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February 1, 2021
How To Start a Newsletter Readers Love
Learning how to start a newsletter is a great way of building a relationship with readers and earning more money as a writer.
Deciding to create a quality newsletter is a lot of work. It is not as simple as writing a quick email and hitting send.
A good newsletter has a clear plan, content strategy and ideal audience. Each broadcast includes useful content and clear call-to-actions. Quality newsletters keep away from common spam triggers, so they doesn’t end up marked as spam. And readers...
January 26, 2021
7 of the Best Essay Checkers: Free and Paid
Are you tired of the painstaking proofreading that comes with writing an essay? Or perhaps you're looking for a grammar checker for papers.
You need one of the best essay checkers online today.
The tricky part is finding the right software for your needs.
You can banish these headaches with the right essay corrector.
We’re helping out with this round up of best essay checkers for academic papers and have included several of the best free and paid options.
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10 Fancy Pens You’ll Love Writing With
If you are looking for pens fast, then Amazon is the place to go and we've found 10 fancy pens, perfect for your writing project.
Of course, a quick search will produce an overwhelming array of pens from which you can choose, such as pens for offices, school supplies, and personal use.
Previously, we featured the best writing pens you can buy. But, what if you want to write or gift something more memorable? When selecting from the hundreds of fancy pens on Amazon, we considered:
Th...January 25, 2021
ConvertKit Review 2021: Better Than Mailchimp?
ConvertKit is a powerful email service provider and landing page builder. Thanks to a free trial, it's a good choice for content creators. This ConvertKit review explains more.
I migrated from Mailchimp and took out a ConvertKit subscription back in 2016.
Since then, this email service provider has evolved a lot. I still use ConvertKit today as part of my online business. I regularly use the ConvertKit to create landing pages, send broadcast emails and even to automate sales of products and serv...
How to Overcome a Lack of Creativity: 9 Smart Strategies
A lack of creativity often boils down to overwhelm, the wrong approach, or too many inputs. It's an easy problem to solve.
Years ago, I struggled with writer's block. I wanted to write a book, but I'd no good ideas to use for my book. Whenever I had free time, I put off sitting down in front of the blank page because I didn't feel creative.
I believed I lacked creativity.
This mindset was unhelpful because it prevented me from improving at my craft, through getting feedback on my stories, even i...
January 20, 2021
34 Common English Spelling Errors to Avoid in Your Writing
To avoid making common English spelling errors, check out this list of some of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language.
One of the best ways to show that you are knowledgeable in your writing is with proper spelling. While today's writers have a number of spell and grammar checking tools, you still need to write at times when you don't have that help.
To avoid making common English spelling errors, check out this list of some of the most commonly misspelled words in the...
January 19, 2021
How to Write: 17 Smart Strategies For New Writers
Learning how to write properly is the first step every aspiring author, blogger or freelancer takes.
Creatives approach the blank page for different reasons. Some want to make an impact with their work, while others have a story to share. Some writers want to get paid for their work, and it's for a goal, like writing a novel.
All are valid reasons. If you want to learn how to write, let's cover the basics.
Let's dive in.
The writer who starts a project withou...
The 12 Best Writing Apps for Android
What are the the best writing apps for Android?
Let's find out!
Numerous types of writers exist for bloggers, tech writers, screenwriters, magazine writers, authors, novelists and even researchers.
That's why apps are designed to help writers of all backgrounds.
This guide examines some of the best Android writing apps so that you can find the ones that work best for your writing projects! Don't expect any Apple products or iOS apps to appear here.
1. Character Story Plan...January 18, 2021
Exercise And Creativity: 5 Surprising Ways They Complement Each Other
Exercise and creativity are interlinked. Regular exercise can prompt more creative thinking. We explore how.
I've relied on exercises like yoga, running and weightlifting for years to blow off stress, and it's helped my writing in odd and unexpected ways.
Here are five ways physical exercise will help you find new ideas and achieve your writing goals.
1. Exercise Helps You FocusMeditation is scientifically proven to aid concentration and even improve our memory. Regular m...
What Is Content Editing? 9 Key Tasks
A content editor requires a diverse range of skills to prepare and publish a piece of website content today. In this article, we explain what is content editing?
Content editing describes reviewing a piece of online writing, so it's clear, concise and tailored to what the reader wants to find out.
A content editor takes a piece of writing and publishes it online on behalf of a client, writer or a business. They manage the last step in the content production cycl...
