From what I see on social media and among my colleagues, attitudes toward generative AI seem to be all or nothing. Some writers use AI like it’s a magic content machine. They type in a prompt, grab the output, run it through a humanizer, and click “Send to Editor.” As an editor, I feign ignorance … Read more
Content writing isn’t just for big businesses and professional content writers. It’s for anyone who writes articles or blog posts. You might be a book author, an industry expert, a niche blogger, or someone who just wants more of an online presence for work or fun. High-quality content is helpful. It grabs attention and boosts … Read more
AI tools like ChatGPT can be intimidating and confusing. If you’re not already using AI for writing, you’ve probably wondered, What is ChatGPT? What’s it for? Should I check it out? Is it ethical? ChatGPT is a super-smart friendly robot that will help you with almost anything. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to understand … Read more
If you want everyone to know you’re a newbie blogger—or you don’t get out much—call a blog post a “blog.” I’m writing a blog today. I get paid to write blogs. How long should a blog be? I started seeing “blog” used like this 7-8 years ago, but it’s much more widespread now. It’s typically … Read more
What’s not to love about free writer tools? For starters, even if you prefer to write rough drafts in longhand—pen and paper—all writers eventually need word processing software of some kind. Sure, MS Word is the standard. But if a yearly subscription for Microsoft 365 puts a dent in your budget—or you just don’t like … Read more
Need some writing motivation but can’t seem to make it happen on your own? Well, there are all sorts of sneaky tricks you can use, like Camp NaNoWriMo which starts April 1. It’s the best way I know of to kick your fingers into motion. Do you know what it is? Most of you probably … Read more
Every writer knows focus is the name of the game. Some writers need absolute quiet and privacy. Others kick out the jams and let ‘er rip almost anywhere. You might need an entire day to write a few pages, while someone else pumps out 10,000 words in the same amount of time. Either way, you’re … Read more
Freelancers, bloggers, fiction writers, non-fiction writers, novelists, creative writers… No matter what you call yourself, no writer wants to look like a beginner, even if you are. But here’s the thing. Regardless of your expertise or experience level, writing mistakes don’t look good. Readers expect certain rules and conventions in quality writing, and if you’re … Read more
If you want to write better blog posts—as a hobby, for your own business, as an author, or as a freelance writer—you know keeping up with the ever-changing rules, apps, expectations, and algorithms in the blogosphere can feel almost impossible. But becoming the best blog post writer you can be is entirely within your control. … Read more
Why avoid clichés? Everyone uses them, and they capture your thoughts and ideas in the blink of an eye. But consider this: if you’re a blogger, freelance writer, or author, your writing will be read by readers of English around the world. Since I’m an American and have lived in the US all my life, … Read more