Word Magic
Looking for a side hustle? Here’s your challenge: time. Most side hustles take time, and energy. If you have a full-time job, you’re exhausted when you get home. Do you want to meet freelance writing deadlines after midnight? Or, if you’re an early bird, at 4 AM? I side-hustled freelancing for magazines at 4 AM for years. At the time, … Read more
Do you write articles? If you’re a content creator, you’re accustomed to writing articles for websites and publications. As a content marketing strategy, article content works for your clients, who pay you to write. However, you may not have considered that if it works for your clients, it can work for you. Search Engine Journal has useful statistics about content … Read more
“Is content writing the same as ghostwriting?” Several writers wanted definitions for those terms, so let’s look at them. An aside: be aware that in freelance writing, unless clients are experienced in hiring writers, they may use terms which mean one thing to you, and something entirely different to them. So, always ask questions so that you know exactly what … Read more
Are you looking for fresh content ideas? If you create content, you know that content creation takes time, thought, and energy. Sometimes the well runs dry. When that happens, go back to basics: to your readers, or viewers, if you’re developing videos. Think about your readers, and their problems. Additionally, think about your own needs. Need content ideas? Make a … Read more
Are you writing short fiction? Perhaps you’re wondering where to post your material, like the writer who asked: “Should I post a short story on my blog, or on Medium or Simily? If I it post on my blog, no one will see it. A couple of authors are posting to Simily.” My humble opinion: instead of asking where to … Read more