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Month: July 2016
FIVE TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE IN UNDER 30 MINUTES
This is a great post on how to write an article in under 30 minutes. Yes, you read that correctly. I know I tend to over think the articles I am hired to write and when I overthink, it takes more time to write. I always appreciate a post with great tips and this one is worth the read.
As a freelancer, I get paid for my time. Therefore, it makes sense to use that time efficiently. Whether I am writing an article for a client who has given me the topic or writing one on spec, I don’t want to spend hours penning thousands of words. With a business to run, along with daily life, I try to keep an article or blog post to under 30 minutes including research. There’s no reason to sacrifice quality either. Following these tips will ensure you produce excellent content in as brief time as possible.
- Keep it short
Around 500 words is best. There are millions of articles and blog posts on the Internet and no matter how interesting the subject, it’s best to keep it brief. I recently wrote a 1,500-word piece for a client about Mountain Bike Tyres and believe me, even the most dedicated cyclist would have struggled to…
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Late Night Thoughts From My iPad – Part I
It's hard to face your mistakes. It's even harder to own them. That's not something our society teaches, far from it. There is a constant blame game where no one wins. We see it in the media and in politics. If someone were to step forward saying "It was me, I made a mistake," the… Continue reading Late Night Thoughts From My iPad – Part I
College – Doing The Thing
College at my age, it's not uncommon. I recently read about a 90+-year-old lady who was in college, doing the thing. After talking to a friend, I decided to go for it. Why not? Sure, I thought of so many reasons why I should just wait or not do it, but at the end of the day, those reasons weren't good enough. They were excuses. So, as of today, I am officially a college student.
A Very Reluctant Millennial
Millenial is a buzzword that gets tossed around on social media, in the media, and in various articles. It refers to the generation formally known as Gen Y. A few years ago, this was news to me. I had heard the term Millenial and honestly figured it was meant for the generation born just before and after the new millennium. It was a bit of a surprise and deep annoyance that my generation were those "awful millennials" people kept moaning about. Those darn millennials just ruining everything.