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The Code of the Ghostwriter
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Eight Writer Archetypes: Which One Are You?
Eight Writer Archetypes: Which One Are You? What writer archetype are you? Not the kind of writer. Not the genre, fiction or nonfiction, poet or PR flak classification. But your tribe of fellow writers...
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Tax Deductions You May Miss as a Freelancer or Entrepreneur
Tax Deductions You May Miss as a Freelancer or Entrepreneur If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, and you’re only using the 1040 form to do your taxes, you’re doing it all wrong. You’re...
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5 Secrets Writers Can Learn from Actors
5 Secrets Writers Can Learn from Actors One thing I love about being a creative professional is the kinship with my fellow creatives. We understand the life — the instability, the random free time, and...
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Five Ways to Make Your Written Content Suck
Five Ways to Make Your Written Content Suck I’ve had an epiphany. Content marketers don’t really care if they create excellent written content. That’s the only explanation I can think of. Despite the...
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Writers Don’t Get to Collaborate Like Musicians I envy musicians. Not just because they play music and entertain millions of people. Not just because they can spend hours and hours doing something they...
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