Tag Archive: Writing

The Grammar Police and your Blog

Many people believe that social media and blogging are places that one can loosen up and use more casual language than you might with traditional advertising and marketing tasks. However, this does not mean you can ignore grammar and its impact on your audience. Using more casual, conversational language means you can be more open…

5 Business Blog Post Content Ideas

The challenge of blogging for your business might not be understanding the benefits of a business blog nor finding the time to do it. Your hesitation to get started might come down to generating ideas for content for your business blog. Our article that lists 19 blog post ideas mainly covers different types of blog post styles and formats….

Writing Tips for Non-Writers

In today’s business world, it is important to be able to communicate well even if you are not a writer by trade. In order to establish yourself as an expert you need to be able to communicate clearly in writing whether it is through email, blog posts or research papers. You don’t need to have a…

Publishing your First Post: Building a Business Blog, Part IV

Once you’ve identified your reader type, decided on the level and type of content you are comfortable sharing and have implemented the various features and functionality to your new business blog, it’s time to publish your first post. Business Blog Writing Tips Consider how much time you can regularly devote to writing blog posts Posting daily…

19 Types of Blog Post Ideas

When you blog – whether it’s for yourself or your business – it’s important to vary the types of blog posts you write. It is more engaging for your readers if your post type and style varies. Plus, it gives you more creative freedom (along with an occasional break from lengthy, essay-like writing). Below is…

So, you want to be a freelance writer?

So, you wanna be a freelance writer and you don’t know where to start, eh? I am here to rescue you! Freelance writing opportunities exist all around you, but finding out where to find them is almost like going on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Why is it so hard? Because if I apply…

Planning your Content: Building a Business Blog, Part II

You’re a small business owner who understands the benefits of blogging for your business and have decided to start writing a blog. You’ve determined the level of content to be shared, who your reader groups will be and how much time you will devote to your new business blog. So, the next step in the process is…

How to Create a Blogging Schedule

While there are many sites out there that post daily or even multiple times a day, this blog posting strategy is not necessary for every blog or business. If you’re considering how to optimize your posting schedule, the overview below can provide some helpful guidelines. Tips for Creating a Posting Schedule for your Blog Monday:…

Writing Blog Posts: Ideas for Writing Inspiration

Finding inspiration for blog posts can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few simple tips: Write It Down Great post ideas can pop into your head at the worst of times – in the middle of the night, during a trip to the park or in my case,…

4 Steps to Getting Started with Freelance Writing

Many people have tremendous writing skills and are curious to learn how to parlay that into regular freelance writing opportunities. These quick tips offer a Get Started Guide to the World of Freelance Writing. 1) Identify Publications Most online magazines, newsletters, blog or newspapers accept freelance writing submissions. Before you approach a publication, you’ll want…