Why Writers Need to Know CMS
Even though I’m only the ripe ‘ole age of 30, I sometimes feel the timing of my journalism degree means I missed out on the proper...
How to Write Great Boilerplate: 5 Do’s, 5 Don’ts, 5 Examples From Different Industries
What is a boilerplate? A boilerplate sums up the compelling story for a brand in a clear, standby description that can be easily included...
Survey Results: How Freelancers Set Rates for Different Assignments
Different assignments, different rates, but same freelancer. Do really value and understand your freelancers’ time? If you need to better...
The History of Female Writers
Though romantic comedies may paint a different picture, there is a major gender divide within media. In honor of Women’s History Month,...
More Than Words: Online Courses to Improve Your Freelancer Toolbox (and Stay Competitive)
These days, it’s usually not enough to be a professional wordsmith. As the content marketing landscape evolves at a dizzying pace,...
How to Write Great Bios for Others: 5 Do’s, 5 Don’ts, 5 Good Examples
Keys for writing someone else’s bio: Keep it succinct, start with current role and responsibilities, don’t get hung up on dates, and...
What Writers Should Know About SEO to Stay Competitive in 2019
I couldn’t help but wonder… how Carrie Bradshaw could afford that one-bedroom stunner with an oversized closet on the Upper East Side....
8 Interviewing Skills for Writing Like an Expert on Anything (Even If You’re Not Neil deGrasse
Do you have the essential interviewing skills that can help you write like a professional journalist? Great interviewers embrace...
The Evolving Role of Writers in the Gig Economy: Growing Your Freelancing Skill Set (1 of 5)
If you want to break a leg in the industry these days, it’s important to understand what you need to master, why it’s important and of...
5 Key Elements for a Client Case Study [One-Pager Template]
A case study is an valuable content asset that mature marketing organizations should develop for use in the sales cycle. To create an...
How to Write a Script for a Chatbot: Key Elements for Good Dialogue Flow
If you were a child of the ’80s, you likely remember the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book series, where you would be presented with...
A Crossword to Avoid Editorial Disgruntlement [PDF]
In honor of Crossword Puzzle Day, which today marks the 105th birthday of the first crossword, we created one of our own — going totally...
The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Pitching
Finding work is a top concern for freelancers. In fact, a whole host of income-related issues are troubling today’s freelancers, who...
Yes, Good Grammar Is (Still) Important, and Here’s Why
Why is good grammar important? While texting and verbal slang are widely accepted in many scenarios, your grammar skills will set you...
Top 7 Etiquette Rules for Public Relations (3 of 5)
Whether it is a product, a destination, a property or a person, every brand wants to share their unique proposition with the masses. Or...
Invasion of the Word Snatchers: Emoji, GIFs and ‘Moar’… Does It Bother You? [Surve
We live in exciting and dynamic times, from a linguistic perspective. Not only have the grammar and style rules of 200 years become...
From ‘Chopped’ to ‘Master Chef’: Making Food TV With Crystal Bahmaie
Producing hit TV shows for Food Network, Travel Channel and network television: It has to be the best job in the world. Right? All you do...
The Role of a Publicist in Journalism and How They Help Writers, Too (1 of 5)
In this five-part series, we navigate the importance of publicity in content creation, and illustrate how these two powerhouses can...
How to Write the Perfect Bio for Your CV Portfolio and Get More Work
Your bio is one of the most important features of your CV Portfolio, or any writer profile for thatmatter. I’d say that your bio and...



















