Note to First Time Authors: Cramming Doesn’t Help! As a professional editor, here are a couple things I see in the manuscripts of far too many first time authors: The first thing I see, almost invariably, is that first time authors put into their books (several or more times throughout them) the fact[…]
This morning, early, I embarked on an editing project for a memoir writer (first time author) who has written about her journey as a cancer survivor. I’m finding it slow going, because she repeatedly (every few pages) makes the mistake that so many first time authors do: constantly reminding the reader that she’s reading[…]
This week I landed three new clients. Two of them are local business owners, which is unusual, but they’re both going concerns with stellar reputations. The other is a French lady entrepreneur who has a line of cruelty-free, toxin-free cosmetics. She’s also a coach who shows other entrepreneurs how to start their own[…]
This past week while I was driving home from Dodd’s, a gentleman spotted my Word Whisperer-branded SUV and took down my phone number. Last night he left a message on my answering machine saying he wanted to know more about what I do. So, as soon as I felt it wasn’t too early[…]
When business owners and entrepreneurs are looking for writing help, among the most common search term phrases they use are “affordable copywriters” “affordable writers” “affordable ghostwriters” “affordable marketing services” “cheap copywriters” “cheap…” You get the idea. And as is the case with most professional services, you’ll get the quality you’re willing to pay for…and[…]
I may have just saved a potential client from shooting themselves in the foot. Sure hope so! This morning, I saw this job description posted at Upwork: Need a copywriter to create an “About Us” page for a construction company. We are a small company founded on the idea of the American[…]
https://yellowballoonpublications.com/sick-of-cookie-cutter-templates-and-formulas/ I just wrote a blog post that probably belongs here more than it belongs where I put it. Here’s the link so you can benefit from it! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
When people look for writers at Upwork, they’re given a choice: entry level (newbies, wannabes, charlatans), intermediate, and expert. I’ve noticed that the vast majority choose intermediate writers, probably in the hope of getting “good enough” at a rate they consider “fair” or “reasonable” for hiring them. All well and good IF (and it’s[…]
For the past month and a little more, I’ve averaged $100+/day working very part time as a copywriter/editor. I’m not sure how the word is getting out about me, but however it is, my workload is just perfect for me! I’m getting most of my work at Upwork, even though I raised my rates[…]
I’m not clever enough to even make up some of the nutty examples I see as people try to pass themselves off as marketers and social media gurus. “We are consummated professionals.” Really! It’s nice to your know your wedding nights or date nights are sexually-fulfilling for you! (The correct term here is “consummate”.)[…]