WritingThoughts

It’s become popular lately to state that blogging is not important for freelance writers. That’s why the post Should a Freelance Writer Have a Blog? from my colleague John Soares caught my eye. John addresses the question that many freelance writers and other freelancers are asking. “Should I blog?” In this post, I’ll share my […]

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As a freelance writer, you can write about whatever you want to–right? Well, not if you want to earn a living as a writer. The idea that freelance writers only need to write about interesting topics is mostly a myth. If you’re a professional writer, you’ll have to write about topics your clients choose. Unless your interests are […]

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Like many teens, I had a secret diary for a while. In it, I wrote my feelings about daily occurrences. I especially wrote how I felt about those around me. My diary was secret for a good reason. I would have been humiliated had anyone ever found and read it. Most of what I wrote in […]

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Every year millions of blogs are started. And every year millions of blogs are abandoned. Clearly blogging does not live up to expectations for a lot of people. Something went wrong. It’s a shame, really. Yet, if used properly, blogging can be a valuable tool. Unfortunately, many new bloggers do not know how to blog […]

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Whether you maintain a blog for your business or as a freelancer, there’s always room for improvement. You can have a better blog. And you can start taking steps to make your blog better today. This is especially true if your blog has been around for a few years. Mature blogs tend to develop problems […]

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Do you write articles, blog posts, or both? Many writers and their clients don’t know how to answer this question. That’s because the line between an article and a blog post has become blurry over the past decade. Some online publications started as blogs and some publish blog posts and articles side by side. No […]

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There’s a growing demand for writers who can produce high quality ghost-written pieces. Ghostwriters create anything from corporate blog posts to personal memoirs, and more. As you consider various writing projects, you will probably eventually be offered a ghostwriting project. You may wonder. “Is ghostwriting for me?” In this post I’ll explore that question. In […]

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You used to have a great blog. You received several thousand views every day and dozens of comments on every post. But something happened. Your audience has left. And so has your enthusiasm for your blog. I’ve seen this happen time and time again. Great blogs become good blogs, then okay blogs, and then fade […]

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It’s the day before the deadline, and you’re stuck. You need help fast. Whether you’re a writer or some other type of creative professional, you’ve probably experienced creative block. (It’s also called writer’s block). It strikes both seasoned professionals and those who are new to their field. There are many posts on how to deal […]

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Your small business needs a blog. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Blogging lets you build a relationship with your customers. You can answer questions and otherwise interact with them. Your business blog demonstrates that you really know what you’re talking about. Best of all, you control what is published. It’s a unique opportunity and […]

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