The true secret about writing better is that there really are no secrets. There are just writers who are willing to pass along what works for them. Do a search on Amazon for “writing tips,” for example, and you’ll see more than 20,000 options for books that can teach you how to be a better writer. In other words, anything that used to be top secret about how to write, well, that cat escaped from the proverbial bag long ago.
You may think it’s time—that you’re ready to market your business or yourself, or both. But if you’re not a marketing expert, you may wonder where to start.
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Yesterday I received an email followed by a text from a former boss asking if I was available to do something for him quickly. Surprised, I shot back a quick, “What do you need?” After all, he knows I do freelance work. But I was already suspicious before I got the fraudulent request to buy seven $100 gift cards. Why? Because the communications were full of errors.
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Do you have a Grammar Nazi among your family or friends? If you’re one of mine, you do. Me! I correct a lot of grammar mistakes, although as a freelance editor I typically get paid to do it. And I tactfully ignore the mistakes my friends and family make.
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I’m Dr. Deborah Jackson, and I am a freelance editor and writer. Thanks for joining me!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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