Every writer has his or her own voice, a unique style of writing. The good writers have perfected their style and worked hard to avoid bad habits. We all have them, it’s a matter of recognizing ours. I had an Ah Ha moment this morning. I’ve caught myself in a very bad habit (and “I’ve” [...]
What are you doing to promote your business this week? Whether you’re a freelance writer, a marketing expert, social media consultant, shoe store owner or an unemployed individual you need a work plan . More importantly–you’ve got to implement that plan. What are you going to do this week? Here’s what I’ve done in the [...]
Guest blogging is a great way to be seen by a wider audience. It’s like going to the neighborhood social…in the neighborhood down the street. You get to step out, strut a little and talk to new people. But, ya gotta do it the right way. You can’t just waltz right in, you have to [...]
One of my greatest frustrations as a freelance writer is the prospective client who believes he can get a page of web content for under $10 and expect it will be ‘good’. All I can do is laugh… and sigh. No one gets good content at that price. And, everyone wants good content for their [...]
This past Saturday was Shop Local day for users of the American Express card. All that was required was for card users to register their card with American Express before heading out. Users could shop at any local business, spend a minimum of $25 and get a $25 credit on their credit card statement. Simple. [...]
The answer to my question naturally varies over time. Forty years ago the answer would have been my pen, paper and my typewriter. Today, a freelance writer’s valuable tools most certainly include the computer. I Have come to realize the value of my laptop computer and all the hindrances it creates in my life as [...]
A good freelance writer knows her job is to get the message across-poetically, or succinctly depending on the client. We use words to shape opinion, bring in customers, and to market a new idea in a novel and compelling way. Our challenge is to craft the right statement for the right occasion. There are so [...]
We’ve all had those moments of thinking to ourselves, he wants me to write about WHAT- the one where we sigh, fidget and finally answer with a very positive, “of course, I can come with a great angle”. Years ago I had a small cafe with a partner who had a habit of saying yes [...]
Could you venture a guess at how many blogs or other informative newsletter-type emails arrive in your mailbox on a regular basis? I’m afraid to count. As an enthusiastic supporter of the blog world and an inquisitive, “gotta know” personality I’ve clicked many an RSS Feed box. Over the weekend I was culling unread emails [...]
When I was in college I took a job driving one of the University buses, a big city transit bus. It was 1974 and I believe I was the first female to drive a bus for the University. I loved it and had great fun interacting with the people in their surprise to see a [...]
