Overcoming writers block
Writing is a tricky art form to master due to the fact that your productivity rests upon your inspiration and – being human – we cannot be inspired every minute of every day. Very often we experience what is known as writers block and we find ourselves staring at a blank page for hours with no idea where to begin. Causes of writers block Real life. These are external factors that pull you away from work mentally and sometimes physically as well. Exampl
read moreProfit from your writing
Whether you want to make a living from your writing, or simply add some extra cash to your savings, there are many ways to earn money from doing what you love. Below are some great ways for you to start your career in copywriting. Ways to make money from writing Sharing content sites. This is a great way to get started because it’s easy and instantaneous. You post your articles on websites such as eHow or Squidoo and they pay you a portion of the advertisement p
read moreHow to Set Up Your Own Blog
There are many online blogging platforms that you can use to set up your very own blog. You do not need any web design experience to set up and start writing a blog- anyone can do it. Blogging platforms provide you with the web space you need to start getting your message across. These are considered to be the five best blogging platforms: Blogger: This is a free web based blogging platform. Tumblr: This is also free of charge. Wordpress: This is a very popular, ea
read moreMix up your opinions with facts when writing for clients
People follow blogs because they want to hear about the blogger’s opinions and views. This doesn’t mean you can rant and rave unreservedly (especially if you are copywriting for a client), but it does mean that you have to find a balance between the relevant information you provide and adding some personal flair in the form of opinions. Some bloggers are instinctively afraid of giving their own opinions in their pieces – this is especially true for those of us
read moreTelling stories in your copywriting
Captivating your readers (and ultimately influencing these people) has a lot to do with great story telling. The internet marketing game has changed with social media marketing, blogging and personal storytelling. Instead of sending out a bunch of press releases about a new makeup product, marketing executives would rather send out a bunch of free samples to popular bloggers (with the hopes of a few of them writing about it to their trusted following). Why? Because
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