WritingThoughts

If you write web content, you’re familiar with the struggle. Like me, you may wonder, how do I attract readers and get them to respond to and share my content? Even the most carefully crafted piece of content might not get any reader engagement. There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours on an article only […]

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What do you think? Can a software tool improve your writing? The debate’s been raging for years. Some say that only a human editor can understand the nuances of text draft. That hasn’t stopped software developers from trying to create that perfect software editing tool. The latest entry into the software editing arena is the […]

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Today, I have something special for you. Whether you are just starting your freelance writing career or trying to brush up on your writing skills, taking a writing course might just provide the career boost you need. I’ll write more about the importance of training in a few weeks. But for now… Our friends at […]

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One of the most important things that a freelancer can do is get their client agreements in writing. I’ve said this over and over again, yet many freelance writers still fail to get a written agreement before starting a project. I get it. I do. Writing a client proposal is hard. What do you do […]

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I love using words. That love of words is one of the reasons that I became a writer. But the way that you put words together is important. Grammar is sort of a dirty word for some creatives, and I totally understand that. However, if you’re going to break the rules in your writing, you […]

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Social media should be a big part of your freelance writing marketing efforts. If it’s not, you’re missing out. That’s why I was excited to receive a copy of the new book from Jan Zimmerman and Deb Ng, Social Media Marketing All-In-One For Dummies. In this post, I’ll outline some of my thoughts about this […]

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As a freelance writer, you probably already know that it’s important to have a strong online presence. A blog is one way to create an online presence, of course. But there are other ways as well. In this post, I take a look at four places where writers can create an online profile that will […]

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The amount of online resource for freelance writers can seem overwhelming. Recently I ran across three inexpensive resources that most freelance writers will find helpful. In this post, I’ll share a mini-review of each resource.

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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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Working according to a style guide can save both you and your client time and money. When I worked as a writer in the corporate world, each company had their own style guide. The style guide listed the writing rules that a particular company wanted followed. More than that, it saved time and money by […]

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