Tag: freelance writer
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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: US, Canada, Australia, UK and Europe – Differences and Similarities
Content writing in English is not simply a matter of knowing how to write in English. Sounds crazy? English is a single language – or is it? The devil’s in the details, and it can be quite a tricky little devil too. Apart from the technicalities, there are also what I call “national characteristics” to…
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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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SEO Best Practice: What Content Writers Need to Know
There’s no getting past it: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) still matters. But, much to the relief of writers, the nature of the beast has changed dramatically. I can still remember receiving long lists of very similar keywords, being told to implement a certain keyword density, and being instructed to structure work around keywords instead of…
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Your Content Strategy: Tips From a Freelance Writer
A content strategy involves much more than randomly posting content that’s vaguely relevant to what you do. It aims to build your online visibility and your business’s reputation. This article covers the basics that lie behind a content strategy and its implementation.
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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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Top 3 Freelance Writing Myths and How They Affect Customer Experiences
Buying into the myths surrounding freelance writing results in unhappy freelancers and dissatisfied clients. The top three are eye-openers!
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How to Choose a Freelance Writer: Do They Match Your Tone of Voice (TOV)?
Of all the things you specify when working with a freelance writer, tone can be the most difficult to pin down. One person’s “friendly and informal” is another’s “assertive and authoritative,” for example. Think about the last time you went to a social gathering. Everyone may have been friendly, but different people have different ways…
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Hire a Freelance Writer or Use Chat GPT for Free?
Can chat GPT produce factually correct copy? Here’s why I believe it shouldn’t even be used as a writing tool.
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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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