nDash vs. Draft.co for Freelance Writers
February 16, 2023
There is no shortage of marketplaces and platforms open to freelance writers today. Not surprising, given that it’s an industry every business needs from time to time. Yet writing has experienced plenty of disruption during the 2020s. Meaning creatives need to know the best freelance writing platforms to join. While nDash has much to offer an […]
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Considering AI Copywriting? Things to Know First
February 14, 2023
Using AI in Copywriting We’ve been reading a lot about using AI for copywriting on social media and blogs. The debate continues to ensue – is it possible to do this? And, if so, how? After conducting independent experiments, our findings show that AI writing tools are good for some things during the “prep work” […]
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Confessions from a Freelancer: How NOT to Handle an Excess Workload
February 7, 2023
Meredith Summers discusses her experiences with how “not” handle an excessive workload as a freelancer. My Experience as a Freelancer: Then vs. Now At the beginning of my freelance writing career, I couldn’t have been farther from working at full capacity if I tried. In fact, I found myself being grateful for scammers. At least […]
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Composable Digital Experience Trends in 2023 for Copywriters
December 20, 2022
“The web is our playground for Composable Digital Experience solutions. With hundreds of SaaS vendors providing specialized solutions, real composability will reduce costs and bring more choices for customers,” Himadri Chakrabarti, Global VP of Technology, Nishtech Inc. Copywriters and the Composable Digital Experience As a copywriter, you must stay aware of the trends in digital […]
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Writing vs. Managing Writers: Making the Transition
December 6, 2022
Should You Transition Toward Managing Writers? You might be a very talented writer. That could mean your portfolio could include many articles, case studies, white papers, or blog posts. Those talents could also include learning every rule in the AP Style guide or a few other style guides. But sooner or later, you might desire […]
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SEO – Back to Basics
November 1, 2022
In August 2022, Google announced the “helpful content update.” The purpose was to help ensure that Google search engine users see more “original, helpful content written by people, for people.” What does that mean for SEO strategies? “By people” means written by humans, as opposed to by AI robots, whose writing, at least so far, […]
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Freelance Red Flags: How to Avoid Being Scammed
October 25, 2022
Working for yourself as a freelancer can be very lucrative. It can provide you with greater flexibility and the ability to charge your own rates. However, it’s vital to be weary of scammers and potential clients that may be looking to take advantage of you. In a survey by Flexjobs, 17 percent of the 2,600 respondents […]
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How to Research Your Idea BEFORE You Pitch It
October 13, 2022
Ideas are the driving force behind many content writers. An idea for something to write could lead to your next accepted pitch. But your pitch will need more than just an idea, and that’s where good research comes in. Getting Started with Research Boost the chances of pitch acceptance by familiarizing yourself with the brand. […]
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Freelancers: The Importance of Having a Side Hustle
October 4, 2022
What is a Side Hustle, and Why is it Important for Freelancers? Whether you’re working as a full-time freelancer or moonlighting for additional income, it’s always important to build additional revenue streams into your life. One way you can earn additional income is to have a side hustle, and according to a survey by Zapier, […]
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Freelancer Guide: How to Manage Revisions Without Raging Out
September 13, 2022
If you’ve been working as a freelancer for a while, you’ve likely come across a client asking for a revision. Taking time to manage revisions is an everyday part of the job for in-house teams and freelancers. Typically, they could involve making either minor or major changes to the deliverables. Some clients may ask for […]
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