Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Companies find it hard to resist the math of using AI to write at least some of their copy and content. There are huge productivity benefits and costs savings when you compare AI-generated work with the same tasks written by human writers. Does the copy include elements of story? Is the copy respectful and non-manipulative?

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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Freelance and in-house writers are relying too heavily on AI tools like ChatGPT to write their sales copy, content, and social media updates. When you use the same tool as every other writer, you begin to churn out writing that feels generic, flat… and the same as everything else out there. The result? That’s insane!

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When I started using LinkedIn as a freelance writer, I thought of it as a resume platform. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap. With the demand for freelance work, you need a place to market your skills and experience as a freelance writer.

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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Here are just three of many types of story you can add to your copy and content. As a writer I can now create a hypothetical scenario or story. The future belongs to writers and copywriters who combine AI and Emotional Intelligence. The post How stories add emotional appeal to your AI-assisted copy and content.

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I’ve been a content writer for SaaS for almost a decade now… well, I mean, a freelancer, not just a writer. This was my first and only niche as a writer, and I must love it since I’ve stuck with it for all these years. It wasn’t until recently I noticed the rise of the B2B SaaS writer.

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Elna Cain

MAY 8, 2023

In one of my posts about freelance writing and AI challenges, I did not foresee clients accusing writers of using AI writing tools. I’m frustrated and concerned about clients not giving their writers the benefit of the doubt and relying on faulty AI detection tools to check our writing. But Originality is highly inaccurate.

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Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

There is a particular challenge here for writers and copywriters. Is the copy and content created by ChatGPT perfect? Is it as good as the writing of a skilled and experienced human writer? So don’t be surprised if companies leap at the chance to use these tools to create copy and content for pennies a page. No, it isn’t.

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 12, 2023

The process usually goes like this: A writer fills out a form indicating he/she would like to contribute a piece, sharing basic info on their experience level, expertise with the subject matter, and a few writing samples. The pitch helps the editors screen writers based on a few key indicators: Is the pitch relevant? Is it specific?

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Kayleigh Moore

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The internet is flooded with headlines about Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered writing tools and how they’re going to eventually replace writers. Today, many AI-powered writing tools deploy GPT-3 to help users create ad copy, article titles, social media copy, blog posts, job descriptions, and more. But…will they, though?

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Express Writers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Most of these are likely lacking one thing in common a dedicated business content writer. However, if youre currently getting your business content out by asking team members to wear a writers hat a few hours a week, these are challenging hurdles to clear. Companies publishing 16 or more blog posts per month generate 4.5

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Are you a seasoned freelance writer looking to boost your monthly income? Copywriters are responsible for crafting engaging, persuasive copy for things like websites, email marketing campaigns, sales pages, advertisements, and more. With the right expertise, technical writers can consistently earn £1,000 or more per month.

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Copywriter Collective

JANUARY 10, 2025

AI is cranking out copy faster than Hunter S. Back in November, we published an article discussing the use of copy in the Tech industry. So, in the end, their copy doesnt actually tell you anything about the brands identity nor the purpose of the services theyre pushing. But let’s take a moment to be positive.

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ContentWriters

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Learning how to become the best content writer requires more than a computer and strong writing skills. With an average of more than 6 million posts published daily , the demand for exceptional content writers is high. Content writers create materials that inform, educate, or entertain specific audiences.

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Susan Greene

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Writer’s block can be a thing. Here then, are some suggestions to help you move past writer’s block. You don’t have to write the copy in order. Mystery writer Agatha Christie was known to craft a detailed outline before allowing herself to get lost in writing the story. All that white space. What’s the date?

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 7, 2022

And when you think of all the freelance writer responsibilities you need to know, you suddenly have analysis paralysis and don’t know where to begin. Freelance Writer Responsibilities from Job Descriptions. Have you ever read a job description for a freelance writer gig and went, “Uh, no! That’s okay!

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The word freelance writer has been a buzzword for quite some time now — but what does it actually mean?! You’re not alone if you’ve been scouring the internet to find out what exactly a freelance writer does and, just as importantly, what a freelance writing career involves. things that only need to be written once).

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Credible Content

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Step-by-step guide to writing better copy. Joseph Sugarman is one of the greatest direct marketing copywriters who started his mail-order business JS&A and sold multiple revolutionary products by publishing long ad copies that converted like crazy. Your prospective customers and clients read your copy in a highly distracted state.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 18, 2025

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Todays post is by writer, coach, and brand strategist Michelle Tamara Cutler ( @mickytcutler ). In social media groups and forums, many of us writers talk about the trifecta of building a website, maintaining our online identity, and navigating the shifting sands of social media platforms.

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Agency Content Writer

JULY 23, 2022

Hiring a content writer for your marketing agency is a risky endeavor but one that can pay off for you and your clients. Where do begin to hire a writer? Does the writer’s process fit your firm’s process? What are the benefits of hiring a content writer? Let’s look at the signs it’s time to hire a writer.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Let me guess: Every new freelance writer wants a legit writing job, right? As a new freelance writer, this is one of the skills you need t to have a successful freelance writing business. So, if you are in the same situation as me, here are ways to balance your work as a new freelance writer. Or five clients? Or would it?

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iWriter

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Are you struggling to get the results you want from your freelance writer? Effectively briefing your freelance writer is key to ensuring they understand your needs and deliver high-quality work. Define Your Project Goals Defining your project goals is the first step in working with a content writer.

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Enchanting Marketing

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We’re all bad writers. ” This blog post is inspired by the delightful book One True Sentence: Writers & Readers on Hemingway’s Art , a collection of 38 interviews examining some of Hemingway’s most interesting sentences. We often think of writers as being in charge of a story. But what is a true sentence?

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Writer Melanie Saxton — author, book editor , ghostwriter , journalist , and web copy/SEO strategist. Since I’m known as writer Melanie Saxton, it’s so nice to own my unique, standalone name in a domain once again! The post Writer Melanie Saxton — Two Backstories! Connect Today!

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As writers, the happiness and relief are huge when we type THE END to our manuscripts. I’m always eager to hear what writers say about their work. In children’s and upmarket historical literature, the current social context goes a long way in getting your novel acquired and selling copies. Now I love a good author’s note.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 27, 2024

You need useful, engaging, and persuasive copy to convert your offerings into sales. Marketing copy includes prompts (calls to action) that inspire audiences to click a link, make a purchase, donate to a cause, schedule a consultation, or receive a quote. Why do businesses and organizations need professional copywriting services?

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Write Freelance

JANUARY 21, 2023

I was initially more inclined towards classroom courses since those would help me get out of the house more (I work from home ) and they would also allow me to network with other writers. For a freelance writer, taking up a creative writing course online can help you hone your skills and also move more towards fiction writing.

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Nick Ursborne

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This means we are already way past the conversation where some writers argue with me about whether AI writing is “good enough”. It doesn’t matter whether you’re of the opinion that AI can’t replace human writers. As any experienced copywriter will tell you, the most powerful force in sales copy is emotion.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As a long-time workshop leader, I’m in awe of how some writers are masters at putting themselves on a path of creative self-destruction. As a writer myself, I watch them and think, Wow. The book has sold over 40 million copies and is still transforming the lives of everyone from presidents to parents. Habit 1: Be proactive.

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Backlinko

JULY 26, 2024

Here are some key features: AI-Powered Prompts When you copy your drafted content into Wordtune, you’ll find contextual suggestions to help you elaborate on your points. These suggestions can be your silver bullet to beating writer’s block and creating impactful content with AI support. Here’s what makes Copy.ai

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 27, 2024

Photo by Andrea Jaeckel-Dobschat on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer Jason Brick. The top five writers on Patreon make a minimum of $35,000 per month just off of their account, plus whatever they make from Amazon, speaking appearances, and similar adjunct earnings. And a better writer. And I promise, you’re smarter than me.

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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Right now there are plenty of conflicting views when it comes to the future impact of AI on the careers of writers and copywriters. At one extreme, there are those who claim AI is just hype, a passing fad, and that it will never replace human writers. And it isn’t just writers who are feeling uncertain right now.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 8, 2023

In my early thirties, my aunt sent me a copy of The Secret , a movie claiming my thoughts determined my destiny. Yet my years as a writer and writing coach have taught me that the movie had a point. The Too Hungry Writer Too Hungry Writers want everything yesterday, largely because they feel constantly behind.

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Make a Living Writing

JUNE 17, 2024

Many freelance writers tell me they’ve never gotten a nibble off their writer sites. See, there are some basic approaches, and some key phrases, that you really want to avoid on your freelance writer website. You wouldn’t have a writer site if you weren’t looking for clients, right? Keep reading.

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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Link At the time, my audience was mostly freelance writers, and many of them didn’t have email lists or lead magnets. Aside : Some writers write the body copy (the content that follows the hook) of the social media post before the hook. I personally find it easier to start with my hook.

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Nick Ursborne

OCTOBER 11, 2024

That’s what happens when you’ve been writing copy for over 45 years. I dare say I did a reasonable job… I’m sure I pressed all the right buttons in my copy… the fear of running out of money, and so on. And we can tap into those experiences when we write copy and content. Some young writers are just really, really good.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

My latest podcast episode is all about the future of freelancing: Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably heard all the talk about ChatGPT for writers—will it replace us? This is where high-quality writers with specialist skills, talents, and niches will come into their own. ChatGPT for writers: What’s it good for?

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Backlinko

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Alternatively, open the Smart Writer drop-down and select Rephraser. Use the copy button to choose where to paste the text, or click Replace and close to insert it where the cursor is positioned. Use the copy button to choose where to paste the text, or click Replace and close to insert it where the cursor is positioned.

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