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How to Become an SEO Content Writer

Are you interested in marketing? Maybe you love writing but don’t know how to find a lucrative career as a writer. Perhaps you’ve learned about SEO...

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Best Freelance Niches for Writers

Whether you’re just starting out as a freelance writer or you’re more experienced and looking for a way to switch things up, you might be wondering...

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The Best Companies For Freelance Content Writers

If you came to this article hoping for a list of the top ten companies to work for as a freelance content writer, I’m going to disappoint you. Not...

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How to Be a Content Writer Online: 4 Steps To Your New Career

If you grew up with parents who believed in you, as good parents do, they probably said, "You can be anything you want to be!" They were trying to...

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How to Establish Yourself as a Writer: 7 Tips For Perfecting Your Craft

Professional writers in every corner of the world have at least one thing in common–we were all beginners at one point. No matter how proud some...

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Freelancing or Consulting: What's the Right Label for You?

When people inquire about my profession, I often find it challenging to provide a concise description. I sometimes say, "I'm a freelance writer," but...

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Writing With a Point of View: How to Craft Actually Unique Content

When it comes to creating impactful and engaging content, going beyond mere word counts, topic pillars, or funnel stages is crucial. Writing with a...

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How to Start Content Writing from Home

In today’s crowded marketing world, high-quality content has never been more important in helping brands stand out from the crowd. High-quality...

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From Draft to Masterpiece: The Editing Process Demystified

Writing is often romanticized as an art form that flows effortlessly from the mind onto the page. The journey from a rough draft to a polished...

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What Makes Writing Valuable? A Guide for Freelance Writers

In the world of freelance writing, the true value of your work extends beyond words on a page. It's about understanding the needs of your clients,...

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Writer's Block Party: Interactive Challenges to Ban Creative Droughts

Every writer has encountered the dreaded writer's block—an invisible barrier that seems to thwart creativity and stifle the flow of words. It's an...

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How to Advertise Writing Services: 6 Simple Ways to Market Your Business

Building a freelance business would be much easier if writing jobs fell out of the sky. In reality, to become a successful writer, you need to learn...

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5 Paid Writing Apps

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5 Paid Writing Apps

Microsoft Word is great for your average Joe, but if you are inthe business of writing (like us), sometimes you need to take it to the next level.

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How To Get Into Content Writing

Do you love to write? Do you love to weave stories that engage and excite? If so, content writing might be the perfect career for you.

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Books for Writers on Writing

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Books for Writers on Writing

Are you looking to enhance your writing skills? The key to becoming a better writer lies in reading. There are numerous excellent books available on...

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I Want to be a Content Writer: Where Do I Start?

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I Want to be a Content Writer: Where Do I Start?

Once upon a time, I told myself “I want to be a content writer”. If you’re anything like me, you probably said this before you had any idea what a...

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5 Content Writing Tips for Beginners: How to Write Efficiently

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5 Content Writing Tips for Beginners: How to Write Efficiently

After searching long and hard for the perfect profession–you’ve determined you want to be a content writer. Freelance writing provides you with the...

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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 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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