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Article Writers Uncovered: The Secrets to Thriving in the World of Content Creation

Leave a Comment / Web Content / By Brenda Barron

Article writers are essential. From crafting engaging blog posts to penning thought-provoking editorials, skilled writers help businesses, publications, and individuals reach their target audiences. If you’re an aspiring article writer or looking to improve your skills, this guide is for you. We’ll uncover the secrets to thriving in the competitive world of content creation, offering …

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Writing is Scary — Here Are 10 Movies That Prove It

Leave a Comment / Writing / By Annie Sisk

“Writing is easy. You simply sit down at a typewriter, open your veins, and bleed.” ~ Red Smith Well, with a recommendation like that, who wouldn’t jump at the chance to be a writer? Of course, the reality of the profession is (usually) a bit more mundane than the reality faced by the writers in …

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21 GIFs That Sum Up How You’re Feeling About #NaNoWriMo Right Now

Leave a Comment / Writing / By Brenda Barron

How’s life during NaNoWriMo? Good, I hope! Though I’m not actively participating this year, the try-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month rush is all around me and I love it. You go, writers! I’m inspired by your word sprints and your word counts. Keep it up! We’re looking at day 11 of the great race here and I know what …

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The Freelancer’s Guide to Back-to-School Shopping + TMNT Giveaway!

5 Comments / Business / By Brenda Barron

Welcome social media followers, readers, friends, and family! Before I dive into the freelance shopping guide, let’s get this giveaway business out of the way first. I’ve partnered with the kind folks over at TV Store Online to give away a brand-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles backpack to one of my lucky readers! All you …

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2 Essential Things You MUST HAVE to Launch a Freelance Writing Business

3 Comments / Business, Writing / By Brenda Barron

Getting a freelance writing business off the ground can be all-consuming. There are a lot of things you need to account for like building a portfolio of solid clips, sending out applications to freelance gigs, and maintaining a blog. You have to spend time doing your own accounting and marketing, your taxes and client research. …

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Is it Time to Regenerate Your Freelance Business?

Leave a Comment / Business / By Brenda Barron

Businesses have to change with the times. When a freelance business stays on the same path without fitting into the needs of the day, other freelancers are more than willing to step in and do the work in your place. Sometimes, your business just gets tired and needs a fresh look. It needs to be …

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The Ornament Issue by Barbara Tomporowski

1 Comment / Writing / By Brenda Barron

I have something exciting to share with you all today! I’m participating in Rhonda Parrish’s Giftmas Blog Tour. We’re all exchanging blog posts and whatnot about the holidays and today is mine turn to host. Woo-hoo! I’m so excited to bring to you a piece of writing from Barbara Tomporowski about holiday traditions. Be sure …

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7 Awesome Reasons Your Company Needs Case Studies Right Now

Leave a Comment / Business / By Brenda Barron

I’ve read a lot of writing blogs, people. And on those blogs, there’s information about writing all sorts of things from blog posts to web content to business plans. But you know what I don’t see get a lot of coverage? Case studies. And I can’t figure out why. I mean, these are a marketing …

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5 Ways to Build Respect for Your Freelance Business

Leave a Comment / Business / By Brenda Barron

Most freelancers work from home, which provides a lot of convenience. Those who don’t live the freelance life think we just sit around doing nothing all day. This can be incredibly frustrating when you’re trying to convey yourself as a true professional. Snide, snarky comments are uttered in our presence often, like: So, you’re freelancer, …

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5 Dalek-Inspired Tips for Following Your Social Media Mentors

4 Comments / Social Media / By Brenda Barron

Anyone who talks to me more than five minutes learns two things: 1. I’m passionate about writing. 2. I’m a full-blown Whovian. And while the written word is something I wrestle with on a daily basis, how I share that content online is an ever-changing process. Am I tweeting enough? Too little? Am I post …

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