Writing Tips
Want to refine your writing skills? We've got you covered! With handy guides to writing tools and techniques, and tips on creating engaging, high-quality content, our blog will guide you through!
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What Are Featured Snippets? (And How to Get Them)
What Are Featured Snippets? (And How to Get Them)
Mar 02, 2024
For freelance writers, securing the top spot in Google’s search results – also known as position zero or the featured snippet – is one of the best ways to get results for your clients. According to one study on Google click-through rates, featured snippets get about 35% of all total clicks for a given search […]
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How to Write AI Prompts for Content Creation
How to Write AI Prompts for Content Creation
Feb 28, 2024
Providing good AI prompts is like avoiding a horrible mess in the kitchen. How? Have you ever asked a six-year-old how to make a pancake? More than likely, they’ll start by telling you what toppings to put on it. So, you need to backtrack a bit – take it step-by-step. Remember, when you say to […]
5 Types of Writing Styles Every Writer Should Master
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A Guide to Writing on Spec as a New Freelancer
Feb 21, 2024
If 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 […]
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Is Clickbait Ever Okay? (7 Clickbait Examples)
Feb 17, 2024
It’s a word with such negative connotations, but are there examples of positive uses of clickbait? In this post, we’ll have a look at what clickbait is, whether it is always bad, and (spoiler alert) show you how you could use it for good with seven examples. What Is Clickbait? Firstly, let’s establish what it […]
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How to Outline a Blog Post or Article
Feb 16, 2024
Whether you’re a new writer or an experienced blogger, knowing how to outline a blog post or article is an essential skill. A clear outline can help you write much more efficiently. By organizing your ideas and deciding on the direction of your writing from the outset, you can save yourself the headache of hours […]
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How to Fact-Check AI-Generated Content
Feb 09, 2024
If you work with generative AI, learning how to fact-check AI-generated content is essential. AI tools are revolutionizing content creation. They can help us generate ideas and overcome writer’s block, automate tedious tasks, and work more efficiently. But, like any tool, they only work effectively with the input of a trained professional. This is especially […]
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Why Is Fact-Checking Important for Writers and Editors?
Feb 07, 2024
Why is fact-checking important? The answer is simple – in the digital age, misinformation and fake news are more common than ever before. Fact-checking is a vital stage in the content publishing process. It ensures that content is accurate, truthful, and legally and ethically sound. There are a number of steps involved in fact-checking. These […]
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How to Use Power Words to Compel Your Audience
Feb 02, 2024
Power words can alter the impact of your writing tremendously. They can take your writing from good to great. But they’re often used inappropriately because their function is misunderstood. In this post, we look at what power words are, why they’re important to use, and how to use them. What Are Power Words? Writers use […]
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How to Effectively Use Humor in Writing
How to Effectively Use Humor in Writing
Jan 24, 2024
You’re not a comedy writer, so why – and how – should you use humor in your content writing? Picture a dull gray lecture hall; you’re trying desperately hard to stay awake, but then the professor makes a joke. Suddenly, laughter sweeps through the room. Now, you’re fully awake, and the professor is the focus […]
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How to Humanize AI Content
How to Humanize AI Content
Jan 19, 2024
Do you know how to humanize AI content? As you probably know by now, AI is rapidly changing the content creation landscape. Given the recent development and rising popularity of AI writing tools, you’re likely to come across AI-generated content in some form as a freelance writer or editor (if you haven’t already). You may […]
