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Medium has some revolutionary ideas. For instance, on its dashboard and elsewhere, it does not refer to writing as blog posts or content. You’re not merely a content writer, you’re a creator of stories. Medium calls your work stories, as in Medium wants your stories. The platform makes it possible for students, entrepreneurs, moguls and nomads to get […]
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I like to bake from scratch. You might be wondering what baking has to do with writing. I think that the philosophy is the same. When baking from scratch, there is no short cuts that are used in a recipe such as pre-made and packaged foods, it requires more effort and elbow grease to get […]
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Not all of us are able to create contagious content, and some are only interested in reaching out to a market niche. Yet, who’s to say you shouldn’t boost your general outreach, especially if you think it will eventually secure attention from those very specific readers you’re interested in? If you’re reading this, you undoubtedly […]
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Many freelancers don’t think of themselves as small businesses, simply because the term “small business” conjures up images of a cute little storefront on a quiet small town street. While this is true for a quaint bakery, it’s also true for those of us who sit at home, typing relentlessy away at our computers. When we begin […]
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Skip directly to the Complete Guide for Using Campaigns (Beta) Today, Crowd Content released the beta version of Campaigns. Campaigns is a tool that helps marketers organize and automate their entire content strategy. Campaigns allows marketers to plan their content calendar weeks, months, or even years in advance. The tool then automatically places content orders […]
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The Internet holds a wealth of information on becoming a better writer, and it’s true that writing is a very personal journey. What works for you may not work for your writer friend. However, there are a few general tips that will propel every writer from good to great. 1. Don’t Edit First Avoid editing […]
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Podcasting has been around since 2004 when Ben Hammersley first used the term “podcast” in an article published by The Guardian. Later that year, the first podcasting provider launched, giving millions of people the opportunity to start their own podcasts and share their ideas with the world. In simple terms, a podcast is a series of episodes […]
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While reputation is what others think of you, it’s your character that defines who you are as a business and what image you present to the masses. One way to build character online is to give people an idea of what you stand for as a business. Character building is directly related to your brand. […]
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Unlike customer reviews, you know that testimonials are going to be positive. The trick, however, is to find a way to incorporate testimonials into your content in a way that doesn’t seem pretentious or distracting. Realistically, it can be difficult to get even satisfied customers to permanently attach their name to a testimonial. This makes […]
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