Freelance Tips
As a freelancer, you get to be your own boss. You’re responsible for every aspect of your business – which is both exciting and daunting! Our blog is here to help. It's packed full of handy hints on all aspects of running a successful freelance business, from writing a business plan to determining your marketing strategies, managing your finances, finding clients, and more!
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Certificate vs. Degree: Which Should You Choose?
Certificate vs. Degree: Which Should You Choose?
Published Feb 25, 2024
Last Updated Nov 21, 2024When you’re looking to advance your career or start a completely new one, it can be challenging to know whether a certificate or a degree is the best way to achieve your goals. In this post, we’ll explore what certificates and degrees are, how they differ, and how to choose between the two. What’s the […]
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A Guide to Writing on Spec as a New Freelancer
A Guide to Writing on Spec as a New Freelancer
Published Feb 21, 2024
Last Updated Nov 20, 2024If you’re new to freelance writing, you may have heard about writing on spec, but you might be wondering what it means. In this blog post, we’ll break down what writing on spec is, discuss the pros and cons of doing this type of work, and provide a step-by-step guide for how to write on […]
6 Ways to Find Fact-Checking Jobs Online
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10 In-Demand AI Skills (and How to Build Them)
Published Feb 18, 2024
Last Updated Jul 01, 2024Looking to develop your AI skills? In recent years, numerous new AI tools have become available. And the invention of new technology comes with new opportunities! If you want to take advantage of these opportunities, there are many skills you can build that will help you stand out among your peers. This post will cover […]
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Top 8 Generative AI Skills for Freelance Writers
Published Jan 31, 2024
Last Updated Feb 29, 2024It doesn’t seem that long ago that A.I. was just a Spielberg movie, yet here you are, searching for answers on how to use generative AI skills in your freelance writing career. However hard – and scary – it might be to grasp the leap from fiction to fact, we’re here to reassure you that […]
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How to Be a Fact-Checker
Published Jan 29, 2024
Last Updated Feb 18, 2025As the amount of online information continues to grow, the ability to discern fact from fiction is becoming increasingly important. One way to do this is to learn how to be a fact-checker. In this blog post, we’ll cover: Whether you’re a journalist, a student, an editor, or just someone who wants to be better […]
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Legal and Ethical Issues with AI for Content Creation
Published Jan 26, 2024
Last Updated Jan 02, 2025Many people have concerns about legal and ethical issues with AI and the creative content it can be prompted to generate. It has become incredibly easy for anyone to use AI tools to generate almost anything they can think of, but that doesn’t mean the critical eye of a human is no longer necessary. Care […]
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What Is Fact-Checking, and Why Is It Important?
Published Jan 22, 2024
Last Updated Nov 21, 2024What is fact-checking, and why is it so important for content creation? If you have these kinds of questions on your mind, you’re in the right place! This post will: We’ll also share an exciting opportunity to learn all the skills needed to be an expert fact-checker! What Is Fact-Checking? Fact-checking involves checking the accuracy […]
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How to Become a Technical Writer
Published Jan 21, 2024
Last Updated Jul 01, 2024Ever wondered how to become a technical writer? If you have a passion for technology and a knack for explaining complex concepts in simple terms, technical writing could be the perfect freelance writing niche for you! In this post, you’ll learn: What Is Technical Writing? Technical writers are experts in presenting complex technical information. Technical […]
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5 Top Prompt Engineering Courses for Writers and Editors
5 Top Prompt Engineering Courses for Writers and Editors
Published Jan 20, 2024
Last Updated Feb 29, 2024If you’d like to enhance your skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, you might want to consider looking into prompt engineering courses. A growing number of businesses are using AI to speed up the content creation process – to conduct research, generate content ideas, produce content outlines, and draft copy. As a freelance […]
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Top 6 AI Skills to Learn as a Proofreader and Editor
Top 6 AI Skills to Learn as a Proofreader and Editor
Published Jan 17, 2024
Last Updated Jan 28, 2025There are a few key AI skills to learn if you want to be successful at proofreading or editing AI-generated content. The number of people using AI has increased dramatically over the past few years. And the statistics show that isn’t going to change any time soon! If you are worried that your job is […]
