How to use Memes in your Marketing From Chipotle to SlimJims, some of the biggest brands are using memes today to connect with their audiences. And it’s easy to see why. Memes are far more powerful and engaging than a simple sales-y post telling your followers to “Buy more burritos.” For brands willing to takeContinue reading “Meme Marketing 101: From You Favourite Meme Queen”
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3 Myths About Freelance Writing I’m Sick of Seeing
From an actual writer not trying to scam you I don’t know what it is… but I’m seeing a lot of ahem *trash* on the internet lately — especially in regards to freelance writing. And it’s not just some harmless little opinions about the oxford comma (I’m in favour). People are spreading a lot ofContinue reading “3 Myths About Freelance Writing I’m Sick of Seeing”
How I Use Psychology to Improve My Writing
Alright, grab a slice of pizza and get ready to take some notes. It’s time for a psych lesson from your writing pal, Tory. One beginner mistake I see in a lot of writing is a lack of specificity. However, the advice to “be more specific” is kind of broad and hard to explain toContinue reading “How I Use Psychology to Improve My Writing”
7 Topics to Read About Other than Writing
Listen, I get it because I’ve been there. As a writer, we tend to fall into the trap of reading all about writing and how we can do better. We learn all the basic tips, step up our grammar game, and binge success stories like they’re the latest shows on Netflix (even though we don’tContinue reading “7 Topics to Read About Other than Writing”
5 Keyboard Shortcuts for Gmail I Had No Idea I Could be Using
Tired of using that pesky mouse? Well, I am. As a former 911 operator, I used keyboard shortcuts all the time while I was on the phones responding to everything from burglaries to butt dials. While I was only there 3 months, it changed my computer habits drastically. Dragging my mouse and clicking? No thank you!Continue reading “5 Keyboard Shortcuts for Gmail I Had No Idea I Could be Using”
7 Types of Writing People Will Actually Pay You To Do
Since rent ain’t cheap. 4 min read I never thought I would get paid to write. Since I was a little kid, I wanted to be a writer, whether it was for TV shows or even just a business newsletter. While I did get to do it in some form throughout the years, being aContinue reading “7 Types of Writing People Will Actually Pay You To Do”
What’s My $50,000 Secret as a Full-time Freelance Writer?
Don’t waste time learning about writing. Let’s be frank, making money online is competitive because most of us struggle to overcome that first barrier — getting a full-time income. Even I spent my first 6 months grinding and sending pitches everywhere trying to get consistent work to pay my bills. It was hard, but I did it. Now,Continue reading “What’s My $50,000 Secret as a Full-time Freelance Writer? “
Am I Still a Writer?
Alright, confession time. I started this whole thing a year ago with the dream of being a freelance writer, and I still choose to describe myself that way. But honestly… it’s starting to feel like maybe I’m going in a different direction. Half of my clients are ones with blogs and social media that IContinue reading “Am I Still a Writer?”
The 7 Mistakes Novice Freelancers Make When Trying to Land Clients
First impressions are everything 5 min read When you start as a freelancer, it sucks. There I said it! And I had more success than a lot of other freelancers out there. I regularly get asked by beginners freelancers online why they aren’t getting clients, and when I look at their profiles, I see aContinue reading “The 7 Mistakes Novice Freelancers Make When Trying to Land Clients”
How to Write a Killer Proposal on Upwork
Tips to help you land clients like a pro Photo via Unsplash Alright, so you’re trying to land more clients online as you start your freelancing career and you keep getting ignored. Here are a couple of tips I’ve learned myself while writing proposals and cover letters that brought me my best clients. I’ve even added examplesContinue reading “How to Write a Killer Proposal on Upwork”
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