Writing Tips - Proof It!
Posted on April 22, 2008 - Filed Under Automotive, Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Writers tend to be their own worst proofreaders. Why? It’s probably because when they proof their own work, they tend to sink deep into the more organic issues of their texts rather than restricting their attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation.
For example, instead of catching the fact that they shouldn’t have spelled “principal” with a “-ple,” they begin pondering whether they should have used the phrase “tyrannical taskmaster” instead. By the time they decide against that, they have moved on, leaving the offending “principle” to incorrectly describe the balding guy who ran their school.
Read More..>>Medical Writing - How Much Should I Charge For My Freelance Projects?
Posted on March 30, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
New freelance writers often ask how much they should charge for a particular medical writing project. There is no definitive answer to that: some freelancers charge per hour, others charge per word, and still others charge per project.
I have met medical writers who never charge a flat fee, no matter the project–they think in terms of how much their time is worth. Other writers, however, prefer not to tally hours, but instead put a fixed price on a project–is their decision how many hours to invest in the project.
Read More..>>Why Are Copywriters In Such High Demand?
Posted on March 30, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Why are high-quality copywriters in high demand? Copywriters charge their clients from $2,000 and up to write a couple of pages of words. Why would anyone in his or her right mind pay that kind of money to have someone describe a product or service? The price for a good copywriter seems insane!
Well, it’s simple math- the price is cheap compared to the alternative. The alternative is no sales. The copy on your web page is your advertising medium…your Salesman. These little words are the source of your income. Owning a website with poor copy is worthless. The copy on your website is advertising, and your website will be worthless without good copy.
Read More..>>10 Free Or Cheap Ways To Market Your Writing Business
Posted on March 24, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
These 10 strategies cost nothing, or close to it. They’ll save you money…and put money in your bank account, too!
1. Look in the business section of your local paper for the names of people who have been promoted, hired or rewarded by their companies. Write a short congratulatory letter (refer to the specific achievement to make it personal), and enclose two or more of your business cards (one for the person to keep, the others for him or her to give to others). By the way, your business cards DO include complete information about what you do, don’t they? If not, redesign them today! Just a title, such as “Freelance Writer,” is too vague. List what you can do (newsletters, brochures, ads, etc.) and add a blurb that highlights the main benefit you offer.
Read More..>>Get Paid To Practice
Posted on February 29, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Many people who aspire to become internet writers do not have any clue how to begin. Some simply cannot afford to start their own websites and are technically uncomfortable using services such as any of the free blogging communities have online. Some are in desperate financial straits and need to begin earning some type of income immediately and do not have the luxury to take the time that these sites require. Many others are not certain that their materials are actually good enough to be sold and generate a positive cash flow. The simple answer for any of these would be internet writers, is to find a market where they can be paid to practice their internet writing skills.
Read More..>>Writing Tip - Be Clear
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Automotive, Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
Clarity is the most important rule of good writing. If what you write is not clear, you might as well not waste the reader’s time. Worse, you could do some damage. Take, for instance, a flyer I received from my credit union. One of the headlines read:
We now offer less-than-perfect credit loans.
My immediate reaction was: “Why would I want to do business with a credit union that wants its customers to sign up for loans that are less than perfect?” Of course, what the writer meant to say was …
We now offer loans for people with less-than-perfect credit.
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