10 Simple Tips to Polish Your Prose: What Do Great Writers Do?
Whether you’re writing a novel, short story, blog post or article, these ten simple strategies will help to refine your piece and make it shine. 1. Make a great first impression. In the age of social media, the written word faces stiff competition from more visual content. Offer your reader something irresistible to entice them […]
Copyright Tips for Freelance Writers
When a magazine or website has in-house staff writers, any content they produce is owned by the publication or website. But if you’re a freelancer, who owns the copyright on your articles? Well, that depends on what’s been negotiated. Copyright laws differ depending on the country, and in the heyday of print media before the […]
Tight Lines: How to Reduce Your Word Count
Here’s how to make sure you hand in the exact number of words required – and keep your editor or client happy. Some writers struggle to reach a stipulated word count. Others happily type away, and before they know it, they’ve far surpassed the requested word count from their editor or client. Usually, more words […]