Let’s dispel a little myth: being a content marketing writer isn’t all about blog posts. I like content marketing. I don’t like writing blog posts. Okay, let me try again: I don’t like writing blog posts for other people. I have a very distinct voice, a distinct style, and pretty strong opinions on everything. Therefore, […]
Freelancing and Journalism
How To Get Hired When You Apply For Content Marketing Work
A six-figure freelancer shows you how to land clients quickly. This shouldn’t come as news, but finding content marketing work as a freelance writer is an entirely different process than landing journalism assignments. Even though the skills you’ll need to do the work are the same, the role you’re playing as a content marketing writer […]
6 Website Tweaks That Will Ensure Your Content Marketing Success
Add these simple tweaks to your to-do list to turn your website into a client magnet. Are you ignoring the potential of your writing website? If you are, your content marketing success is at stake. For most freelance writers, their website acts as a showcase of their work. It’s for clients who want to see it, […]
7 Mistakes Writers Make When Applying For Content Marketing Gigs
Don’t lose out on work and potential commissions by making these common mistakes. We’ve been talking about how journalists can use their unique experiences and skill to get lucrative content marketing gigs. I’ve given you a basic tutorial on what content marketing is and why you should care, as well as a step-by-step roadmap for […]
Ethical Issues To Consider As A Content Marketing Writer (And How To Avoid Them)
An award-winning journalist on some ethical issues that appear when you transition to content marketing writing. When journalism meets content marketing, sparks fly. That’s because merely the impression of a conflict of interest is enough to cause ethical issues. You only have to visit a journalism forum once or twice and throw in the phrase […]