When writing articles and other content what is something unique that you usially do that helps you relax or makes you comfortable?
While I have started writing for websites regarding research work I seem to had hit a brick wall. A research writer will spend a lot of time to gather as much information as possible in order to write the best article or...
I’m still a pen and paper gal - I write lists, and have a large whiteboard over my desk space where I jot down ideas for articles when they come to me. Other people I know use online sources or even apps to keep check ...
There are so many topics one can write on without breaking a sweat. It can be on religion, education, ICT, health care and wellness, entertainment, sports, gaming etc. It's not possible for one to be well versed in writi...
From my writing experience, I'm very certain that 80% of all writers have faced this situation of getting frustrated with a particular content or article writing. Some might even have to suspend completing the writing. ...
Films like Harry Potter, The light between the Oceans, The Wizard of Oz, and more were based on the books. These best-selling books turned into blockbusters movies. Some of us have read the book before watching the movie...
I use Facebook a lot. I check on my newsfeed everyday. And recently, I have seen a lot of articles posted by different pages that have become viral. These articles (which, in all honesty, aren't even very well written) h...
Some time back when blog networks such as build my rank were quite popular, bloggers to promote their sites, often either hired or wrote many articles which would be submitted and published on such blog networks. Because...
In this age of fake news and false information, it is best to verify your facts before submitting your article for publication. In fact, it's not only the article but also your posts in social media. Posting fake news is...
Greetings to every member of this community of writers. I have to make this thread as a result of the discussion that I had with my mentor in writing some days ago where he was telling me that he is never going to s...
I remembered when I was a kid, once my father started to turn on the radio, I don't know, for some reason, I get to know the lyrics right away, even the title just by listening on it in. We don't have internet b...
I'll be honest. I only start writing when there's a writing assignment with a fixed fee or reward. Hence, I have never joined sites that pay writers for article views, buzz, or interactions. While some may view the...
Typewriters have been obsolete for some time now but in the Philippines it's still has some uses such as in the preparation of legal documents, most notary public attorneys here are still using it. Have you ever used ...
I've sent messages to several content writers using the "contact" button next to their profile images and after waiting patiently for 3 days, nothing. Is something wrong or am I simply being ignored? If I'm being i...
Stenography which is commonly known as shorthand is one of the most recognized methods of recording the spoken word, It can be used to make note becomes easier in lectures and business meetings. Stenographers were high i...
It’s really easy for someone to make an accusation of plagiarism nowadays. That thought makes it harder for people to borrow ideas from others when they are creating content for their websites. When the Hunger ...
This is not to brag but I want to say that I have several articles that were published in a major magazine here. Animal Scene Magazine is all about pets and if you have been reading my posts you may remember that my nich...
Many content writers struggle to get past the introduction section of their work. I've heard some writers say that if they can only write the first paragraph, the rest of the article will flow smoothly. The introd...
I can introduce myself as a bookworm, with over 500 books behind me. That's how many books I have read so far. Very recently I read this book called "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F" which is written by Mark Mason. It i...
What was your first freelance job? How did you land it, what did it entail, what type of work was it? I'm someone who is just starting out and trying to make my own way in the freelance world, so I'd really appreciate a...
It's pretty clear that before sitting down and writing an article, essay, or story, we have a roughly defined map of what we want to do; sometimes we visualize a clear structure divided by the points we want to discuss, ...
Do you agree that only popular writers earn good money in the industry of writing? When JK Rowling hit it big with her Harry Potter series she could definitely retire in comfort. But how about the mediocre writers in ter...
I thought I'd turn to here for help since all of us write in at least some way. I've been writing for a long time now (it started more or less as something that dulled the sense of stress I was feeling in everyday life)...
I love beautiful penmanship. Writing by pen and paper has a therapeutic effect on my wellbeing. It keeps my creative juices flowing. When Im writing with pen, ideas and thoughts comes into my mind easily. I envy ...
The events that happen to us, the environment we live in, your current situation, and other factors can reflect in our writing. It may be bring a positive and negative effect to ones writing. Strong powerful emotions alw...
I see children (some with supervision, some none), who are making their own video blogs as young as 8. I have nothing against video blogging, I enjoy and follow a lot of them in YouTube. However, as a mom, I would also l...
There are times that I don't want to start something new because someone has already done it. I love to read and was hoping I can be like my favorite authors. I want to give others the same feeling a book has given to me...
For a writer, being rejected is a dent on the ego. When you create a discussion and later on the admin would delete it for reasons that it is not related to the niche then that will make you think. Naturally you will rev...
I miss going to the post, buying stamps, writing on paper and sending mail. When was the last time you've sent some mail?
I just heard in the news a while ago that our country will make the price of the books higher than what we have today. I think they will put some e-vat or something that may be the reason for it. Never know if this will ...
Salute to all the freelance writers toiling day and night to make a mark in the dense content world out there. This one is for you. I am concerned about what writers are going through on the internet as they pursue...
Which to you is more effective Short Articles or Long Articles? In my opinion Short Articles are more direct and easy to read. It also gets more views and a complete reading than long articles.
A friend of mine was recently banned from guest blogging for giving the same article they had submitted to another website. I sympathized with him but it was a big blunder on his side. I believe that there were seve...
All writers come to a point when you feel you have run out of new ideas. I'm sure that everyone has experience what they call as "dry spell". It is very difficult when the ideas for your next feature just aren't coming. ...
How much do you strive for your articles/dissertations to be perfect? I'm a perfectionist in some ways. I get annoyed by the occasional double space in word documents I get from time to time. When I finish a paragraph...
Does one have to be great at writing to write great articles? The answer is no. Writing like anything else can be learned. Put in the hours and you'll almost be as good as everyone else. As for writing article...
Do you maintain a Bucket List? What are some of the things to do on your list?
What are your long-term goals as a writer and what's your time frame for your goals?
I guess this mostly applies to fiction writers... When you have an idea, how much planning do you do before you start writing? Do you map out characters, dates, places, etc? If so, just a little bit of info, or full bios...
Do you like to listen in radio or podcast? Podcast is being popular now. I listened some of the topic and I liked it so much. Less commercials and easy to listen. You can able to select which topic you want to liste...
