Mark Danowsky

Want to know the foundation of good SEO? Here's a hint—it's not: → Your backlink strategy → Social media shares → Viral videos Give up? It's quality content. (Want to level up the quality of your content? Let me know.) That means good writing is critical to any business. Click the link to learn three reasons why. https://lnkd.in/gYeSNmha #seo #quality #businesswriting #smallbusiness

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New #FreelanceWriting #jobs are up at All Freelance Writing. Remember to follow the site's page here on LinkedIn or check the comments on the original post for a link to subscribe via email so you never miss job updates.

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If you saw my post about accommodations for editors and writers, definitely check this out! This is an amazing resource for the communication templates I wrote about. ... Hi! I'm Hannah, a freelance editor and proofreader who specializes in poetry, short stories, and fiction. Sharing one of the most vulnerable parts of you is scary; I promise to create a safe space for your work to be polished. Book a free consultation today to #polishyourprose! Link in bio 😊✒️

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The perils of technical writing gone wrong - Is this your experience? How can you prevent this from being your experience? Let's connect in the comments below #technicaldocs #softwarestartups #softwareprojects #technicalwriting #customerfacingdocs #whitepapers #ebooks #longformcontent

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Friday morning editing tips: To tighten your writing, trim your... Prepositions "Followed behind" —> "followed" "Stood up" —> "stood" "Knelt down" —> "knelt" Implied nouns "Nodded their head" —> "nodded" "Blinked their eyes" —> "blinked" Redundant adverbs "Scowled irritably" —> "scowled" "Grinned joyfully" —> "grinned" #Writing #Editing

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We’re often fully booked and I have long waiting periods for manuscript bookings. Or sometimes, an enquiry arrives to edit an MS that is not in a genre I work on (there are quite a few!). In these cases, I refer the enquirer to this excellent directory of Accredited Editors and Professional Members of IPEd, which has a customisable search function so they can find the perfect editor for their project. #IPEd #Editors #Directory

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UPDATED: Essay Markets for Freelance Writers If you want to hear about all #FreelanceWriting market lists as they're updated (and added to), make sure you follow the All Freelance Writing page.

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The key thing to understand about effective business writing is that it’s really all about your reader – not you. Check out three quick questions that will help you keep your writing tight: https://bit.ly/3UfMs5m #SmallBusinessMarketing #Copywriting #Consultants #ContentWriting #BetterBusinessWriting

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🔍✨ Every great piece of content needs a final polish! when a proofreader spots that sneaky mistake, it’s all part of making sure your message shines. because perfection is in the details. 📝💎 🌐 Explore our site: [workingofwords.com] 📞 Reach out by phone: [830-692-4665] 📧 Drop us an email: [[email protected]] #proofreading #contentquality #writingtips #editingmagic #grammarnerd #contentcreation #attentiontodetail #writingcommunity #contentmarketing #editingprocess #proofreaderlife #contentstrategy #wordsmith #creativeediting #writerlife #publishingtips #contentmatters #editingtips #contentisking #grammarcheck

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"In 2024, freelance writers are in high demand as newspapers continue to adapt to the digital age. "With the rise of online publications and the need for fresh content, many newspapers are turning to freelancers to meet their editorial needs." If you are looking for freelance opportunities, make sure you reach out to local and regional newspapers. They still use freelance writers, and while the rates for articles will vary, it's still a great way to make $$. I started writing book reviews for several local newspapers many years ago, and then moved on to feature articles. After a while, I was able to write freelance articles for The Washington Post, The New York Times and even The Wall Street Journal. For more tips on how to make $$ as a freelance writer, head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"

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"In 2024, freelance writers are in high demand as newspapers continue to adapt to the digital age. "With the rise of online publications and the need for fresh content, many newspapers are turning to freelancers to meet their editorial needs." If you are looking for freelance opportunities, make sure you reach out to local and regional newspapers. They still use freelance writers, and while the rates for articles will vary, it's still a great way to make $$. I started writing book reviews for several local newspapers many years ago, and then moved on to feature articles. After a while, I was able to write freelance articles for The Washington Post, The New York Times and even The Wall Street Journal. For more tips on how to make $$ as a freelance writer, head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of "The Flying Nun, A Light Bulb Moment and Me: 40 Years Making Money As a Freelance Writer (Hey, You Can Do It, Too!)"

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20 Writing Tips from 12 Fiction Authors: "Interesting verbs are seldom very interesting." — Jonathan Franzen https://lnkd.in/eQE5AxY #amwritng #writingcommunity #writingtips #fiction #writing #writingcommunity #writersoftwitter #writing #amwriting #author #watchmewrite

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Don’t do these 3 things if you’re writing the first draft of your novel. 1️⃣ Don’t reread – this is fuel for your brain to convince you that your writing isn’t good enough, you’re not capable of doing this and you should just quit now. No first drafts are good, and you’ll be able to come back to it with the eye of an editor later. Which leads me to my next point… 2️⃣ Don’t edit as you go – this is just going to slow you down. Some writers like to do this, but if your goal is to get the first draft on the page so you have something to work with, I would avoid it altogether. Plus, you can’t see any big-picture plot or character issues when you’re knee deep in the writing, you need the whole thing down and some space from the process. 3️⃣ Don’t stop writing for more than two consecutive days. I don’t believe you need to write every day, but more than two days off means you’re more likely to lose the habit of fitting writing into your schedule. If you need more help planning your novel and sustaining a writing practice, comment the word FINISH below and I’ll send you the free guide.

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Nonfiction writers, do you know the difference between obtain and attain? How about complementary or complimentary? If you were to use one of these words in your writing, would you feel confident it was the correct word? Too many books include poor word choices that destroy a reader’s trust in the competency of the writer, and as a result, trust in the quality of their central message or business drastically lessens. But you don’t need to worry about all that. Let me do the heavy lifting for you. As a top-rated copyeditor with over 1,000,000 words edited, you know your manuscript will be in trustworthy hands.

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Here’s a cautionary tale for freelance writers… Back in March, someone reached out to me in my LinkedIn DMs. They needed some editing work for their blog. I checked out the website and immediately suspected I would be out of budget. But I’ve been wrong on this count before. Not wanting to make any assumptions and lose out on a potential gig, I responded. One of the first things I noted was my pricing. “Before we get too far into the process, I do always like to be fully transparent about my pricing to ensure we're a good fit. As a ballpark starting point, I charge $150 per thousand words.” After a few more DMs and some lengthy periods of silence, they ended up sending a contract. That’s when things got strange… The rate in the contract was $30 per thousand words. Reminder for anyone keeping score, that’s 80% less than what we’d agreed upon in DMs. I pointed out the discrepancy, and they said it wasn’t a problem. Just update the contract with our agreed terms, and they’d sign. I did, and they did. Then they provided the first two assignments. After reviewing everything, I sent an invoice for what that work would cost. I had been getting overt or borderline red flags from the get-go, so I asked for 100% of that fee up front. A week later, I got back a DM. Would I be willing to discount my services? Nope. Sorry, friends. My rate’s my rate. They let me know we had to “take a break” because they had offers at “more attractive prices.” 😂 So many questions… Why go through the rigamarole of creating a contract they had no intention of honoring? Did they think I wouldn’t read it before signing and trap myself into a lower rate? Here’s where past freelance me would have fallen down: ✅ Caved on pricing when they pushed back. ✅ Started work without getting the money up front. ✅ Mentally rehashed the exchange, wondering how I could have salvaged the deal. Am I a little annoyed I’m out the time it took DMing and reviewing the contract? Sure. But it’s a whole lot better than doing the work and either never getting paid for it or getting paid peanuts! Listen to your intuition, writers! If something feels off, ask for 100% of payment up front. ➡️ Want to listen to my full webinar on how to avoid nonpayment? Access it for free in the Inkwell. Check out my profile to join.

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