How to Stay Relevant as a Freelance Writer
As a freelance writer, it’s imperative to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry. While some aspects of writing will never change – such as the importance of excellent grammar skills – other aspects are evolving with the times. And if you don’t upskill, you’ll be left behind. Two decades ago, writers didn’t need to consider […]
How Writers on TV Can Inspire Your Journalism Career (Or Not)
Five tongue-in-cheek tips on how to be a successful journalist by following the rules of fictional characters. BY KRISTIE BANKS You want to be a writer, a journalist. You want to be someone with integrity and ethics, someone who asks all the right questions and tries to get the inside scoop. You’re not inspired by […]
Enhance Your Writing by Avoiding These Words
When reading a piece of writing, whether it’s a blog, an email or an article, you may find tell-tale signs that it’s written by an amateur. Some words add no meaning to the narrative; they’re either redundant or weak words that could be replaced. Use these tips to level up your writing by sounding less […]