Posts tagged "advice"
If You Don't Promote Your Work, Nobody Else Will.

If You Don’t Promote Your Work, Nobody Else Will.

You're relying on other people to promote your work. And no matter how good your tremendously fantastic stuff is, you're going to be hard pushed convincing them to put in the effort that you're unable or unwilling to do.
The Best Advice You'll Get All Day

The Best Advice You’ll Get All Day

I just spotted this on a Tumblr account, and decided it needed to be shared with the world...
"Funny" Copy - No Laughing Matter?

“Funny” Copy – No Laughing Matter?

Should you leave the comedy to the comedians? Is earnest discourse and straight-down-the-line clarity the only way to create content that really speaks to readers? Or are spinning bowties as important to the writer as the pen?
So, You Want To Be A Writer?

So, You Want To Be A Writer?

So, you want to be a writer? But what exactly do you want to write? Thanks to the Unmemorable Title "So You Want To Be A Writer?" flowchart, you'll know just what path to follow.
No, I'm Not Going to Read Your Blog

No, I’m Not Going to Read Your Blog

You're desperate for me to read your blog. I can tell. But guess what? You may as well stop wasting my time and yours, because it'll be a cold day in hell before I read your blog post.
Sheen On, You Crazy Diamond

Sheen On, You Crazy Diamond

Charlie Sheen. Madman or genius? Unhinged drug user or philosopher extraordinaire? That's the most important question of the day. And I think you all know what the answer is. He's a genius, and he's going to make you a better blogger.
How You're Killing Your Credibility With List Posts

How You’re Killing Your Credibility With List Posts

Those of you who write three or more list posts a month aren't going to like this, so I suggest you skip to the end and leave an angry comment. But if you're worried about providing great content, building a solid reputation, or just not coming across as a fool, you need to move on....
Your Questions Answered: What Degree Is Best For A Copywriter?

Your Questions Answered: What Degree Is Best For A Copywriter?

Monday Question: What Degree is Best For a Copywriter? This is the question people have been putting into Google. So if you're wondering what course you need to apply for to make a splash as a copywriter, read on.
There's a Mouse On Me TV, What Am I Gonna Do?

There’s a Mouse On Me TV, What Am I Gonna Do?

There's a battle going on in your living room. On one side is the impressionable language centre of your poor innocent child's brain. And on the other is a small woolly mouse that speaks in patois. That little Rastamouse is going to destroy the way your child uses the English language to the point that they'll...
SEO TLC – Giving Your Website a Valentine’s Gift

SEO TLC – Giving Your Website a Valentine’s Gift

It's Valentine's Day. But when it comes to your website, a bunch of roses and some petrol station chocolates won't get you far. No, if you want to show your site some love, you'll need to swap Tender Loving Care for Search Engine Optimisation.
#FollowFriday - You're Doing it Wrong

#FollowFriday – You’re Doing it Wrong

Back when the world was young and Twitter was new and exciting, a tradition developed. Every Friday, the users of the burgeoning social media site would take the time to promote their friends. They'd explain why a certain person was interesting, and tag it #FollowFriday.
Copywriting in the Bleak Midwinter - Finding Inspiration in the Grey Months

Copywriting in the Bleak Midwinter – Finding Inspiration in the Grey Months

This isn't a brilliant time of year for being creative. Probably the fact that it's cold, bleak and frequently raining. But work doesn't stop for the weather, and there's copy to be written. So what's a penslinger to do when the well of creativity has dried up?