What does it mean to say, I am a blogger? For some of us it’s a means to an end. Maybe we’ve decided to get rich quick (ha ha) and use our blog as a way to bring people to our product. For some, a blog is the personal online journal… we blog about our [...]
If you’re in the writing biz, it goes without saying that you have a relationship with words. I love words, and I love talking; it’s often more fun than writing. As a natural born storyteller I can tell an engaging story, but, inevitably, I end up taking you to a couple of different places in [...]
There’s an ongoing conversation in a one of my freelance writing forums on LinkedIn about whether it’s a good idea to give a prospective client a free writing sample. Don’t do It. I speak from experience. I’ve done it. I had a shot at a writing job for a start-up men’s skincare website. I went [...]
Another webinar, another promise to teach you how to get 5000 hits in a day, 3000 subscribers, the best guest posts, millions of dollars and a shot at the big times. Yawn. I confess. I’ve watched a couple of these lately. Today it was a webinar on how to publish your own e-book on Amazon [...]
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 [...]
