The Web Writer Spotlight

How do you build instant credibility? As a web writer, blogger, copywriter or business owner, credibility is vital to your success. The best jobs go to writers who others think provide greater value and more credibility.

Life is not always straightforward. Ask yourself enough of the right questions to better understand yourself, your purpose and your career.

The first few hours of the work day can have a significant effect on your level of productivity over the following hours, days and even the rest of your life! How do you make sure your every morning counts?

One of the perks of a freelance career is "being your own boss." But, this perk is also one of the most difficult things about freelancing. How do you keep yourself accountable?

Want to write more forcefully and professionally without trading in puffery? Expunge these obnoxious words and phrases that add nothing to the meaning of your sentences.

Do people often think you are shy, antisocial or aloof? Many people are misunderstood in this way. Here's how to thrive as an introvert writer in an extrovert world that can't stop talking.

Most of us know what we really want to do in life, but just haven’t pursued it because we are too attached to the comfort, safety and simplicity of our routines. However, if you truly want to grow and actualize your innermost dreams and capabilities, you must stay totally committed to your goals.

Writing online is the next big frontier that is bolstering demand for writers and authors who have Web and multimedia skills. Here’s why I am excited about writing for the web and why you should too.

What makes an article's headline captivating enough that people feel inclined to click the link and read the body of the article? It’s what we call a power hook. A power hook can make the difference between a wildly viral post (worth gold on the Internet) and a stale post worth little if anything online.

Are you geared up for content creators’ roles in marketing? Content marketing is a new term that's reverberating across the Internet and taking companies and online professionals by storm. Quick-thinking content creators are establishing themselves as experts in the burgeoning industry. 

If you have been writing regularly for some time, you know how important creating value-rich content that resonates with your readers is when it comes to marketing and scaling online. So, have you been creating content that strikes a chord with your readers?

What do you say when a client is wrong? What about when a client asks you to work for far below your normal rate—what do you say? You say NO, amiably. Saying no can be one of the most powerful habits you develop to move your professional and personal life forward.