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Is Multitasking Killing Your Freelance Career? And How to Rescue It

I used to believe I was great at doing multiple things at once and that gave me an edge over the competition, whether ...[ continue reading ]

The Framing Effect: How to Positively Influence Audience Response to C …

In my past life in corporate management, a VP once told me, "How you write about metrics is almost as important as the ...[ continue reading ]

11 Local Marketing Facts You Need to Know for Success

The world wide web might open global gates to businesses of all sizes, but for many brands, putting a smaller geographic emphasis on ...[ continue reading ]

Why You Should Worry About Your Content’s Reading Level

As a project manager and freelance writer, I’ve worked with numerous brands that wanted content within a specific readability range. Those companies often ...[ continue reading ]

It’s a Small World: Why Freelance Writers Should Build, Not Burn …

Freelancing isn't a modern invention. One of the earliest uses of the term comes from Sir Walter Scott's 19th century work, Ivanhoe, and ...[ continue reading ]

Marketing Copy Writing Tips From the Pros: How to Craft Creative Copy …

Good writers don't always write compelling marketing copy. No matter how much you know about grammar, storytelling, or the five-point essay, marketing copy ...[ continue reading ]

7 Realistic Freelance Editor and Writer Goals for 2018

In 2018, I'm going to triple my income, turn in every order three days early, drop 20 pounds, learn Thai boxing, finish a ...[ continue reading ]

7 Freelance Hacks to Get You Through The Holidays

Whether you celebrate something or not, the final weeks of the year can be difficult for freelancers. Family might be enjoying paid-time-off while ...[ continue reading ]

Word Count Matters: What Writers Can Learn from Twitter’s Move t …

After teasing and beta-testing for a few weeks, Twitter made the official move to 280 characters for all users in early November. Suddenly, ...[ continue reading ]