Category: For the Writers
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Writing for the Public: My Key Rules for Success
Did you know only half of adults in the United States can read a book written at an eighth-grade level? That stat is from the Literacy Project. If you’re writing for the public, you cannot be successful if you refuse to acknowledge that fact. So how can you ensure your writing is effective?
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5 Writing Prompts to Make Your Fiction Stories Fly
Are you struggling to jerk your mind out of the daily grind and into creative mode for some seriously awesome writing? Then here are five writing prompts I developed for fiction writers to help get your imagination juices flowing.View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
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Where to Find Remote Writing Jobs
The workplace effects from COVID did writers a huge favor. They normalized remote work. Since writing is one of the best jobs that can be done remotely, the corporate world is now filled with available, full-time remote writing jobs. Below are a few of the best career websites where to find remote writing jobs that…
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The Simple Key to Writing an Argumentative Essay that Changes Minds
Whether you’re writing an editorial for your local paper, an argumentative essay for class, or a ranting blog post, you want to change minds. Use this one, simple tactic to knock your opponent’s viewpoint and elevate your own.
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3 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Creative Writing
My creative writing has taken off lately. Whatever the reason, below are three surprising ways I’ve improved my creative writing over the years. Perhaps they’ll help you improve, too!
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Writing for a Living: 4 Steps to Make it Happen
I have a confession to make: I’ve struggled to make a living as a writer. It’s not easy. I say this to squash any delusions you may have that you can write for companies and make six figures overnight. BUT. It is possible to make writing for a living work for you! Here’s how.
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I’m Back to Writing on WordPress, Follow Me for Everything Writing!
I have some exciting news! For those of you who followed me on WordPress in the past and saw I stopped blogging because I moved to Substack …. I’m baaaaaaack! I’ll be changing my focus, however. Starting today, I’ll pick up blogging again on WordPress, but on the topic of writing. Yes! Everything about the…
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