By: SharonHH

2 months, 2 weeks ago on Intensedebate

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 . At first, it doesn't make sense, but as you try to see through the message, you'll get it. I suppose this is a challenge conquerable through a skill that is developed the more we practice. So, let's keep writing! Soon enough, it would no longer taste like a powdered milk. :) My recent post Who is Pinoy Outsourcing Solutions? ... See all content Hide content

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SharonHH 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

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.

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SharonHH 3 months ago on Wordpress

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.

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George Angus 3 months ago on Wordpress

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

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SharonHH 3 months ago on Wordpress

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?

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George Angus 3 months ago on Wordpress

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 blogger has written virtually the same thing.

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SHurleyHall 3 months ago on Twitter

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3 months ago on Intensedebate

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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3 months ago on Intensedebate

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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