WritingThoughts

Plenty of things are contagious. For example, we all know that the measles, chicken pox, and even the common cold are highly contagious. However, is bad writing also “contagious?” Are you more likely to write badly if you are surrounded by bad writing? The question is a pressing one since bad writing is everywhere around […]

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Are you new to freelance writing and wondering how to find writing projects? It’s common for new freelance writers to be unsure of how to find work. Having trouble finding work is even common for a seasoned writer. Here are five ways to find freelance writing jobs that may help you.

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By Juliet James Journalists, novelists and professional bloggers have it easy. They know that writing is the bulk of their job. For others, the need for good writing is not so obvious. To most, honing writing skills may not seem like the fastest way to climb the corporate ladder. In the digital age, though, nothing […]

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Your English teacher didn’t do you any favors when she taught you to write with a formal writing style. Neither did mine. Conversational English has become the language of business and it is definitely the language of the Internet. In this post, I’ll explain what a conversational writing style is and list some of the […]

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I can’t believe that I’m going to share this tip with you. To the best of my recollection, I’ve never told anyone else this about my writing. So, if you’re reading this today, you’re one of the lucky few… In recent posts, we’ve been talking about inspiration, where ideas come from and even how to […]

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By Leslie A. Joy What are mind maps? Mind maps essentially take note taking combine it with brainstorming and put it into diagram form. You can use mind maps to organize tasks, ideas, or concepts, solve problems, or as a writing framework.

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By Jennifer Mattern As a freelance writer your portfolio is a valuable marketing tool. But if you’re new to freelancing you may not have professional portfolio pieces you can show off. That’s okay! There are other ways to build samples of your work early in your career. Here are some ways to create portfolio pieces […]

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“Oh no they didn’t!” But sadly, yes they did. Once again I’ve run across someone who thinks that simply because they own a word processor and can type they can write their own web copy–even though they have no writing experience whatsoever. They just don’t see the need to hire a professional writer. They don’t […]

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Freelance writing is a great way to make a living if you love to write. You get to spend all day putting words together, and if you’re good, you get paid for it. For word lovers, what’s not to love? There’s more to freelance writing than words, though. A lot has already been written about […]

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By James Adams Recent figures show that readers of all ages are looking to written print more than they are the internet. Even with all the advances in technology and information available via the web, ninety percent of Americans claim to still read magazines.

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