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How to Develop a Strong Reading-Writing Connection for Long-Term Success
As a writer, it can be tempting to fall into the trap of thinking that you must choose between reading and penning your words. Because, after all, time spent reading is time not spent writing, and vice versa. John knows the importance of reading in a writing career. But he loses himself in articles, books,
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When a client dumps you. How to bounce back and move forward.
So, picture this: I’m a freelance writer, and some months ago, I lost my biggest and dearest client. It’s like the universe told me, “Hey, you know that thing you love to do and that also helps pay your bills?” Yeah, you can’t have that anymore. Did that get me down? Big time. Photo by
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Stay focused and make friends with the “shiny object syndrome.”
I came across the term “shiny object syndrome” for the first time in a post by Ayo, the writer. I loved it. But I also saw myself reflected. Three weeks ago, it stared back at me again. Life has a way of showing you the path most of the time. You just choose to ignore
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When Words Don’t flow. Conquering the Blank Canvas
Have you ever had the challenging and frustrating experience of facing a blank page and a soon-to-crash-on-you deadline? Have you ever thought that there’s nothing more complicated than writing? Have you ever felt unmotivated before an assignment? Is your brain a white, dense fog? No coherent ideas; the I’m-not-good-enough feeling? Are you suffering from the
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It’s over, and your children need to know.
It doesn’t matter if you’re as hard as a rock or as soft as your favorite pillow. Divorce is a financial and emotional roller-coaster ride with many obstacles. Telling your children the news can be like climbing Mount Everest. How you do this will depend on your relationship with them and the stress level at
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How to Become the PAS-sionate Copywriting Pro.
P.A.S. More than an acronym. I am partial to the PAS (Problem, Agitate, Solution) formula, and I’ll tell you why: I would have loved to be an actress. Drama is my thing. My sisters always say I am a drama queen. My husband, my best friend, and her children couldn’t agree more. Storytelling is a
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