Last year, I shared a quiz titled “What Type of Freelance Writing Gig Suits You Best?“, and if you took it and got “copywriting” as the result, you’ll love this post. Actually, even if you didn’t get that result, the chances are you’re doing some copywriting work – whether you realize it or not.
Copywriting is an often used term, sometimes inaccurately.
That’s where the ultimate guide to copywriting comes in handy – very handy. [Read more…]
Editor’s note: This post was written by Daniela McVicker, an author, psychologist and educator. She believes that success depends on knowing the ideas that allow you to manage and master the universe of information. Currently works as a freelance blogger for GhostProfessors and a number of sites that are related to educational and psychological backgrounds. You can get in touch with her on Facebook or Twitter.
Portfolios are becoming less and less optional. Job-seekers, freelancers, and small businesses can establish and enhance their brands, give others a real chance to see their work, talent, and skills, and generally become more visible online. Whether you are a craftsman who remodels homes, a web designer, a freelance writer, a musician, a wedding planner, caterer, or most anything else, you need a portfolio. And with all of the great tools available, you can have that portfolio up and running in no time. Here are 5 useful tips for making your portfolio shine and begin to really work for you. [Read more…]
Writers get their inspiration by things they’ve experienced and seen, much more so when travel writing serves as their bread and butter. Whether they’re faced with writer’s block, an impending sense of ennui, or even just the threat of an overhanging deadline, sometimes all they need is a change of scenery, a change of pace, or even just the thought of a brand new adventure to look forward to at the end of a freelance writing job. Traveling is one of the best ways to reward oneself while getting the job done, as well as a means of enriching one’s spirit and widening one’s perspective. [Read more…]
I’m glad that you enjoyed my curated list of fun gifts for writers – at least that’s how it seems to me. (Or it could be my imagination…wishful thinking.)
Anyhow, some of you may be familiar with my “writing tweets” posts, so today, instead of material gifts, let me share some tweets which will you’ll find useful, inspire you, and make you laugh, too (I hope). [Read more…]
I’m already swamped with client work. Why should I even think of my own blog?
Oh, and did you know that I have had a personal blog for eons, and it hasn’t been updated for more than a year?
I’m preaching to the choir here, people. I believe that freelance writers should have their own blog while having client work.
The belief is strong. How to convince and motivate you (and myself) to actually do it is another thing, but let me try anyway. [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you celebrate it, you’re already thinking of gifts – either what gift you want to receive or what gift you want to give.
Whatever the case may be, I took a look around for some fun gifts for writers. I tried to limit my choices to cool gifts that are affordable at the same time, so you can be generous – give them to your partner, your writing friend/s, or yourself. [Read more…]
