This guest post is by Nick Thacker of livehacked.com Does the term “building a platform,” mean anything to you? If you’re like me, you’ve heard that exact phrase way too many times – maybe you’ve even used it yourself. It’s the modern-day version of “Web 2.0,” “synergy,” and “social media marketing.” It seems like every
So you failed to carry out last year’s resolutions? How about those out-of-this-world plans? You are not alone. I had my shortcomings too. As a freelance writer, there were many things I didn’t accomplish last year. But I don’t want to stop there. I don’t want us going in circles every year. Confused. Frustrated. Stressed.
Thinking how you can jumpstart your freelance writing this 2013? Know what? Nobody owns you. You can start anytime. Take it one step at a time. And that kind of mindset will change your perspective and standards as you get along with clients. The perks of solopreneurs – you handle your own business, manage your
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E-books are popular these days. In the Philippines, the popularity of electronic publishing is opening doors for bloggers, writers, and aspiring authors. If you would like to become a published author, I think it’s time to overcome resistance and start writing your first draft or launch a blog as a platform. No Excuses Few days
One of my favourite authors died this morning at the age of 86. Zig Ziglar has inspired and motivated me to keep on dreaming big, and I believe he lived a life of purpose. I learned so much from his books – an endless list of nuggets of wisdom worth keeping for writers, solopreneurs, authors,
I recently stumbled upon a post about Google Authorship Markup, which made me wonder if this can affect freelance writers – web content writers and bloggers alike. We all know that there’s a big difference between writing on web pages and papers. If you create content in the digital world – whether you’re a freelance
Are you an Instagrammer? You better prep those creative images. Starting today, you can embed Instagram photos directly into WordPress.com blogs, as easy as 1,2,3… Start “Instabedding” and share your creative photos. Here’s how it works: 1. Copy the image URL of the Instagram photo from the Web browser’s address bar. 2. Paste the URL
Write. Write more. Write even if you don’t feel like it. Write. Just write. Write more and don’t stop. Write and re-write. Write and keep on writing.
Seth Godin, one of my favorite authors, said, “Instead of cajoling your way into the spotlight, consider investing in the experience first.” The nugget of wisdom pierced my heart. As a writer, I seek attention of possible clients, publishers, and entrepreneurs. I thought that the only way to get on top is to work your