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Beware of Facebook Job Scams: Essential Tips for Freelancers
I recently explored Facebook communities for freelance writing jobs and found the most interesting thing. Nearly every job advertisement is a scam, which is tough to pull off, even for scammers.
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If You Are New, The One Thing You Must Remember Writers
They said to make it simple to read and easy to scan. Please don’t make the same mistake I did. One of the first things I learned when I started as a freelance writer was that I needed to simplify my writing. I have been working for 14 years, writing for professional consumption, and sometimes, we tend…
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You’re Not Too Old To Start Over
If you are wondering if you are too old to start again, read this. Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash I sometimes wonder if I thought I was too old to start over if I would be where I am today. Probably not. Ageism is a genuine issue in today’s market, and many workplaces actively try to confront it…
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Why Women Can’t Say Yes
‘I’ll get back to you’ is a typical response when we should be saying YES and deciding to invest in ourselves. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash There comes a time in a woman’s life when she feels like she’s given all she has and lost herself. I don’t know the exact age, but I assume it would…
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Freelance Writing Doubts – 5 Ways to Change Your Perspective and Achieve Success
If you are new to freelance writing, then you are struggling with consistency, motivation, and severe bouts of self-doubt. ‘What the hell am I doing?’ may be a thought that runs through your head often.
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Quick and Easy Fixes to Increase Your Readability Score
One fantastic tool and 5 tips to make your content more readable. Way back when I first transitioned from full-time communication consultant to web content creator, my biggest hurdle was editing my work to make it more readable. I didn’t understand what the word meant. Some people may mistake it for dumbing down your words,…
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Compelling Content Comes from Knowing Your Readers
You want to create quality content that will get read. The worst feeling is when you take the time to create content that no one reads. One of the most challenging things to do as a writer or content creator is to come up with an idea of what to write. Sometimes, all we hear…
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The Final Word on Whether You Need a Morning Routine or Not?
Do you need a morning routine to have a productive day? What psychologists tell us and what you can learn from it.