Tag: blogger
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Freelance Writers and Grammar Checkers: Why AI Won’t Be Driving My Car Anytime Soon
Relying on your grammar checker? Even if you’ve gone for a premium version like the much-overhyped Grammarly, you should make a point of checking whether the things it suggests are correct. They very often aren’t – and they seem to catch out people who should know better. Apart from recommending things that are wrong, grammar…
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Content Writing: Acronyms and Jargon
“WXVGL!” Omg! What does that mean? Don’t search it. As far as I can see, it isn’t taken… yet. However, I expect it soon will be. Currently, it’s just what I say as I wake up in the morning – and it means nothing other than that I’m still non-verbal. But hey! Acronyms rule and…
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Freelance Writers: 6 Basics to Boost Engagement
Passionate about writing? How passionate are you about writing for clients? After all, they’re not just a necessary inconvenience: they’re the reason why you’re able to stay afloat. Passion does matter. It always matters. You have to be able to feel it to express it. You need to express it to achieve reader engagement. You…
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Freelance Writers: Beware of These 5 Errors
Freelance content writing might seem like an easy gig, but your path is littered with stumbling blocks that you’ll need to avoid. In an earlier post, you’ll find tips to help you craft better copy. This post covers things that it doesn’t, so take basics like “don’t write lengthy sentences” and “make it easy to…
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Top 10 Tips For Content Writers
Shout-out to all those content writers out there! If you’re relatively new to the business, or are hoping to craft good content for your own business’s website, what should you be looking out for? How can you engage and inform your readers? Here’s what you need to know! 1. Grab Them From the Get-Go Introductions…
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How to Get the Best Results When Working with Freelance Writers
Are you considering employing a freelance writer to help you with your website, blog, press releases, or social media content? Get insider tips on how to get the results you’re hoping for right here! Where Can You Find Remote Content Writers? SEO agencies are usually willing to offer you content writing services. It will tend…
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Tricky Singulars and Plurals and a Changing Language
Have you noticed that the choice between singular and plural forms of words can get a little tricky? If you haven’t, then you might learn something from this short article! Top tip: don’t rely on grammar checkers unless you already know what you’re doing. They can be confusing, and sometimes, they’re just plain wrong! The…
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IAPWE: Scam?
It starts off with what looks to be a genuine work opportunity. There’s quite a lengthy skills test to complete. After a couple of weeks, you get an email saying that you’re hired – except that you aren’t. It turns out you’re now an approved member of IAPWE – the Professional Association of Writers and…
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Why I Started This Blog
I’ve done it at last! I’m starting my own blog after over 12 years of writing for other people’s blogs.
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