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By: SharonHH
Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Source: http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/
It's a tricky one, because the more time passes, the harder it is to find something that hasn't been said. Sometimes I find it best to let research sit for a while so I can process it myself and think about the best way to explain it to someone else.
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That's so true, Clarisse. We've got to take our research and distill it into something that sounds authoritative yet fresh - and it can take time to develop those skills.
Hi, Thank you for this post. This is indeed one of the challenges we encounter as freelance writers especially when we're asked by clients to write about a topic we are not familiar with. I remember reading a book which said that the biggest challenge a writer has to face is to write about a common topic in such a manner that it would appear like as if it's been written on for the first time ... See all content
It's perhaps one of the reasons, Kathryn, though there are others. Where there are people who will do the same job we do for less, then it's up to us to show why we add value. There was a great post on this recently on MenwithPens.
It's perhaps one of the reasons, Kathryn, though there are others. Where there are people who will do the same job we do for less, then it's up to us to show why we add value. There was a great post on this recently on MenwithPens.
You know powdered milk content is why we freelancers have a problem finding good pay for our services. I agree with your article wholeheartedly. My recent post Great Article I Found About Freelancing
I usually try to write posts without looking at others first, as those are more about what I am thinking. With researched pieces it can be more difficult.
I usually try to write posts without looking at others first, as those are more about what I am thinking. With researched pieces it can be more difficult.
Hi Sharon,
What I try and do is to take a "normal" topic and try to see what connections there may be to the mundane, ordinary things in life. I then try to cram the topic into that box. If it works, then I'm good to go, otherwise, I try to find another box to squeeze the topic in to.
George
Hi Sharon, What I try and do is to take a "normal" topic and try to see what connections there may be to the mundane, ordinary things in life. I then try to cram the topic into that box. If it works, then I'm good to go, otherwise, I try to find another box to squeeze the topic in to. George
Complete originality is difficult, George. I've had that experience too. In fact, I've got a few posts on file that I had to shelve because of it. The question is, how do you differentiate yourself and your content in an already crowded arena?
Complete originality is difficult, George. I've had that experience too. In fact, I've got a few posts on file that I had to shelve because of it. The question is, how do you differentiate yourself and your content in an already crowded arena?
Hi Sharon,
This is a toughie. I'm of the mindset recently that most everything that can be said about blogging and writing has been put out there. Yes, a different spin can make for a new article but it is so hard to be original these days – I mean *completely* original.
I'll avoid doing it on purpose, but I've had occasions where I've written a post only
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Hi Sharon, This is a toughie. I'm of the mindset recently that most everything that can be said about blogging and writing has been put out there. Yes, a different spin can make for a new article but it is so hard to be original these days - I mean *completely* original. I'll avoid doing it on purpose, but I've had occasions where I've written a post only to find out that a fellow ... See all content
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It's a tricky one, because the more time passes, the harder it is to find something that hasn't been said. Sometimes I find it best to let research sit for a while so I can process it myself and think about the best way to explain it to someone else.
It's a tricky one, because the more time passes, the harder it is to find something that hasn't been said. Sometimes I find it best to let research sit for a while so I can process it myself and think about the best way to explain it to someone else.
I am currently grappling with this as I begin a new blogging job. I am trying to round up content without simply rephrasing what's already out there. Thanks for the perspective!
I am currently grappling with this as I begin a new blogging job. I am trying to round up content without simply rephrasing what's already out there. Thanks for the perspective!
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