business writing – Kelterss

How to change your prices as a freelancer

It might sound strange, but charging a fair but decent freelancer rate will impress many new and existing clients. It shows that you take your skills and job seriously and know your worth.

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My writing pet peeves

I’m not saying that life as a professional content writer is full of frustrations, but…it kind of is! These little things always have a way of getting under your skin.

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How to improve views and engagements for website content

When hunting for a way to help you offer something special for readers, it’s all about sticking with the simple things and appreciating just what they would appreciate.

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Are business websites worth it?

Whether you’re using your website as an advertising platform for your products or service or selling your business or service, it has a use. In the several years since creating and maintaining Kelterss, here’s how I’ve found that it is most beneficial.

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Tricks for keeping your queue under control

When you are looking at the idea of surviving the tidal wave and getting through to calmer seas, how you handle this busy queue will determine just how you decide if you will make it to the next round.

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Ask the Writer: what education do you have and need to be a business content writer?

There are no set goals to being a professional writer other than to study writing in some form. Most will take an English degree (like I did) and then specialize based on their institution’s offerings. As far as my own journey, I started and trained as a creative writer and ended up as a business content writer almost by accident!

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Is there a future in business content writing?

Business content writing is different from creative writing or technical writing. It requires a different approach and a different engagement need. If you’re looking for a profitable career as a writer, this may just be it.

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How to schedule long-term and large projects

Your first big freelancing job is going to be so exciting but a little intimidating, too. These tips will help you plan appropriately for it to accomplish it as flawlessly as possible!

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Ask the Writer: is professional writing profitable?

Success is never going to be in a number. It’s going to be in getting up each morning, having writing jobs in the queue, and feeling excited that you get to write and get paid for it.

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My top writing tools for professional use

When you fill your toolkit with your professional writing tools, all of them are designed to help you lower your frustration and maximize your productivity.