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Celebrating Work Flexibility [Infographic]

February 1, 2017 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Work flexibility has gone a long way in the past decade, with companies like FlexJobs leading the way. As many of you may know, we’ve been partners with them for a while now, and we believe in their mission to help workers find alternative, more convenient ways of making a living.

This year, they are celebrating their 10th anniversary, and we join them in looking back at the milestones in work flexibility – not only for freelancers in new media, design, and other niches, but also for company-employed individuals. [Read more…]

This Is What Science Says About What Writing Does to You

January 19, 2017 by Noemi 1 Comment

There is no doubt that there are tons of writing benefits. For us who make a writing living, the foremost one is making money to pay the bills.

But there’s more to writing than having an income, and science has something to say about that.

In an infographic put together by Global English Editing, the health benefits of writing are outlined. The premise is that writing benefits not only the mind, but the body and spirit as well. [Read more…]

How to Survive Working from Home

January 10, 2017 by FWJ Leave a Comment

For many, sticking to the 9-5 is still very much the preferred option. It offers stability and routine. However, for a growing number of people, there are many aspects of working freelance and from home which are extremely attractive.

Working from home offers a great sense of flexibility, allowing you to be your own boss and work around a schedule of your choosing. On top of this, you are fully accountable for your own successes (and failures), which is a liberating feeling for some. [Read more…]

Writing Drunk and Editing Sober – Here Comes the Science

November 10, 2016 by Noemi 1 Comment

We love quotes. Quotes are fun. They inspire. They make you laugh. They make you think. And of the most popular quotes for writers is “Write drunk, edit sober”. It needs no explaining, and it sounds absolutely good.

I learned one thing today, though. While it has been attributed to Ernest Hemingway, it seems that the writer didn’t really say/write it. Sure, he liked his drink, but no evidence has been found to prove that. [Read more…]

Simple Tips to Spruce Up Your Portfolio With Infographics

October 19, 2016 by FWJ 1 Comment

Though most freelance writers are all about the written word, visuals are becoming very important. Our brains crave images that help translate complicated topics into comprehensible concepts – a perception that makes your job more marketable.

Infographics are excellent for building up your portfolio. Oftentimes, those looking for freelancers want individuals who wear more than one hat in the content creation field. Good freelancers should dabble in visuals and infographics, but many don’t know how. [Read more…]

Avoid Using “Very” Because It Makes Your Writing Very Weak

September 16, 2016 by Noemi 6 Comments

“So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason, boys – to woo women – and, in that endeavor, laziness will not do. It also won’t do in your essays.”
― N.H. Kleinbaum, Dead Poets Society

I’ve always thought that lazy writers are worse than “bad” writers – writers who just need to hone their craft. If we were to live by the quote above, I suppose I just revealed how I think of myself as a writer – at times, at least.

There is no point in denying it – I use “very” more than I should.

How about you? Are you aware of how often you use the word? [Read more…]

What Makes a Best-Selling Book?

August 23, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Last night, I had a vivid dream about the “last unicorns” – it is a unique story, trust me; one you’ve never read before. While dreaming, I knew that once I get the story down on paper, I would have a bestseller on my hands. I also knew that I would might forget things if I didn’t take notes, so I woke up to write the plot down. I was golden.

Then I woke up for real. I was dreaming when I “woke up” to write the story down. So much for my best-selling breakthrough novel that would put me in the league of Robert Jordan, C.S. Lewis, and Tolkien (I do shoot for the starts, don’t I?). [Read more…]

13 Grammar Mistakes Beautiful People Don’t Make

August 5, 2016 by Noemi 3 Comments

I have a feeling I’m going to get in trouble with this post’s title, but I have to admit that I didn’t come up with it. It’s the exact title of a post featuring an infographic created by the guys at The Expert Editor (who sent me this tip). A title that will catch attention for sure – whether positive or not, I’m sure I’ll find out soon.

On that note, I want to bring up an alternative title: 13 Grammar Mistakes Sexy People Don’t Make.

After all, they say that proper use of grammar is sexy.

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Should I just stop now, and go straight to the common grammar mistakes we don’t make (or shouldn’t be making)?

Yes. I think I’ll do that. [Read more…]

18 Unusual Habits of Famous Writers

July 1, 2016 by Noemi 1 Comment

If I had a dollar for every time someone says “writers are weird”…

Like it or not, however, there is some truth to that. You probably even have your own brand of weirdness. Am I right, or am I right?

In the past, we’ve taken a look at peculiar habits of famous writers – from writing naked to writing lying down. Today, I’m sharing more unusual habits of famous writers but featuring different people this time. [Read more…]

Surprising Day Jobs of Famous Writers

June 15, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

“The freelance writer is a man who is paid per piece or per word or perhaps.” – Robert Benchley

Let’s not forget the starving author.

That’s why it’s not unheard of for writers to have day jobs – unless you’re hustling as a full-time freelance writer. Then your day job is, well, writing. [Read more…]