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. He hated it.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Like many writers, I have long been familiar with the Pomodoro technique. Worse, Ive become all too aware of the ill-effects that not writing have on my mood and well-being. The obvious treatment would be to, well write. And yet, I often have difficulty prioritizing it. As a result, I would find myself in a self-perpetuating cycle.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Writer, book coach, and historian Christina Larocco s latest book, Crosshatch: Martha Schofield, the Forgotten Feminist (18391916) , is now available for preorder. Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Todays post is by author, book coach and historian Christina Larocco. It didnt seem like an ethical dilemma. Of course not.

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Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

There is a particular challenge here for writers and copywriters. Is it as good as the writing of a skilled and experienced human writer? That year there were just 16 million people online. It wasn’t until 1998 that the number of people using the web hit 100 million. From zero to 100 million in a little over 3 years. Again, just crazy.

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Backlinko

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Step 2: Generative AI Models Produce Content Once the system receives the users prompt, it uses machine learning models to generate content. These models train using libraries that may contain billions of pieces of existing content. As they train, the models learn the components and structures of this existing content. How does ChatGPT work?

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Ever since I started writing at Plagiarism Today and especially since I started this column, I’ve been hearing a lot from freelance writers who have been scammed or otherwise victimized by unscrupulous clients. So, how do you avoid being taken advantage of as a freelance writer? The project seems reasonable and well-defined.

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Express Writers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This is where hiring a technical writer can make a significant difference. A technical writer can ensure clear, precise communication and reduce errors. Continue reading to learn more reasons why you should hire a technical writer for your business. Crafting that content can be a challenge.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

MARCH 28, 2025

And.Not.Stress.Out Lets be real, one of the toughest parts of being a freelance writer isnt the writing itself. Its the money rollercoaster. One month youre drowning in projects, the next youre refreshing your inbox like it owes you rent. Sound familiar? That means tracking both your income and your expenses. Over time, it adds up.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 13, 2023

The age of an AI writing tool is here, and as freelance writers, we need to EMBRACE this new way of writing. I know many writers are thinking this is the end of freelance writing, but it’s not. For this post, I want to share the best ways I use ChatGPT as a freelance writer. Think of it as using Grammarly.

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Backlinko

MARCH 3, 2025

Many businesses also hire writers and editors to scale content production. In this guide, you’ll learn all about organic traffic, including how to measure and increase it. Lets start with what organic traffic is and how it differs from other traffic sources. What Is Organic Traffic? per click, according to a WebFX survey.

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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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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. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 27, 2024

Want to know EXACTLY what you need to gain a writing job from the people that ACTUALLY hire writers? If you’re a new freelance writer and struggling to find clients, find writing gigs, and impress clients so that they give you glowing testimonials, then learn these tips. So, always exceed deadlines, I say.

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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? It’s expensive.

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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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Express Writers

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When you go grocery shopping, you select specific brands and items because you know what they taste like or how they pair with your meals. You would be very disappointed if one day you bought your favorite nacho cheese dip and it tasted much spicier than usual. Consistency is key to loyalty. What Is Brand Consistency?

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Backlinko

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Our writers and their writers are just naturally going to look for sources to link to, and sometimes there will be overlap. Typically, both site owners will agree to link to one another, with the goal of improving each others authority and SEO. The idea is that these backlinks will help the sites rank higher in Google.

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Enchanting Marketing

JANUARY 28, 2025

Even the most experienced writers have to stay vigilant and edit their drafts with a sharp knife and a selection of spices. Low nutritional value: Shes a successful writer. Red-cheeked and brimming with enthusiasm, you had written your first draft. You knew it was good. Editing is for tomorrow. Your writing sounds bland. What happened?

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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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Kayleigh Moore

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Having a strong foundation of writing skills is essential to building a profitable career as a freelance writer. Far from a rare occurrence, this is a situation that plagues countless writers around the world. Worse yet: This perpetual state of worry is only the beginning of the insecurity a writer might feel about his or her skills.

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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.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 1, 2024

Freelance writers are finding it more and more challenging having a sustainable living by writing for clients. Brady Dinkel is a freelance writer and he uses his freelance income to cover his backpacking trips. In their study, they discuss the major challenges freelancers face, which can be a helpful roadmap for new freelance writers.

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

I discovered that the true answer to how much new freelance writers make remains low – $10/hour. Writers are struggling financially, and I think I know why. But, as a freelance writer, you can wow clients with WHAT you link to in your articles. And by wowing clients, you become their go-to writer. This is shocking!

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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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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

while writers Tami and Kirsti are in Africa (Nigeria and South Africa, respectively)—the process looks pretty different. But while we, the content writers, write about 70 percent of the content on the blog, it’d be impossible to keep up with our pace without switching up our approach.

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Nick Ursborne

DECEMBER 2, 2024

At the heart of this human element lies Empathy Mapping—a structured approach that helps writers better understand their audience. While AI tools like ChatGPT have revolutionized content creation, the human touch remains irreplaceable. Rooted in emotional intelligence (EI), empathy mapping is a pathway to creating authentic, impactful copy.

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Nick Ursborne

MAY 27, 2024

As a writer you can create way more content when using AI. No more writer’s block. Bottom line… As writers we should practice our craft daily. People get excited by how AI models like ChatGPT make it easy to create copy and content at scale. And yes, it’s a lot easier. How awesome is that? Well, it IS awesome. It’s what we do.

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Buffer

JULY 23, 2024

And then we attended a webinar where we learned about platforms that help businesses write and publish press releases that get picked up by major news outlets like The Associated Press. It was less expensive than we’d have expected ($125 on the platform we went with). Best of all, it’s really not that hard.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Specifically, what is creative intuition for writers? Becca Syme in her book Dear Writer: Are You Intuitive? I think that is a good start for a definition of creative intuition, and I highly recommend that book for all writers, but I knew there was more to it. But that does not lend itself it trustworthiness.

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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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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Are you a seasoned freelance writer looking to boost your monthly income? Brands and businesses are always on the lookout for talented writers who can create blog posts, long-form articles, white papers, ebooks, and other valuable content to attract and engage their target audience. That seems like a lofty goal.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I offer three suggestions to assist new writers: Embrace It , Try It , and Maximize It. First, take a deep breath, and accept that you are a writer. If you write regularly and want to achieve the dream of being published, you simply must be prepared to tell the world you are a writer. Embrace it. Do I have a lot to learn?

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As writers, we often long for the perfect guide to where we should submit our writing. Erika Krouse divides the top 500 literary magazines for fiction into tiers based on prizes, circulation, payment to writers, and coolness. These submission resources play an important role in guiding writers toward the right home for our writing.

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ContentWriters

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A pillar content template can help structure your page with clear headings, subheadings, and internal links, making it easier for writers to align your quality expectations with your site architecture. Pillar content is essential for building authority online, ranking higher in search, and bringing in steady traffic. What is Pillar Content?

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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. After revisiting that book, it occurred to me that highly effective people and highly ineffective writers have a lot in common.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond is her latest book for authors. The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond is her latest book for authors. I always wanted to be a writer.

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Kayleigh Moore

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And I think most writers (and artists, in general) have this affliction. I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking: what I'm looking at, what I see, what it means, what I want, and what I fear. Joan Didion Writing, specifically creative writing, is a path to better understanding yourself and your lens on the world. Whats the context?

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