12Nov 2018 by Philippa Willitts
Special offer for Equal Pay Day: freelance writing, proofreading and social media management

Special offer for Equal Pay Day: freelance writing, proofreading and social media management

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This sale has now expired. However, don't despair. There is another special offer for you here. This weekend marks the date when Equal Pay Day takes place: it is used to signify the last day of the year that a woman would receive pay, when taking the gender pay-gap into account. Enjoy this (NSFW) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba5F7NoHgVQ It is important to remember, when noting this day, that today is the day after which averaged-out women work for free. In fact, Black women and disabled women and other minority groups get even less equity in their workplaces and white women do considerably better than BAME women. Because of this, I want to encourage the world of work to do better. And I believe that one path towards "better" is having women at…
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02Aug 2018 by Philippa Willitts
Epic August Special Offer

Epic August Special Offer

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It is no longer August so this particular special offer has, sadly, expired. However, there's another freelance writing discount for you to enjoy here. More and more, I see that my clients are looking for longer-form content for their blogs. Whereas 500-word posts used to be the norm, now clients are asking me to write content that is 1,500 words or more. [caption id="attachment_2197" align="alignright" width="337"] special offer design over gray background vector illustration[/caption] There is certainly a benefit to this. With longer-form blog posts, you can incorporate far more information and detail than you would if you only had 500 words to play with. You can take a really deep dive into your topic and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise to your clients and prospects. It will also have…
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30Mar 2014 by Philippa Willitts

Copy: new cloud storage alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive

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As a freelancer, making sure your work and records are backed up is vital. Losing valuable documents can get you in trouble with everybody from clients and editors to the tax man. I tend to double up my backing up, using both an external hard drive and online cloud services. This may seem like overkill, but you only need one massive hard drive failure to leave you in a real mess. The other great thing about cloud storage is that you can access your files from any computer, so wherever you are, you can find your work. Google Drive is great for volume and reliability, but the user interface leaves a lot to be desired. It is not at all intuitive, and things can be difficult to find. Dropbox is…
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03Sep 2013 by Philippa Willitts

Podcast Episode 53: Get a makeover in a morning – very quick tips to transform your freelance business

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Running a freelance writing business can be pretty hectic at times, and while there are plenty of tasks you know you should be doing it can be hard to find the time. In this podcast episode, Lorrie goes through some quick hits to boost your business in no time at all. Show Notes Boomerang for Gmail Cam Scanner ALBTM 51 - Essential Smartphone Apps For Freelance Writers ALBTM 52 - Episode 52: The Freelance Writers' Guide to LinkedIn Success ALBTM 48 - How to stop your business losing money ALBTM 50 - How to stop your business losing money search.creativecommons.org TED talks Eventbrite There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me. Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Find us on Stitcher…
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18Jun 2013 by Philippa Willitts

Podcast Episode 43: Keyword research for SEO writing

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It will often be expected of you, as a freelance copywriter, to be able to not only carry out keyword research but also to know how to use it in SEO copywriting. In this episode I talk about the basics of undergoing keyword research, and also provides information about writing for SEO in a way that does not alienate site visitors.     This episode also contains a first - a custom-made video especially for A Little Bird Told Me listeners. Find out how to carry out keyword research using the free Google AdWords Keyword Tool at http://www.socialmediawriter.co.uk/keywordvideo   [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2kul0SntJc[/youtube]   Show Notes Urban Muse Writer: Listen up! 5 podcasts for freelance writers Catherine Deveney: Equal. Not.  Episode 4: Hot Topic: Writing and Editing for free - is it ever OK? There…
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06Sep 2012 by Philippa Willitts

Introducing the Writers Helping Writers Collective

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Spreadsheet email (Photo credit: Christopher S. Penn)[/caption] Last night, on Twitter (follow me @PhilippaWrites), I got into an interesting conversation with @thewritesprite. She followed me, and I told her that I liked her username. She joked about how difficult it had been to choose one, and we started to talk about how, despite writing for other people for a living, writing for ourselves can sometimes be hard. There are, of course, other times when another writer's input can be very valuable - for instance it is nigh on impossible to proofread your own work. You are too involved with the text and it often takes a fresh pair of eyes to spot mistakes. And sometimes a writer can craft a catchier Twitter bio about somebody else…
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