Five Questions Freelance Writers Should Ask (Almost) Every Client
For a freelance writer, the abilities to communicate clearly and manage clients’ expectations are indispensable. A failure in either area can quickly lead to hand-holding disappointed buyers and spending time on rewrites instead of generating new revenue. This is the dark road and it leads straight to a shrinking bank account and an inescapable day […]
Are You a Shopping Expert? Write About It
If you love the mall, can spot a sale a mile away and enjoy buying current trends, you might be a shopping expert. Why not get paid to write about your passion? Many businesses want to hire shopping bloggers. They’re looking for an experienced writer who can engage an audience, describe products with accuracy and enthusiasm, […]
Five Ways to Become a Freelance Science Writer
Freelance science writers are one of the most sought after writers in the industry. This is because writing about “science” encompasses a whole scope of areas. There are numerous branches of scientific writing, such as the physical sciences (chemistry, astronomy), the earth sciences (oceanography, meteorology), the life sciences (botany, medicine) and more. The areas to explore […]
Outdoor/Recreation Writing: Explore Your Passion
Outdoor/Recreation writing is one of the more desired writing jobs, because it allows a writer to get out from behind their desk and get into the field, literally. Much of this writing and reporting entails doing fun, exciting activities in the outdoors, like hiking, climbing, rafting, skiing, snowboarding or any extreme sports or activities that […]
Blogs for Dogs
If you have a passion for pets and have been looking for a way to share your knowledge and love of animals with others, now is an opportunity-rich time to try your hand at becoming a freelance pets writer. According to Inc., consumers are forecasted to spend approximately $53 billion on their beloved pets in 2012. This […]
5 Elements of Well Written Content
Great content has five common elements. 1. It is well written. The tone is engaging. The grade level is suitable for the target reader – sixth to eighth grade is what most newspapers aim for and it is fine for the Internet too. Triple check that spelling and grammar are correct. Most site visitors skim the […]
What People Look for in a Real Estate Writer
Real estate is an important part of the economy. Some people invest their money in real estate to retire one day in the future, while others make a lifetime career out of it. Behind every real estate agent is an accomplished real estate writer. Anyone seeking a career as a real estate writer or seeking […]
40 Places to Find Open Data on the Web
If you are looking for reliable information for your data visualization process, you should consider open data sources. It means that all kind of datasets are available on the internet and you can access, reuse or even share them, depending on your own purposes. Here we explain more about the concept and list 40 websites.
What You Need to Know About Manufacturing Writing
Plastic injection molding. Horizontal and vertical machining. Electrical discharge machining (EDM). Stamping. RPM. Spindles. Milling. The aforementioned are all technologies and terms that publications are expecting candidates to know when they’re looking to hire manufacturing bloggers or journalists. We know what you’re thinking: you’re a writer, not a machinist. You’ve never worked on the production line. Instead, […]
Medical Topics: A Great Niche for Freelance Writers
Freelance writers often do not specialize but enjoy the challenge of researching and writing about a variety of topics. However, freelance writers who find niches where they can excel usually find it easier to build a following within a specialty. Freelance medical writers are in that area of specialization that allows for a wide variety of […]