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Natural language generation… how natural is it? I had to see AI in action for myself. I used a free online essay-writing bot and I have...
A Harsh Edit Is a Freelancer’s Worst Nightmare — Here’s How to Recover
No matter how many publications I write for, how many stories I knock out of the park (go me!) or how confident I feel in my talent —...
How Writers Help Clients Reach Their Goals (and How to Demonstrate It)
When you’re pitching a new client, what do you put first… your revenue goals or theirs? All too often, freelance writers worry about...
5 Content Marketers on How They Snagged Long-Term Contracts
You’re fairly confident in your skills as a journalist. You have some bylines that you’re mighty proud of. You’ve figured out how to...
15 Examples of Irresistible Calls to Action to Use in Your Content Marketing
If you’ve ever felt like you needed to poke your content with a stick just to see if it is still alive, then you probably haven’t been...
Guide: Standardize Your Metrics to (Finally) Determine Social Media ROI
Measuring social media ROI continues to be difficult for some marketers — but a big reason for that is because we often look beyond the...
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Stories about those pristine, high-gloss offices in Manhattan where employees are required to have spotless desks — nary even a coffee or...
3 Outdated Grammar Rules That No Longer Apply
Do grammar rules ever become outdated? Of course, they do. Three primary examples of errors that no longer matter include ending a...
What Is ROI — and Why Does It Matter to a Writer?
There are plenty of abbreviations thrown around haphazardly in the content industry — TK, SEO, SEM — and the list goes on. But one that...
Unwrapping the Illustration Process: A Graphic Designer Shares Her Approach
Just like a Halloween costume, illustrations can be fun and colorful or scary and monochromatic, but they all serve as the impressive...
Sabotaging Your Inbound Marketing With These Nine Big Content Mistakes?
Inbound marketing mistakes run the gamut, from ignoring the power of original content to trying to cut corners. And the worst could be...
Get Control of Your Life Through Time-Blocking
“Where did the day go?” “I spent all day in my pajamas.” “I have no life outside of work.” If any or all of those sound familiar, you’re...
Cross-Referencing: A Research Tool to Lay Out a Project’s “Center” and “Periphery”
In this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
5 Skills You Need for Long-Term Success in Content Marketing
Earned a journalist degree — check. Built a freelancing side hustle you’re mega proud of — done. Want to expand your services and...
Top 7 Reasons Brands Stumble at Making Great Content Consistently
A successful content marketing strategy is essential in today’s business environment. According to today’s new 2020 B2B Content Marketing...
Landing Page Builder Review: Hubspot vs. Unbounce vs. Instapage vs. Optimizely
Building high-performing landing pages is a priority for many marketers — and for good reason. If you read our article about the...
7 Writing and Grammar Podcasts to Help You Fine-Tune Your Craft
Writing can be a lonely profession, especially if you work remotely. Sometimes we all need to hear other voices from people who...
Umberto Eco’s 10 Rules on When and How to Quote
In this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
7 Persuasive Copywriting Hacks That Will Lead to More Conversions
If you can persuade visitors, you have a good chance of getting them to take action — to click, learn more, or buy — all actions that...



















