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Hello and welcome back to Writing Prompt Friday! This week is brought to you by my on-the-spot imagination. As in, I saw something, took a picture and thought "Gee, this would make an excellent writing prompt." I stopped for flowers and went home with so much more. Ready? On to this week’s writing prompt… Bonus points for… Continue reading Writing Prompt Friday (fire exit)
Now that I’ve covered why copywriters should use social media to help build their brand, I’m going to assume that you’re reading this because you’re on board and want to get started, or you’ve started and you’re wondering if you chose the right social platform. Or you're wondering if I know what I'm talking about.… Continue reading The Best Social Media Sites for Copywriters
Creative writers such as novelists need to build their brand, and they often use social media as a key part of their brand-building strategy. Even Stephen King’s fairly active on Facebook. Copywriters should do the same. Why? Because we're creative professionals. Whether you’re freelance or part of a company team, you are still your own brand.… Continue reading 8 Reasons to Get Social
Self-care is all the rage these days. And there's no shortage of tips and tricks about super-awesome strategies for creating a super-awesome you and keeping your new super-awesome you running like new. And those are all grand ideas. What I sometimes struggle with is that much of it either won’t work for me or isn't… Continue reading Instant Self-care for Writers
Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Houston, I was an art student. Then I became a graphic artist and web designer. I sketched, a lot. Now I’m a copywriter who works alongside graphic artists and web designers. And they sketch, a lot. During meetings, in brainstorming sessions, at their desks — their… Continue reading Flex your skills with 5-minute free writing
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