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4 Short-Form Content Exercises

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4 Short-Form Content Exercises

Short-form content includes things like ads, social posts, snippets, and direct messages. This is a vital tool for any copywriter to have, and it’s...

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changing gears

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Changing Gears as a Freelance Writer

One hat, two hats, red hat… writer hats?

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Writing Together

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Writing Together

In a previous post, I explained how a weekly writing group led me to write my first self-published novel. I’ll forever be grateful to WUTI and my...

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Copywriting Skills You Don't Learn in School

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Copywriting Skills You Don't Learn in School

When you major in English, most responsible adults will assume you’re going to be a teacher. Non-English majors tend to believe teaching is the only...

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How I Wrote My First (Self-Published) Novel

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How I Wrote My First (Self-Published) Novel

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided it was time for a change. After leaving my account executive/SEO copywriter role at a small marketing agency,...

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Freelancers, Write What You Know (Nothing About)

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Freelancers, Write What You Know (Nothing About)

Any freelance writer who comes from a creative writing background has likely heard the advice “write what you know” over the course of their career....

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How to Overcome Writer’s Block

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How to Overcome Writer’s Block

If you’re experiencing writer’s block, you’re not alone. It happens to most everyone. All the great writers of history have suffered through their...

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How to Be Creative in Difficult Times

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How to Be Creative in Difficult Times

When I was a middle school teacher, one of the hardest parts of my job was feeling like I had to be “on” all the time. This was particularly painful...

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Should I Do Part Time Freelance Copywriting?

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Should I Do Part Time Freelance Copywriting?

Copywriting is an excellent job for talented writers who are self-motivated. However, it’s not for everyone. Understanding your limitations is key...

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What are the Benefits of Writing for Yourself?

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What are the Benefits of Writing for Yourself?

The more our society turns to audio, video and bite-sized content for information, the less we’re inclined to write. Plenty of people write for...

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Refining Your Copywriting Process

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Refining Your Copywriting Process

It’s easy to ignore the creative side of the copywriting process — especially when creating content for SaaS, blockchain, cybersecurity and other...

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Outlining: 4 Ways to Approach a Blank Page

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Outlining: 4 Ways to Approach a Blank Page

If you hope to become a more efficient writer, the only way to get there is to use effective outlining practices. There are probably endless...

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