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First impressions matter – especially in the freelance world. If you’re a new freelance writer, it’s essential to build a freelance writing portfolio that gets you noticed. But where should you start? And what should you include in your writing portfolio if you’re new to the industry? Don’t worry – we’ve got the answers! In this […]

If you’re a writer, then you’re skilled at understanding language and weaving words into compelling sentences⎯but did you know that there are different types of writing styles? Not all writing is the same, nor should it be. In this post, we’re going to examine five essential writing types: The main difference in the types of […]

Are you a freelancer trying to find freelance writing jobs? Newsletters could be the answer! There are a number of newsletters out there that provide industry insights as well as the inside scoop on the latest writing gigs and job postings. In this post, we’ll look at 10 of the best. Freelance Writing Jobs Newsletters […]

Knowing how to avoid plagiarism is essential for every freelance writer. Whether accidental or deliberate, plagiarism can damage your reputation, cost you clients, and limit your career opportunities. By learning how to create original, well-researched content, you’ll not only protect yourself from these risks but also build trust with clients and increase your chances of […]

If you’re a fiction editor, understanding narrative structure can help you assess your client’s work and flag problem areas before they reach readers. One of the more common ways of conceptualizing narrative structure is Freytag’s Pyramid, which we will look at in this post.  Read on to find out more about Freytag’s Pyramid and how […]

Academic writing is a common source of work for many freelance proofreaders. However, there are some specific rules and requirements for proofreading academic documents, setting it apart from other types of proofreading. With this in mind, we’ve put together 10 essential dos and don’ts for proofreading academic writing: You can also download our academic proofreading […]

If you’re a freelance writer looking to get published, you’ll be excited to know that there are many magazines that accept submissions from freelancers. Whether you’re interested in writing fiction, lifestyle pieces, travel essays, or investigative journalism, there’s likely a magazine out there eager for your expertise. In this blog post, we’ll cover a broad […]

Rhetorical devices are everywhere, so as an editor, you’ll need to know what to do when you encounter them. But do you know your alliteration from your anaphora? How about the difference between epanalepsis and epistrophe? If it’s all Greek to you, don’t panic – just read our guide to 12 rhetorical devices and how […]

The Associated Press Stylebook is the go-to style guide for many writers, news outlets, and businesses. And if your clients use AP style, you’ll need to know how it works. With that in mind, here we’ll look at what proofreaders should know about dates in AP style, including: The basic date format (and when you […]