6 Challenges a New Freelance Writer May Face
January 8, 2017| Category: Careers in Writing, Freelance Writing, Writing Tips
Hoping to loosen up and lead a less stressful life, some people make a transition from office jobs to a cozy room in their own house. No wonder that freelance jobs sound so advantageous. Though being one’s own boss may sound pleasing to ears, it can also come at a price from time to time. (more…)
Secrets of Freelance Writing: How to Keep Your Clients Happy
December 23, 2016| Category: Freelance Writing, Writing Tips
The demand on the freelance writing market nowadays is huge. On the other hand, there is a lot of competition out there. Thus, gaining customers loyalty is decisive in the freelance writing business. However, sometimes having excellent writing skills is not enough to be successful. You will be surprised how every little detail can make a difference and might have a colossal impact on how customers perceive the quality of service. (more…)
How to Learn Academic Citation Styles Quickly
December 9, 2016| Category: Writing Tips
Every academic paper should have a citation style that structures and formats it according to a certain guide. Usually, the academic discipline defines which style is preferred. For instance, MLA style is commonly used for the humanities and liberal arts, and papers for social sciences are mainly formatted in APA style. Still, a student should always consult with the instructor to get to know which style is requested in this particular course. With so many citation styles, it’s good to learn the basic principles they are built on. (more…)
The Art of Meeting Deadlines
December 2, 2016| Category: Freelance Writing, Writing Tips
A tardy freelance writer who often fails to meet the deadlines can be compared to a broken wheel of a bicycle or another vehicle that as a rule is quickly replaced. Thus, meeting deadlines is of crucial importance for those online writers who do not want to get a penalty, but keen appreciation and positive recognition of their merits instead. Planning ahead and being well-organized are two key factors that will help you to achieve your goals. You may object saying that you’ve heard such things like a hundred times yourself, but what about some decisive steps that will bring you closer to your aim? Well, here’s a list of some tried and true strategies that will surely help online writers to submit their papers on time.
What Sources Are Good for Academic Writing
November 28, 2016| Category: Writing Tips
Every time working on the paper you are required to cite sources when you use statistics, graphs, or any illustration, paraphrase information or place a direct quotation. Citing is ethical and shows respect to authors who worked hard to publish their works. And there is one more important point you should always remember about – academic writing should be based on specific sources. So, here the question arises, what sources are good for academic writing? (more…)
How to Write a Good Abstract
November 25, 2016| Category: Writing Tips
Abstract is a very important part of writing. Many students do not pay much attention to it, making a serious mistake. To understand the importance of writing, you should imagine the following situation. You are a teacher and you have 30-40 students. You have asked all your students to write a research paper. Each research paper should be at least 15-20 pages. When will you have time to check each of the papers? Of course, if it is some final project and students write it stage by stage, its length is 30-40 pages, you will check each your chapter, step by step. But in case all the research papers from 30-40 students are handed in simultaneously, do you really have time to read each paper? I am sure you are not. One more situation, imagine you are a professor and need to ask students to write a small essay of 5-6 pages. It’s seems not that difficult, right? But imagine you have 100-200 students. Will you cope with the task? I guess no. (more…)
Writing Can Be Fun: Tips to Boost Your Desire to Write
November 18, 2016| Category: Careers in Writing, Freelance Writing, Writer Jobs
Whenever one comes to a decision to start writing, there comes a challenge of defining whether one is capable of doing this kind of job and turning it from a hobby into a full-time employment. I believe this is absolutely possible; however, there is a need to define what motivates us to write and what drives our decisions. Therefore, I would like to share the tips for boosting your writing motivation. (more…)
Why Being a Freelance Writer Is a Good Option?
November 7, 2016| Category: Careers in Writing, Freelance Writing, Writer Jobs
Working in the office has many benefits: you socialize with colleagues, have corporative parties, have a fixed working schedule (in many cases), etc. however, many people disregard this opportunity and opt for freelance job, especially freelance writing. Why is it so? Isn’t that strange? In fact, it is not. Being a freelance writer is a good option, especially for those who want to have a total control over their income and time devoted to work. (more…)