How the modern world is changing the way we work
The way that we work is changing forever and, when it comes to freelance job positions, this is a good thing!
The deal with the gig economy
A gig economy is where you are working for yourself instead of a company, and you work directly with a customer. Sometimes they’re a one-off customer, and other times they’re returning ones that you get over and over again. Here’s why it’s changing the way people look at jobs.
How to start out as a business content writer
Starting out is scary as a professional business content writer, no matter how dedicated you are to making it work. I decided to look back to my own beginning and share some tips and suggestions on how I got used to my professional writing career without taking on something that I wasn’t ready for.
How to deal with the haters: Professional
What it all comes down to, professionally speaking, is one-upping your haters by taking away their power. These tips will help you do it safely and they can also be applied to all sorts of experiences!
How to deal with the haters: Personal
The thing is, there is endless advice on what to do with haters from a professional standpoint (I will soon voice my own thoughts on the subject), but there’s a person behind every writer’s mask. And that person needs help and guidance, too!
Going to work after a negative experience
If you’re struggling to find motivation and energy to keep on going with that negative experience fresh in your mind, here are some tips to help you get back up on your writing horse again, as strong as ever.
My favourite holiday writing topics
Over the years, I often find myself working happily away on some fun and interesting holiday-themed writing topics that make it an enjoyable time of year even if I do find myself working through it.
How to get the most out of your critiquing group
In my last two posts, I talked quite a bit about the pros and cons of critique groups, and also about their limitations. I’ve had bad experiences in the past that make me pretty apprehensive and bitter about them. However, they also have a unique kind of power that can really help you get ahead in professional writing. It’s all about pairing up with the right people for the right project. Here are some tips to help you do just that!
Critiquing groups: their jobs and limitations
A critiquing group has the kind of power that can either buoy up or weigh down a budding writer just trying to learn and improve. If there s one thing you can take from my words, it would be this: use that power wisely!
Pros and cons of a critiquing group
As you can probably tell, I’m not a huge fan of critiquing groups. This is only my own personal experience with them, though. When used properly, they’re an irreplaceable part of a writer’s journey to better writing. But when they’re used incorrectly, they can destroy writers from the inside, out.
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