The Write Stuff: Take Your Article Writing From Prosaic to Profound
February 23, 2023
What Are the Core Components of a Successful Article? Did you ever write papers in college that you thought were home runs only to get them back mired in red ink? “What’s the main idea here?” “Paragraphs lack coherency.” “Conclusion is a non sequitur.” “Cite your source.” According to a 2018 Journal of Technology and […]
The Advantages of Outsourcing Content Writing
February 21, 2023
The Demand for Content Has Exploded Over 70% of content marketers surveyed by the Content Marketing Institute rated content marketing as “more important” during the past year. Content marketing in the form of blog posts is a huge part of a strategy. Second only to their organization’s website (90%), marketers (78%) reported that their blog played […]
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 […]
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” […]
Kara Detwiller: Freelance Writer Spotlight
February 9, 2023
nDash’s Managing Editor, Jenn Greenleaf, talks to Kara Detwiller about her transition to becoming a full-time freelance writer and much more! Background: The Highlights Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Kara now calls a small town in Saskatchewan home. You can see her passion for authentic connections in her tweets – Kara Detwiller (@karadetwiller) / Twitter. One of […]
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 […]
Sophie Bebeau: New Freelance Writer Spotlight
February 2, 2023
nDash’s Managing Editor, Jenn Greenleaf, talks to one of the newest community members, Sophie Bebeau, about her journey as a freelance writer. Background: The Highlights On her LinkedIn profile, Sophie describes herself as a “Broadly creative, multi-disciplinary writer and designer with digital and print design experience as well as commercial and creative writing experience.” For over […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Finding and Hiring Freelance Writers
January 31, 2023
Every business needs freelance writers—wordsmiths that can sell your business with their skills. But if you haven’t needed to hire a writer until now, you’re probably wondering, “What should I expect?” and “How can I tell a good writer from a bad one?” Dos: Finding and Hiring Freelance Writers There are plenty of websites and […]
Why Companies Can’t Afford Quiet Hiring Practices
January 24, 2023
With a looming recession on the horizon, many employers are turning to “quiet hiring” to cut costs in the new year. But in the age of the quiet quitter and younger generations’ push for greater work-life balance, is quiet hiring really the answer? What is Quiet Hiring? Simply put, quiet hiring is when an employer […]
Beyond the Numbers: How Accountants Drive Business Success
January 18, 2023
Every business needs a clear financial direction. This is where professional accounting services come into play. When running a business, there is a lot to keep track of. From marketing to operations and staffing, the duties can be overwhelming. All this can consume your time, leaving the financial health of your business unmonitored. Benefits of […]