Question: As a self-published author, I edit and proofread everything I read. I read books, blogs, eBooks, magazines, and newspapers with an eagle eye. I can’t stand to read long-winded sentences. I want to shout, “Say what you want to say and say it!” My issue is I spend countless […]
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Freelance Writer Takes Photos like Annie Leibovitz… Impresses Editors
Hey! It’s Amandah. Your savvy freelance writer, content marketer, and digital marketer. As a freelance writer, business owners often ask me questions about content marketing (SEO content writing, copy writing, and social media). However, I also receive questions from aspiring freelance writers. One of the most common question is about images, i.e., […]
27 Words and Phrases That Have Worn Out Their Welcome
Sometimes freelance, fiction, ghost, travel, and non-fiction writers use certain words and phrases that have worn out their welcome. Writers, you are creative people and can certainly think of new words and phrases to use. Unless a client specifically says, “Use the following words and phrases,” grab the thesaurus and […]
Why You Want to Read Your Book Out Loud
Read your book out loud before you query literary agents and publishers. This is a good way to ‘hear’ if your book is ready for publishing. In fact, you may want to give your book to a trusted confidant and have them read your book out loud. Ask them for […]
Writing without the Use of Your Five Senses
I read a compelling blog post by Steff Metal about writing without color. Steff is legally blind and doesn’t have the luxury of sight that most writers have. Sight is one of the five senses. The others are hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching. Would you continue to be a writer […]
Why: The Most Important Question for Writers
Most journalists ask “Why” questions. The other ones are who, what, when, and where. However, “Why” is one of the most important one, even although some people believe asking “Why” questions puts others on the defense and isn’t productive. I disagree. Why questions make you think about you desire and […]