Writer’s block is the bane of every freelance writer’s existence. One of the hardest things to do as a freelance writer is to overcome writer’s block. Yesterday and today I’ve had a problem. I’ve been plagued by writer’s block. So, as I sat staring at the computer screen willing the words to come on behalf …
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Writers need editors. Could your freelance writing need an editor? It’s not fun to be told you need to improve. Sometimes, though, that’s just what you need. Remember, it’s probably not personal when a client asks for revisions or an editor requests changes. Your freelance writing might need a little help or direction. Making Revisions …
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As a freelance writer, you might be asked to write press releases. Here are a few tips. The press release is an interesting animal in this Internet age. A press release is often published on a service website rather than sent across a wire and possibly picked up and put into various newspapers. The service …
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If you are looking for inspiration as a writer, you can always fall back on the 8 primary news values. Recently, I’ve had a few people email me and ask how they can make their writing more interesting. While I don’t generally think of myself as a creative person, I do try to make things …
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One of the ways to improve your freelance writing, and establish yourself as an expert, is to write what you know. Among the most common pieces of advice you are likely to receive as an aspiring freelancer writer is writing what you know. There are good reasons that “write what you know” is such common …
