Proper Methods

What is freelance writing? That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? You’ve heard all the sexy stories about the glamorous life of a freelance writer. Working from a beach on an exotic island. Making money in your pajamas. Getting paid to write for your favorite publications. Or maybe you’re just looking for a way to […]

Another week passes with no progress on your writing goals. No first draft, no blog post, no portfolio piece. Zilch. Nada. Nauseating guilt washes over you. At the beginning of the new year you were so hopeful, even making a New Year’s resolution to write more in 2020. But you never seem to get around to it, […]

Looking for the best grammar checker in 2020? If not, you should be. After all the work you put into your writing, one error — one simple, stupid error — can undermine it all. That’s why smart writers, marketers, and students use grammar checkers to keep their writing as professional, SEO-friendly, and error-free as possible. But which grammar checker is […]

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a beginner with no experience, freelance writing jobs are plentiful — if… You know where to look; You know how to promote yourself; And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow freelance writers. And that’s where we come in. In This Guide: 4 Steps to Prepare […]

Creative writing exercises are a great way to train your writing muscles. Ready to flex? Read on. Wouldn’t you love to smash your content out of the ring every time? To always land that knockout blow, just like your writing idols? Imagine having the same audience of cheering fans, clamoring to read your next post […]

Admit it. You have several half-read books on writing stacked up on your nightstand, several more squirreled away in a desk drawer and a dozen more on your Amazon wish list. You scrutinize all the books that “customers also bought” looking for those one-of-a-kind books that will transform you into a great writer. You jump […]

So reading a Grammarly review is now a priority after that embarrassment. The one that made you realize “yeah, getting a grammar checker might be a good idea.” You reviewed your email carefully. Then you hit send. And only then did you see it. The error your eyes skimmed right by. Buried in the middle of […]

I bet you just asked Google to search for creative writing prompts. Or was it writing ideas? Story ideas? Or maybe writer’s block? Boy, are you stuck! But don’t worry. It doesn’t matter if you’re halfway through writing a book, sweating over social media posts, or journaling about your own life, all writers get stuck […]

In This Resource: Free Writing Contests | Writing Contests with Entry Fees | Common Questions (+ Tutorials) So you want to compete in writing contests for prizes and recognition? Writing contests are a fun way to evolve your writing skills — and, yes, cash prizes are a nice bonus. But remember, the emphasis is on […]