The Mechanics of Writing, a Guide to the Process of Writing Well
Welcome! No, you haven't entered 5th grade English class, but you may get some flashbacks. Here you can make sure you not only write, but that you do it well. Also learn about some of the processes associated with freelance writing, such as researching and interviews. Don't worry, no quizzes!
Revision strategies for freelance writers.
Word count can trip up some writers. Here are five ways to cut down your word count as part of your editing process.
What exactly is a style guide? Why does a freelance writer need to know a particular style guide?
A listing of the most used style guides, along with what field they're used in. This is the most current information on citation guides, style guides, style systems, and house style. Should you use AP Style, MLA, APA, Turabian, ASA, AMA or CMS?
Copywriting book is reviewed- could this book get you started down the lucrative road to copywriting? The book makes copywriting so simple!
Write. It's the one thing you need to do to "be a writer" and yet, how much do working writers really just WRITE?
Barabara Hudgin's, a former freelancer, walks writers through the steps necessary to turn that sheaf of published travelogues into a cohesive travel guidebook. Freelancers will benefit from her years of experience in writing efficient and succinct travel articles.
Richard Nordquist, About's Guide to Grammar and Composition leaves no stone unturned in this excellent page of revising, editing and proofreading checklists. One of the most thorough sources available, be sure to read these suggestions before you turn in your next piece of work!
Have you had a client hire you based on your writing style? What exactly does that
mean? Explore some answers with About's Guide to Composition, Richard Nordquist.
Develop your writer's tone, voice and style using these easy tips.
Learning a new word each day will go a long way toward developing and improving your writing.
Even the best of writers make mistakes now and then. How many times have you run into 'effect' and 'affect' issues in your local newspaper? Take this fun word quiz over at About's ESL page to see how you stack up. Heck, we're all writers here, let's take the
advanced version!
