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Phone Interview Tips for Health Writers

by Shawn Radcliffe | May 12, 2020 | Writing

For freelance health writers who create content for print or online publications, phone interviews are a routine part of their work. But in the new world of COVID-19, where social distancing means face-to-face interviews are off the table in many parts of the world,...

4 Myths About Meditation Practice That Are Keeping You Stressed

by Shawn Radcliffe | Mar 21, 2016 | Health, Meditation, Yoga

Meditation practice is more than just contemplating your navel (the belly button, that is, not the orange). The benefits of meditation include helping you concentrate, relax, reduce your stress and relieve fatigue. Meditation has also been used alongside conventional...

Create Content That’s Compelling: Finding Your Story’s Spine

by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 14, 2012 | Business, Writing

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...

30 Freelance Writer Tips–Creating a Strong Job Application

by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 13, 2012 | Business, Writing

If you are a freelance writer just starting out, most likely you spend a great deal of time searching for work. You are not alone. After a few (dozen) rejections, you may be tempted to give up on the self-sufficient freelance lifestyle and find another nine-to-five...

Stop Whining and Make Time to Write — Seven Steps Toward a Writing Life

by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 13, 2012 | Writing

If you want more time to write, the first thing you should do is to stop whining about it. Think about how many times you’ve said something like “I wish there was more time in the day,” or “I’ll start writing during television reruns.” Now add up all of those moments...