Writing How-To

Your headline is the first impression of your published article. Writing a great headline can be the difference between a handful of views or thousands of views. It can mean the difference between growing a loyal audience or losing integrity over weak content. You [...]

Writing is a perishable skill. It’s one of those things that takes practice. It really doesn’t matter how much you read and study about how to become a better writer. It doesn’t matter how much you talk about wanting to become a writer. At [...]

Ah, the life of a blogger. Writing blog posts, getting traffic to your site, and at some point trying to make money at it.  A common question for those wanting to start a blog; “Can I start a blog that makes money while I’m [...]

Having a blog is a necessity for almost any business that has an online presence. Everything from an independent contractor to a large corporation. Blogging is a versatile marketing tool that you shouldn’t ignore. While utilized properly though, a blog can do amazing things [...]

The dream contract for any freelancer is scoring a regular blogging retainer. After a few months though, when you’ve exhausted your initial list of content topics, how can you put a fresh spin on the same topics for new blog posts? Or maybe you [...]

Let’s say you needed to email an important person out of the blue. Maybe it's a hiring manager at a company you're interested in working at. Maybe it's some type of outreach marketing email for your current job. Learning how to email a busy [...]

Writing well requires a significant amount of practice and energy. But as you hone this skill, you might find yourself developing bad habits. Whether you’re struggling with writer’s block, finding the right images for your article, or trying to ensure you have enough links, [...]

There’s really no secret to learning how to write a rough draft. it’s just about knowing what a rough draft is supposed to accomplish and learning the best ways to write one that supports your final written work. So, let’s begin by answering the [...]

Why You Need To Improve Your Writing Skills The internet is full of writing tips for how to improve your writing skills. You already know to use action verbs and avoid passive voice. Current writing standards for creating content also stress the use [...]