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...
These days, a high quality ad copy is vital for a successful online marketing campaign. It is up to the content writer to make sure that the company's message clearly gets across the target audience. This means tha...
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...
In your online writing, which genre of writing, or which subject matter, do you find the most difficult to write about? Which is harder for you: general blogging? fiction? non-fiction? reviews? I was wondering if t...
There are endless topics to write about out there, and many of us freelancers have to shape ourselves around the content in order to write articles for clients. I was wondering, what kind of articles or content have you ...
Hey everyone! As a lot of you already know, I've been doing SEO and Online Marketing since 2003 and I've picked up a few skills along the way. One of those skills is content writing since when I started I couldn't af...
I guess it is not only me who had experienced those days where your mind doesn't seemed to find words to complete even a short article. Not because you do not like the topic or doesn't know it but because your mind seeme...
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...
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...
Due to the widespread use of internet nowadays. It's been a long time since I have touched a broadsheet newspaper and tabloid. I usually get my news on television or in the internet. How long since you have last read ...
When you see the way people write you may begin to wonder how good they are when writing or is it that took time to develop their writing skill. If you see an article of a talented writer you will love it but when you se...
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...
Everyone is in a mighty hurry to put pen to paper as more one writes more one earns and some sites just want substance regardless of how badly the content is written. I have come across some writers here who do take ...
How often do you repeat the same words in your writing? There are only so many times you can call something amazing before it becomes repetitive and boring. Making use of a thesaurus to look up a synonym for a word t...
Over the years I've been refining my content writing techniques and I've learned what to do and what not to do. Content writing isn't exactly the easiest thing to master, but you can do it if you're motivated. Becomi...
Some writers use their real names in writing content while others use Pseudonyms. Pseudonyms, Nom De Plume, Pen Names, Aliases are fictitious names commonly used by Authors. What does one benefit from doing so...
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...
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.
What are the modern tools that an aspiring writer could use to enhance his capabilities in writing? Many aspiring writers today had many platforms in expressing their interest in writing. May the answers in this th...
Have been wondering why we have some article that we read today and still want to continue reading non stop, what are those ingredients in writing that attracts readers to never leave you blog or page and keep coming bac...
No I'm not talking about taking questions from the public people and then answering them. Although with this content generation idea, you'll be using something that's called "Answer The Public" from answerthepublic.com a...
Social media can be such a mine of information, yet most people don't use it for this and instead think that it's only to get people to follow you and promote your posts and products on! But social media is one of the be...
What are some of the biggest problems you face as a freelance writer? If you're a freelance writer then that's a job or even a career like any other. And like most jobs or careers, while they have their benefits they ...
You probably already know what SlideShare is? And how SlideShare can be a massive source for traffic, clients, sales and revenue for you if you tap into it and harness it to your advantage, as a business, as a website or...
So most of the time I lack inspiration where to get my content. I don't want to write with the same content, as it will limit my ability to write. Most of the time I find inspiration with the movies and videos that I wat...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to sharing your success or positive experiences, I don't think much of us will be very averse to doing it. After all, there is no harm in letting people know about your achievements and get appreciated for ...
The fastest way to lose your reader's attention is by creating content that is either hard to understand or confusing. Even if your target audience may understand the jargon, slang or whatever hard to understand wor...
Readers can't stand bad writing but writers shouldn't place a badly written book back on the shelf that fast. There is a lot one can learn from anything that is badly written. How is it that you immediately notice tha...
We all know that making a sensible writing is not in any way a walk in the park. At most times, you have to get the most out of the motivation within you to start writing your article. I myself can't make a good start wh...
I was just going through my box of content generation tricks and looking at what I could pull out, spit on and and shine up and talk to you about and in my juggles and shakes this one floated to the top and up pops like ...
I'm surprised I've not covered this before on using Google Alerts for content generation ideas as it's one of the best free tools that Google provide that is absolutely perfect for using for coming up with an almost endl...
I was recently perusing a thread I'm subscribed to, when I began to notice that no one was really giving the author any concrete information to go on other than to contribute to a discussion that keeps steadily growing...
I'm my own worst critic when it comes to writing just about anything - especially longer articles. I have no problems writing those initial drafts, but when it comes to editing, I just keep editing for hours and days on ...
I'm not talking about reading another person's work and then spinning it, but more like being inspired by something they've said. Sometimes, I'll read a book, newpaper or magazine article that will briefly mention somet...
There are times when I just do not have anything to write about or can not think of anything. I used to go crazy thinking of new ideas to write about. Now, I carry a small notebook with me in my purse. When a new or g...
