feel compelled to capture your adventures and life experiences, but aren’t sure about your writing abilities or how to go about this monumental feat, then consider outsourcing your memoir to a ghostwriter. There is no better time than now to get started!

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New Release Spotlight: Kaitlin B. Curtice

Rachelle Gardner

Happy release day to author Kaitlin B. Curtice as this beautiful book hits the shelves! Katilin’s poetry and stories speak to the soul. Her stirring call to action fills my heart with the courage for resistance.

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How Bad Publishers Hurt Authors

Jane Friedman

Photo by Kristopher Roller on Unsplash Today’s guest post is by Gemma Whelan , author of Painting Through the Dark. It began with that heart-fluttering feeling of acceptance after so many rejections. My second novel was going to be published! It was the end of August 2020.

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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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How to Write a Testimonial in 2023: 7 Tips (+ 9 Examples)

Smart Blogger

Curious about how to write a testimonial? One that’s filled with genuine, honest-to-Pete social proof that persuades prospects and legitimizes your brand? If so, then you’ll love this guide.

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Spiders, Crawlers, Robots, and Bots — Why Blogging Matters

Melanie Saxton

Blogging matters most when you are selling products or services. Certainly, some people blog for pleasure, perhaps to post photos of their world travels, share tips about gardening, or highlight favorite recipes. It’s fun, recreational, and educational.

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31 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your Writing

Write to Done

You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. – Jack London No matter how much you love writing, there will always be days when you need inspiration from one muse or another.

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Tracking Your Time as a Freelance Writer

Freelance Union

I'd say that one of the hardest things to figure out when I first started freelancing was time management.

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138 Writing Quotes to Motivate, Inspire, & Kick Your Butt in 2023

Smart Blogger

Who doesn’t love writing quotes? A good quote can motivate you. It can encourage you when you feel like giving up. It can inspire you when you need a tiny lil’ spark to start writing.

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Why a WordPress Site Blog is an Author’s Best Friend

Melanie Saxton

Do you have a WordPress site blog? I certainly hope so. The value that WordPress websites bring to authors is immense, especially in the art and science of blogging. I might be a bit biased, considering my website is WordPress (developed by SuburbanBuzz.com ).

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How To Find A Good Reading Chair + 7 Of Our Favorites

Write to Done

When you first become a passionate reader, you might not understand the importance of a good reading chair. It will only take a few weeks or months of reading for your body to figure out that sitting in something comfortable that supports your posture is essential to enjoying the experience.

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8 Most Important Types of Keywords for SEO

Ahrefs

If you just want a quick overview of the types, see the cheat sheet below. Read the full article to learn more about their importance and how to find them for your SEO projects. Seed keywords are words … Read more › Keyword Research

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8 Best Grammar Checkers (2023): Grammarly, Ginger, & More

Smart Blogger

Looking for the best grammar checker in 2023? If not, you should be. After all the work you put into your writing, one grammar error — one simple, stupid error — can undermine it all.

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Free Social Media For Authors…and When to Invest in Paid Social Media

Melanie Saxton

The beauty of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn is that they provide a means of free social media for authors.

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How to Create a Business Email Address for Your Digital Marketing Agency

Bramework

Are you looking to create a business email address and not sure where to start? 33% of people don’t trust a business if it doesn’t have a business email. At Bramework, we want your business to be taken seriously!

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A Fun, Lucrative Way to Get Paid Writing Books

AWAI

Earn top dollar for your writing skills when you help busy executives, thought leaders, and celebrities tell their stories. Here’s how to get into ghostwriting and set yourself up for lucrative paydays

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10+ Free WordPress Hosting Services That Don’t Suck (2023)

Smart Blogger

If you want to launch your very own self-hosted WordPress website, but you’re not quite ready (or able) to dip your toes into the premium web hosting waters, a free WordPress hosting service could be just what you need.

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Book Marketing Ideas

Melanie Saxton

You can never have enough book marketing ideas, and the time to start thinking about promoting your book is while you are writing it. Once you’ve had it professionally edited and are about to launch it into the literary realm, you should already have an online presence.

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Why ‘Let’s Make a Movie’ Is a Terrible Way to Plan Content [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Content Marketing Institute

George Lucas wanted to make a sci-fi movie, so he dreamed up a great story to fit the medium. But that format-first approach doesn’t work for content marketing. Robert Rose explains why not – and what to do instead. Continue reading → Company News

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First Page Critique: How to Better Establish Your Setting

Jane Friedman

Ask the Editor is a column for your questions about the editing process and editors themselves. It also features first-page critiques. Want to be considered? Submit your question or submit your pages. This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by Book Pipeline.

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How to Craft the Perfect Writing Sample in 2023 (+ Examples)

Smart Blogger

Just when you thought you finally found your dream job, your hopes are deflated by two simple, intimidating words: “writing sample.” You know the job is perfect for you. It feels like you were almost born for it.

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Digital Media Assistance

Melanie Saxton

Honestly, I pursued a much later-in-life master’s degree in mass comm / digital media to inspire my daughter to do the same AND to provide expert digital media assistance to authors and businesses. Count on me for digital media assistance to enhance and expand your online footprint.

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Is Your Content Marketing Strategy Ready for GA4?

Contently

The latest Google Analytics update (GA4) is the first major update to Google’s web analytics service since 2012. A lot has changed since then—namely, the arrival of two new user privacy laws ( GDPR and CCPA ), increased use of mobile apps, and the phasing out of third-party cookies.

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To Give It Away or Not to Give It Away

Jane Friedman

Photo by Don Agnello on Unsplash Today’s post is by author and editor Kim Catanzarite ( @kimcanrite ). Her third book, Bright Blue Planet , publishes this month. Before I get started, it’s only fair to reveal that I am a self-published author who gives her first-in-series away from time to time.

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72 Clever Creative Writing Prompts (+ 6 Brainy Bonus Tips)

Smart Blogger

I bet you just asked Google to search for creative writing prompts. Or was it writing ideas? Short story ideas? Or maybe writer’s block? Boy, are you stuck! But don’t worry.

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Blogging for Authors

Melanie Saxton

How can readers buy your book if they don’t know it exists? Anyone with a book to sell needs online momentum, and I offer keyword-rich, optimized blogging for authors — a service that effectively promotes your book.

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Why Is Content Marketing Important for SaaS Companies?

ContentWriters

Software as a service (SaaS) is a highly competitive field. However, SaaS can stand out from the crowd through content marketing – which is the development and distribution of helpful content to your audience. So why exactly is content marketing important for SaaS companies?

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The Billion-Dollar-a-Year Market for Writers

AWAI

Get started in this shockingly huge niche of the writing world

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How to Create a Writing Portfolio That’ll Wow Potential Clients

Smart Blogger

Your writing portfolio is a critical tool in your marketing arsenal. After all, it’s the first thing a potential client will want to see. And a kick-butt writer portfolio can do most of the selling for you. As a freelance writer, you know this, but where do you start?

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