Proper Methods

Your writing portfolio is a critical tool in your marketing arsenal. After all, it’s the first thing a potential client will want to see. And a kick-butt writer portfolio can do most of the selling for you. As a freelance writer, you know this, but where do you start? Well, there are three things you […]

Aristotle once wrote, “to be a master of metaphor is a sign of genius.” And the best way to master the metaphor? Devour lots of good metaphor examples! So, we’ve compiled a giant list of metaphors from content marketing, literature, famous speeches, and pop culture to give you a go-to resource. You’ll also learn: How […]

Want to learn how to write an ebook like a pro? It’s not just what you do, but what you DON’T do that can make or break your work.   Admit it. You’ve thought about writing an ebook. In fact, you’ve already imagined the front cover. You can see the main title and, underneath, your […]

Writer and procrastination champion Henneke Duistermaat shares her 27 best tips on how to get over writer’s block. Plus: 3 bonus tips from Smart Blogger’s Editor-in-Chief, Kevin J. Duncan.   Let me guess… You’re staring at a blank page. Your brain is fried. And you can feel a headache coming on. You know you should […]

There are some bloggers who seem to have a natural gift when it comes to writing. Some bloggers seem to be naturally gifted writers. They manage to get their ideas across clearly and economically, which means that readers can easily follow what they write. Readers devour their clear, economical prose. Not only is there a […]

Writing a bio is hard. You have to knock ’em dead with two or three dazzling sentences that show you’re a likable, credible, and accomplished expert. When readers read your bio, they must believe you’re the answer to their prayers — a superhero who will swoop in and solve the big problem keeping them awake […]

If you search Google for tips on how to become a better writer, you’ll find a lot of big promises. Here’s the truth: There’s no tip, trick, strategy, or hack capable of turning a bad writer into a good one. But if you’re looking to improve your writing skills by 5%, if you want to […]

Writing is tricky. The same piece of content that earns you an A+ on your midterm would be marked as spam or deleted from a blog editor’s inbox. Why is that? Well, one reason is what constitutes a good paragraph differs from medium to medium. How to write a paragraph for your college professor is […]

This post is for writers. Authors of fiction and non-fiction. Freelancers and copywriters. Bloggers and content creators. We all need information to help us hone our craft, we all crave inspiration when we’re feeling blocked, and we’re all short on time. It’s no wonder writing podcasts have exploded in popularity the last few years — […]

Transitional words and transitional phrases keep readers glued to the page by evoking curiosity or hinting something important is coming. They’re effective, and today you’re going to learn all about them.   Some writers seem to have a magic touch… One minute you’re reading their introduction, and before you know it you’ve reached the end […]