Create Content That’s Compelling—Finding Your Story’s Spine
There are many ways to create content that’s compelling, but using storytelling can help you educate, inform, and entertain your audience at the same time. My father is a professional storyteller, a fact that I’m sometimes reluctant to admit. “You mean, he likes to lie about his fishing trips,” my friends ask. No, he tells stories drawn from any number of places—mythology, real life people, events in his own life (and sometimes mine). When he visited me this year, I saw him in action. Not performing, but creating. He spent hours working on a single story, arranging the facts into a...
read more30 Freelance Writer Tips–Creating a Strong Job Application
Earning a living as a freelance writer is easier said (written about?) than done. These 30 tips will get you moving in the right direction by helping you create a strong job application.
read moreStop Whining and Make Time to Write — Seven Steps Toward a Writing Life
Every moment you spend whining about not having enough time to write is a moment you could have been writing. Make time to write … now!
read moreHow to Organize Your Website Content—A Quick and Dirty Guide
Organizing your website content is one of the most important steps in creating a useful website. When readers (such as customers, clients, followers, or random people in search of funny cat pictures) land on your website, they need to be able to find what they are looking for in the shortest amount of time. Or, they need to quickly realize that your website doesn’t have the information they want, so they can go elsewhere Step #1: Don’t Annoy Your Readers “Can’t I just have a search box on my website?” Well, sure. Search boxes are great in some cases, but often they are used because the...
read moreSeven Ways to Make Freelance Websites Work for You
As the economy limps along, the demand for qualified freelancers continues to grow. Freelance websites–such as oDesk and Elance–report increased jobs posted on their sites. In spite of the abundant opportunities, making the transition from a steady job to freelance work is not always smooth. As you step into the deep end of the employment pool, keep in mind these seven tips for making freelance websites work for you. Don’t underbid your food budget. Many jobs posted on freelance websites aren’t worth your time. You will often find jobs that pay under $5 an hour or $1...
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Stop Waiting – Read the New Short Story Now
