WritingThoughts

Grammar mistakes can make you look bad. A misspelled word here, a dangling participle there. That’s all it takes for your would-be client to decide that you’re sloppy and move on. That’s why it’s so important to proofread anything you publish. Of course, it’s hard to catch your own mistakes. There’s nothing more annoying than […]

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Every night while you sleep thousands of prospective clients and readers for your blog get up and start to work. Your company or services are perfect for them. Yet they have no idea you exist. Why? They have no idea that you exist because you only share content and social posts during your own working […]

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When it comes to writing for the web, you have to grab your reader’s attention quickly. In many cases, you have just seconds before they click away. That’s why shorter is better. Shorter paragraphs. Shorter sentences. Shorter words. A newbie mistake when it comes to online content is to write like you’re trying to impress […]

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In many ways, copywriters are the unsung heroes of the marketing world. Well-written content can mean the difference between a successful marketing campaign and an utter failure. But copywriters can’t do a good job unless they have the right information. And it’s up to the client to provide that crucial information.

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Over the years, I’ve noticed a real need for freelance writers to find more mentoring relationships with each other than can normally be accomplished through commenting on blogs or participating in social media. Freelance writers need specific information about how to succeed. So, I went looking for a place that could provide both a chance […]

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Headline after headline proclaims the sad news–writing skills are deteriorating. Blame the texting. Blame social media. Blame the schools. Blame whoever or whatever you want–it doesn’t really matter. The facts are the same. The sad truth is that if you can’t write well you’ll have fewer opportunities in life. Communication skills are key to success.

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“How can I earn more money as a freelance writer?” This is probably the number one question that other freelance writers ask me. My answer to them is always the same. My answer is this–write for the business market. You may not get a byline, but the pay for commercial copywriting is much better than […]

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