This is a guest post courtesy of Georgina. Writing a great bio is a key skill to master, especially if you are using your bio to convert readers into something more, such as a subscriber or a client. However there are a crap ton of really good writers out there, that still seem to fall short in the bio department. Maybe it’s because they are writing about themselves, or maybe they are over...
Success as a Freelance Copywriter – the Fine Art of Planning
Halloooo BGB’ers! 🙂 How’s it shakin’? This is another post by guest author Chris Hoole and his take on why planning is the shiznel for freelancers. Diaries, efficiency, breaking up, not down… well, you’ll just have to read it sweetcakes and see what he has to say for yourself. Now make him feel welcome ya’ll. You know what to do! (I hope.) Some people fall...
10 Tips for Aspiring Professional Web Writers
You all know I’m a writer by trade. So when it comes to taking the leap into self-employment, writing has been my bread and butter. Specifically writing for the web. The bulk of my clients are people looking for digital content like articles, blog posts, ebooks, press releases, bios, web copy and more. Tavis is joining us with a guest post on some tips for those of you aspiring to write...
As a Writer- 10 Steps to Finding Your Very Own “Little Monsters”
It’s no secret that effective branding requires building a fan base. But in order to build a fan base, you gotta first know who your fans are. Lady Gaga has this whole concept nailed, and even has a pet name for her people… “Little Monsters”. She knows EXACTLY who she’s writing, singing, and performing for. As a writer in particular, it’s always important to know who your audience is, what they...
From J.O.B. Slavery to Freelancing Freedom in 5 Easy Steps
Photo by Rokito When I was younger, the idea of me being a professional writer was kinda laughable. I wrote poetry, but never considered myself “a writer”. And actually making money at writing? That was something I thought only big name novelists did. I was so clueless! (Only without the blonde hair and skimpy skirts… and the shopping habit…) As I got older, the idea of writing for...