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What Happens When You Underestimate a Project Cost and How to Fix It

Freelance Magic

Trying to estimate the cost of a project is difficult if a) you’ve never done something like it before, and b) you have no idea how long it’s going to take. This guest post by Sherri Henkin of Content Clarified shares her story of underestimating the cost of a project and what she did to fix it. hours Less discount of 0.75

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6 Examples of Freelance Writing That Can Earn You £1k a Month (or More!)

Freelance Magic

Content marketing writing often pays better than standard blog post rates, with the potential to earn £300-£1,000+ per project. Technical writing This freelance writing niche involves crafting instruction manuals, how-to guides, and other documentation for tech companies and software providers. Projects typically pay £500-£2,000+.

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Get Out of the Silo

Jane Friedman

Eventually, I felt ready to return to the comatose nonfiction book project, unseen for years by any eyes but mine. I looked at the sentences and paragraphs and chapters in my document. Usually having new insights feels good, because it will improve the overall project. The project and I got out of the silo.

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Active Voice vs. Passive Voice: Transform Your Writing Style

ContentWriters

For example, “Claire completed the project” focuses on the subject, Claire, and her achievement. “The project was completed by Claire” is indirect and less commanding in the passive voice compared to the active voice. The focus shifts toward the project itself. It positions Claire as involved and engaged.

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How to Send a Style Guide Discussion Straight to Hell

Arrant Pedantry

Tip #2: Divert When you can’t put it off any longer and are finally forced to have the discussion, start by asking if the house style guide is just a style guide or if it’s more of a training document. I’ll just do what I want on my projects.”

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Ghostwriting Project Services and Testimonials

Melanie Saxton

My ghostwriting project services and white-label collaborations involve non-disclosure agreements. ” You’ll see positive book editing feedback from dozens and dozens of authors on my Testimonials page , and you might wonder about feedback for ghostwriting projects. .” Let’s discuss your story and plan a way forward.

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Turn Your Short Pieces Into a Finished Nonfiction Book

Jane Friedman

Make a list of every chapter or essayor print out the entire project. Heres an example from one of my early drafts: And the same book, only with sticky notes: By looking at the project by color, I was easily able to see that I didnt have enough blue (religion) or purple (childhood) notes. Look at your project critically.

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