professional writing

  • 3 things to say to a writer

    Out of nothing more than 26 letters, writers can create entire universes with characters and stories that will bring readers to tears.  Yet despite this truly awe-inspiring talent, there are many well-intentioned people out there (many of whom may be… Continue reading

  • The worst words ever

    As much as I love words, there are just those that take up space and don’t often give you anything for it. I know that professional writers are supposed to love all words, but that’s overrated.  Some words are just… Continue reading

  • The best words ever

    It’s no secret that all writers love words!  We work with them day-in and day-out and we’ve all got our favourites.  However, it isn’t too often that any of us agree on what the best words ever are.  Below are… Continue reading

  • How to win over a customer

    As if researching, writing and editing weren’t enough to handle as a professional writer, you also have to figure out creative ways to win over the customer.  With all of the competition out there, it may seem that trying to… Continue reading

  • Behaviour yeses and noes: the customer

    If you’re looking at hiring a freelance business writer to give you some support and you want to make sure that it’s a profitable relationship on both sides, here are some behaviour tips to help you make the most out… Continue reading

  • Behaviour yeses and noes: the writer

    Professional content writers have rules to follow just like any other kind of professional out there.  However, since quite a few are freelance business writers, they don’t have formal rules that are agreed to and apply for all customers. If… Continue reading

  • When to break up with a customer

    Sometimes a difficult client can create a bad experience on your end as well no matter how much you may want to be positive and productive.  Looking for some tips on how to save yourself the potential frustration, lost time… Continue reading

  • How to write compelling blog posts

    Writing compelling blog posts may be a little harder than reading them, but there’s no reason that it needs to be torture.  Use these writing tips to guide you forward and, when the frustration on doing it “right” gets to… Continue reading