Hamad Abdel AalDec 3, 20195 min readHow to Write a Call to Action People Actually Want to ClickWhat is a CTA? In marketing, a CTA is a “call to action” or the compelling language used to get a consumer to click a button or link, or...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 10, 20192 min readCan a Bot Take Your Writing Job? How to “Out Write” Bots in the Age of AINatural 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...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 9, 20195 min readA Harsh Edit Is a Freelancer’s Worst Nightmare — Here’s How to RecoverNo 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 —...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 2, 20194 min read3 Outdated Grammar Rules That No Longer ApplyDo grammar rules ever become outdated? Of course, they do. Three primary examples of errors that no longer matter include ending a...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 26, 20194 min readCross-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...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 24, 20194 min read5 Skills You Need for Long-Term Success in Content MarketingEarned a journalist degree — check. Built a freelancing side hustle you’re mega proud of — done. Want to expand your services and...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 20, 20193 min read7 Writing and Grammar Podcasts to Help You Fine-Tune Your CraftWriting can be a lonely profession, especially if you work remotely. Sometimes we all need to hear other voices from people who...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 19, 20193 min readUmberto Eco’s 10 Rules on When and How to QuoteIn this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 18, 20194 min read7 Persuasive Copywriting Hacks That Will Lead to More ConversionsIf you can persuade visitors, you have a good chance of getting them to take action — to click, learn more, or buy — all actions that...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 12, 20194 min readRoadmap Your Writing: A Secret Title, a Fictitious Introduction and MoreIn this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 11, 20197 min readFeast, Not Famine as a Food Content Freelancer: Tips From a Branded Mag EditorThe food writing world is always competitive, with the traditional editorial market shrinking and growing poorer every day. Yet, for a...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 6, 20194 min readSecret Treasures of the AP Stylebook: Important Updates You May Have MissedWhen was the last time you ever gave yourself a nice, leisurely chunk of hours to peruse the latest edition of the AP Stylebook? To check...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 5, 20193 min readCultivating Old Sources for New Stories: Treat Them Like Your First LoveIn this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
Hamad Abdel AalOct 4, 201913 min readHow to Write Epic Product Descriptions With ADEPT Narrative Lines (Even for a Used Couch)In a crowded marketplace, sometimes all you have is spin. So use it — even for something as mundane as selling a used couch. Don’t...
Hamad Abdel AalSep 28, 20194 min readWe Love Libraries: A Writer’s Endless Treasure Trove for IdeasIn this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
Hamad Abdel AalSep 14, 20194 min readFree-Writing and Journaling: Tools to Activate Original IdeasIn this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
Hamad Abdel AalSep 13, 20193 min readFreelancer Bootcamp: 7 Tips to Avoid Hitting the Big White Wall of Writer’s BlockRent is due on the first whether you’re inspired or not. If you’re a freelancer who makes a living copywriting, you don’t have the luxury...
Hamad Abdel AalSep 7, 20193 min readWhy Academic Humility Is an Essential Part of Research and WritingIn this series, we examine how Umberto Eco’s book, ‘How to Write a Thesis,’ can be used to help writers improve their focus, research...
Hamad Abdel AalSep 6, 20199 min readContent Around the Globe: The Travel Writing Niche (It Ain’t All Glam)Travel writing is one of the most coveted niches in all of writing — and unlike certain niches that lose their appeal after some real...
Hamad Abdel AalSep 5, 20196 min read5 Classic Magazine Content Formats to Borrow for Your BlogTrying to diversify and liven up your brand’s digital content experience? Borrow some story formats from magazines and newspapers....
