Writing Articles for the Lazy Reader
Journalists must use social media to connect with modern-day lazy readers. Here’s why. Social media users spend less than half a second processing information when scrolling for a dopamine hit. Your article needs to grip the audience within that time frame, or they’ll move on to find their next digital high. The way society consumes […]
Pros and Cons of Working Remotely as a Freelance Writer
Many people are only now hearing these buzz words: ‘digital nomad’ and ‘remote worker’. But for others, they have been living this lifestyle for years, long before others jumped on the bandwagon. What’s the difference between a digital nomad and a remote worker? There isn’t a big difference. Generally a remote worker works from home […]
How to Grow Your Social Network as a Freelance Writer
Sure, being a freelance writer has its perks, but one of the not-so-positive aspects is that it can be a lonely lifestyle if you let it. While the benefits of working from home include avoiding traffic to work, a flexible schedule, and not being location-dependent, many freelancers miss that ‘chatter around the water cooler’. Not […]