Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Imagine writing about something that bores the heck out of you for the rest of eternity To help you avoid the mistakes that freelance writers make early in their careers, I’ve put together a list of the most lucrative freelance writing niches. These are short pieces of content and publishers need lots of them on a regular basis.

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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Copywriters call it a 'hook,' and learning how to write social media hooks can be the difference between your followers scrolling past your post or stopping in their tracks to see what you have to say. It should get people to perk up and pay attention (and, ultimately, engage with your content). Will you rely on curiosity?

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 11, 2023

December typically means something other than landing new writing jobs since many companies slow down the hiring process during this time. But landing writing work is happening to me now and it’s a new thing. Using LinkedIn was one of the methods I used to land a freelance writing gig back when I first started.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Are you looking for Christian writing jobs? Do you want to get paid to write for Christian markets? Writing for Christian publications is definitely possible and can be a great way to make money writing. For Christian writers , writing about faith-related topics can be deeply gratifying.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 2, 2025

Wondering if there are online magazines that pay decent freelance writing rates in 2025? But businesses, magazines, and digital publications still have freelance writing jobs they need to fill. USD a word for digital content in alignment with their brand, which is focused on the empowerment of young women. USD a word.

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Nick Ursborne

APRIL 21, 2023

I’ve been using GPT as a brainstorming buddy, a research assistant, a first draft copy and content writer, a social media writer… and more. This time I asked GPT-4 to write me a 40-page Kindle book I could publish on Amazon. Homework #5 is to write a blog post on this exact topic. The book was published on Sunday evening.

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Backlinko

APRIL 7, 2025

Google provides fairly detailed guidelines about the type of content its looking for: helpful content. We aim for every article we publish to meet or exceed Google’s helpful content standards. After reading this article, you’ll have 10 Google-approved strategies for creating people-first content.

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ContentWriters

MARCH 28, 2025

To thrive as a freelance writer in 2025, mastering SEO content writing is essential. Clients expect content that ranks, attracts the right audience, and enhances user experience. This guide covers key SEO content writing tips to help you craft optimized, high-ranking content. What Is SEO Writing?

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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The original Buffer Marketing team started posting to the blog as far back as 2013, a very different time for content on the Internet.  Our blog and writing process have seen many iterations throughout the years.  Writing toolkit This is not an exhaustive list as we might individually use different tools.

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Backlinko

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

million blog posts get published. But when you write an article, you’re looking to accomplish more than just catching attention. You want to create content that leads to real results. We’ve seen firsthand how the right approach to content can lead to higher engagement, more shares, and increased visibility.

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Credible Content

MAY 28, 2023

Writing and publishing e-books for personal branding. What Is E-Book Writing and Publishing? E-book writing and publishing refers to the process of creating, formatting, and distributing electronic books, also known as e-books. It undergoes editing, proofreading, and revision to ensure quality and accuracy.

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Buffer

AUGUST 27, 2024

Or found a piece of content you worked on a while ago that could do with a refresh and redistribution? These days, with the right automations, you can skip the chaos and jump straight into crafting killer content without the headache of managing it all manually.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Information gain measures how unique and valuable your content is compared to existing content. It’s what makes your content fresh—often leading to better rankings. I interviewed three content leaders in various industries about their best work. Your content should satisfy the user’s primary search intent.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Still, when I set about refreshing more than 10 years’ worth of branded content to bring The Content Strategist up to date with our current web optimization and brand standards, I knew I had my work cut out for me. We wanted a data-backed action plan for making our content as relevant as possible in 2024 and beyond.

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Backlinko

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Making great content isn’t easy, but a solid content brief can make all the difference. At Backlinko, we’ve seen how strong content briefs drive results. In this guide, you’ll learn what to include in a content brief, see three examples, and get step-by-step instructions to create your own. What Is a Content Brief?

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ContentWriters

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Learning how to write a listicle might seem straightforward, but creating one that drives real engagement while delivering value is easier said than done. When done right, listicles combine what readers and search engines love: scannable content, clear value propositions, and structured information that’s easy to digest and share.

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iWriter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Welcome to the dynamic world of content writing, where trends shift faster than a scroll through your social media feed! From misconceptions about keyword stuffing to outdated beliefs about audience preferences, this post will unravel the truths that can elevate your content strategy in the coming year.

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 16, 2025

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Todays post is excerpted from From Pitch to Print: The Nonfiction Writers 10-Step Plan to Getting Published by Dr. Jennifer Dorsey. Bookshop Amazon Many authors I work with are often surprised to find that marketing for their book actually begins well in advance of finding a publishing path. To people you know.

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Enchanting Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve thought a lot about writing this year. And about the value of writing. Writing has felt as an act of defiance. And, sometime in June, my inner critic tried to tell me writing was a waste of my energy. Quit writing! Because writing makes me feel alive, and it allows me to be my best self.

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ContentWriters

APRIL 9, 2025

Technical writing transforms complexity into clarity. But when done right, technical writing builds trust , positions your brand as a thought leader, and moves your audience to take action. But when done right, technical writing builds trust , positions your brand as a thought leader, and moves your audience to take action.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 28, 2024

Over the last several years, I’ve spent oodles of time submitting short stories, essays, poetry, and novels to literary magazines, contests, and publishers. We’re talking scores of hours devoted to searching, formatting, and submitting my stuff directly to the publishing gods (I’m excluding agents). Well, it’s simple, really.

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Over on my Youtube channel, I posted a couple of videos on different websites that pay you to write. I call these types of writing gigs, ad hoc gigs since it’s a one-off type of submission. You can also have ad-hoc clients that call on you a few times a year as well (I’ve had a few of those types of writing jobs too ).

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Express Writers

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Learn the secret behind brand consistency in content marketing and five tips to help you improve your brand consistency. In content marketing, brand consistency includes: Consistent images Consistent content Consistent video More importantly, brand consistency is creating a personality for your brand. What Is Brand Consistency?

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Credible Content

JUNE 2, 2023

20 benefits of publishing a blog post every day. Blogging has become an integral part of online communication and content creation. Active websites are crawled more frequently, leading to prompt indexing of new content. Publishing daily demonstrates valuable and fresh content, positively impacting search rankings.

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Animalz

JANUARY 23, 2023

Two years of experimenting with a host of generative writing tools — GPT-3, Copy.ai, Writer, Jasper, and ChatGPT. We’ve found that we can create great content — content that gets results — with a blend of human and machine. And we’ve dubbed this blend: the Content Cyborg. But our decision is: it’s an advantage.

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ContentWriters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In many cases, the overall tone of your writing is just as important as the information you share. How you present your content directly impacts how readers perceive your authority, reliability, and branding. Formal tone in writing involves using clear, direct, and respectful communication to convey an idea. What Is Formal Tone?

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Elna Cain

AUGUST 26, 2024

When a freelance writing client gives me a 3,000-word article, it usually takes me ten days to write it. And by the time I get time to write the article, ten days or so have passed. This year, I wanted to work on my writing process , streamline processes, and reduce those ten days to less than three days. What gives?

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ContentWriters

JANUARY 30, 2025

Conducting research is one of the most essential parts of the content writing process. Basing your work on respected sources is important for Google EEAT , helping your content rank higher in search engines due to its value, authority, and legitimacy. Accuracy: Is the content truthful? What Is an Authoritative Source?

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Jane Friedman

JULY 17, 2024

AI-generated image using prompt “book publishing executives receiving lots of money from a technology company.” The following article condenses material that I’ve been writing about for the last 18 months in my paid newsletter, The Hot Sheet. ” Apart from their love of oversized cash, notice their whiteness.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They can bloat your word count, and because this content often feels precious to you, it can be incredibly difficult to cut. As a writing coach, I understand these pitfalls; yet, as a memoirist, I also feel the powerful urge to not just write about the past, but to find every possible reason to keep it in my manuscript.

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Publishing Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Theres a cornucopia of newsletters, blogs and podcasts available to publishers, authors, and book people, so we asked those who follow the industry what they actually read. where you go for content and, of course, what if anything youre willing to pay.

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Animalz

DECEMBER 5, 2024

” When Jimmy hosts Content, Briefly , Superpath’s podcast , guests often mention how this post has influenced their careers. Many other content marketers tell us the same on sales and customer calls. I’m pretty happy if people still talk about one of my articles a few weeks after I hit publish. A ready audience.

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Credible Content

MAY 20, 2023

Writing blog posts with useful insights There are millions of blog posts published every day. On top of that, people are writing entry level blog posts using ChatGPT and Bard from Google by the dozens every day. With so much content readily available, how do you stand out. They share your content.

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ContentWriters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

SEO is still crucial for effective content marketing–even as consumers switch from Google to AI tools in their searches. This move highlights the growing focus on user experience and the importance of intent, content quality, and delivering fast, accurate answers. To stay ahead, marketers must adapt their SEO content strategies.

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Credible Content

MAY 30, 2023

The set of writing skills a content writer must have. Strong command of language: A professional content writer should have a solid grasp of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Adaptability: Being able to adjust writing style, tone, and format to suit different audiences, platforms, and content requirements.

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ContentWriters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Great writing should feel effortless to read. Your audience should breeze through your writing without losing interest. In the 1940s, Dr. Rudolph Flesch developed the Flesch Reading Ease test to gauge how easy it is to read someone’s writing. If it’s harder to read, then it’s harder to understand.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The human-interest approach is also a powerful tool that can elevate nonfiction writing from informative to truly impactful. Writing for an audience of non-experts involves a major shift in writing style that goes beyond using simpler language. Don’t be afraid to contact people whose voice can enrich your content.

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