The Top 6 Freelance Writing Niches Worth Exploring
If you’re looking to make it as a freelance writer, establishing a niche or area of specialty will help immensely. Here are the top 6 niches worth exploring right now
Freelance Copywriting Jobs – Where Do I Start?
Starting a job as a freelancer can be a rewarding and exciting career. Many people are turning to freelancing as an alternative to traditional jobs.
Best and Worst Gifts for Writers
The best response to a gift, ever, came from my brother as a kid. He and I had been making fun of the Marx Toys Popcorn game all year, calling it the stupidest thing every time we’d see its commercial on TV. When he opened the Christmas gift my aunt gave him, lo and behold – it […]
What is a Content Producer and Why They Are Important for Marketing Departments
Content is still absolutely king when it comes to succeeding online, and competition is fierce, so it’s vital that yours measure up in all the right ways. Here’s how hiring a freelance content producer can help you reach your goals.
How to Succeed as a Freelance Copy Editor
Freelance copy editors can earn up to $40 per hour and have the freedom to work from anywhere they want. If this line of work catches your interest, check out our handy guide to discover what skills and tools you’ll need for the job, how to find one-time and regular clients, and more.
Does Music Enhance Writing and Creativity?
Like any good worker who likes things to be “just so” at my desk, I go through a little ritual every time I sit down for a day of writing. One of the steps in my ritual is flipping on the music. Some days the music helps my writing flow like sweet honey syrup. And […]
The Letter ‘Elemeno’ and Other Malapropisms
Words are too much fun, especially when you get them wrong. Like a friend who for years thought soap operas were actually “so propers.” The strange letter “elemeno” that comes between K and P. Or the bizarre line in the Pledge of Allegiance some of us heard as kids, the one that mentions “the Republic for […]
The 3 Ps of Content Pipeline to Build a Successful Strategy from Scratch
If you’re developing a content pipeline for your marketing strategy, you need to know the essential elements, including the three P’s – Preparation, Production, and Publication.
Be Wary of Word Choice When Talking Addiction
Just as I was about to pen a fun little column about being addicted to words, I ran across an alcohol and drug addiction article that made me want to puke. Not because it reminded me of the end of my drinking days when a morning vomiting session was par for the course. But because […]
Everything You Need To Know About Freelance Work
Thinking about taking the leap and kickstarting your career in freelance work? Smart move. Here’s everything you need to know about being your own boss.