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With YCN, Bubblews, Helium, & Squidoo Gone, Where Should Writers Post?

11/17/2015

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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Shutdown Message by Bubblews.com; Screenshot by Lyn Lomasi
First Helium, then Squidoo, then Yahoo Contributor Network (YCN), and now Bubblews.com -- these extremely popular online venues for writers have all shut down, some with warning, others not so much. With so many writing platforms closing their doors in the past few years, what are online freelance writers to do? What should they write and where can web writers post content now? Is there anything left? Fortunately for writers, there are still many options available, even though it may seem there aren’t.

The Recent Closure of Bubblews, Among Others


Just the other day, writers went to Bubblews.com, only to see this message: “Greetings,
After being up and running for almost 3 years now we regrettably need to inform you that we will be shutting Bubblews.com down. The climate for display advertising has drastically changed and made it impossible for us to sustain the business model and operations. We want to thank everyone that was a part of this journey. We wish you all the very best. –Bubblews”

Prior to that, it was YCN, Squidoo, and Helium. At least those sites gave warning beforehand and there was some time for writers to gather up their content and decide what to do with it. Allegedly, this wasn’t the case at Bubblews. It seems to have just closed without preparing writers or giving them the chance to save anything. Though, with all the problems surrounding Bubblews (such as not paying many writers), even without seeing a warning, most aren’t surprised in the least.

Where Can Writers Post Content for Pay Now?

Some writers have been scrambling trying to figure out what to do. Not to worry, though. All is really not lost. There are, in fact, many other venues still in the mix. Write W.A.V.E. Media has a good list of gigs that is updated regularly. In fact, writers can also submit guest posts or apply to be a blogger. Both options allow earning via ad revenue, among other benefits. Your non-exclusive content (that which you previously published at other venues and still hold rights to) is welcome.

There are benefits to guest posting, as well as starting your own blog. Many successful writers choose to do both, as the audiences will vary and it gets your name and links in multiple places. Some sites, like Write W.A.V.E. Media, allow links to your other work, which is great for promotion and backlinks. These sites can get your name out there and even recommend you to additional clientele. Because some of these sites accept non-exclusive content, this helps you continue earning more from the work you’ve already done.

If you don’t already have a writing website, you should try starting one. This can be an excellent way to gain new clients just from search. It also gives you a way to share your writer’s resume with those who are interested and a hub to link back to from guest posts. It helps you look much more professional when you have your own dot com.

You can also sell reprints from your own site, link to sale pages for them from guest posts, and even sell them on sites like constant-content.com. These are far from the only options out there. Writers just need to be a little more persistent in searching for and finding what works for them.

If you have any questions about writing, finding and keeping clients, creating a website, web traffic, or web community management, you can always Ask Lyn Lomasi.

Blogging for Write W.A.V.E. Media: Why Should You?

9/27/2015

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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We need you to write for us. But why should you? What makes us different from any other company out there? For your convenience, we have listed some of the benefits cited from writing for us.

More control over your earnings

We leave ad placement within your content solely up to each writer (not inclusive of any ads we may already have on any given venue). This means that you get to choose which ads are placed with your content and you manage the account surrounding those ads. We do this to ensure that Our Writers get their ad view counts from someone other than us, in an effort to keep trust.

More control over your content
Any content published on our venues remains your perpetual property. We simply ask you for display rights to place it on any of our sites. Those who go through the Blogger Application process and get approved have access to their designated categories and can post, edit, and delete their own content as they please.

Extra exposure just for being you

When we notice a writer who’s doing an awesome job at providing quality content on the topics that interest them, we give them even more exposure. That means more promotion and more recommendations simply for being you! This is a great opportunity for those promoting causes and ideal near and dear to them, such as animal rescue, LGBTQ rights, homelessness awareness, and many more. The subject is up to you. The exposure is up to us.

We network you

Our Writers are featured across our network of sites, as well as in various social venues. We feature them on our facebook and twitter pages, in emails to prospective clients, and in many other ways. We even allow links to your other content, within reason according to our Submission Guidelines. Our main goal is to spread the word about quality writers and help them find work they deserve.

We teach you

We don't just post your content and profile and ignore you. We offer our blog as a learning tool. But we also will answer questions from writers directly -- things that help you succeed in what you do. This not only ensures Our Writers always produce the best content for us. More importantly, it helps them become better writers overall. Again, our main goal is to tell the world about you and help you get contracts and gigs you deserve.

We want you to have other clients

Say what? Yes, that is correct. Our goal is not to be your only venue of choice. In order to truly know the ins and outs of the writing game, we believe that all web writers should submit to multiple clients and venues. This provides you with a range of experiences that adds to your overall quality as a web writer. In fact, we prefer that you do not use us as a sole source for your writing needs for this purpose. Diversification equates to knowledge and experience.

Ultimately, it is up to each individual which venue or venues will suit their personal needs. We hope this guide has helped in your decision.

Blogging for Write W.A.V.E. Media: How to Get Started

9/27/2015

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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Are you unsure exactly what direction you should take with us as a writer? Not quite understanding how things operate? This simple guide should navigate you through the beginning steps. If you have questions beyond that, please use our Contact Us form or join the Facebook group, WWM Blogging & Beyond.

Step One: Read, read, read!! -- Before submitting any content or applying, be sure to read all about us and how we work. The Submission Guidelines should be your very first stop to make sure you can write in the free-form styles we are looking for and follow rules. After that, take a look at Our Sites to view content and get an idea of what type of work we accept. We promise you we are very open-minded, but we do of course need to have some grammar and style rules, like any reputable publication should.

Step Two: Decide your goals -- Which of our options best fits your needs? Do you want to write for us on occasion or just once? The Guest Submissions page is probably what you are looking for. We love to hear from a variety of people and this is a good way to get your message heard on one or more occasional issues. Are you looking for a contracted gig? Please check out Gigs With Us and Other Gigs. Perhaps you are looking for a flexible blogging platform with an established audience. Check out our Blogger Application to determine if that may be your answer. We all have unique needs and once you determine what you are looking for, that helps us both decide where to go.

Step Three: Wait and Learn -- At this point, you should know what you would like to do and you will likely be waiting to hear back from us. We generally don't take that long. But we have some experience with that waiting game writers experience. We know it's tough -- even when it's a short time. While you're waiting, brush up on the Submission Guidelines, follow our Blog, browse Our Sites, or chat it up with fellow writers on the Write W.A.V.E. Media Facebook page. We have found as writers that the best way to conquer the waiting game is to read, learn, write, edit, rinse, and repeat.

Good luck!

We look forward to working with you!

Best Article Writing Tips from Career Professionals

1/27/2015

 

Freelance Writers Share Their Best Advice

by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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When getting started in writing, it can be very useful to consult the pros. But perhaps you haven't met any yet and are just looking for some quick hints before networking with other writers. Maybe you just want some extra hints or a reminders to keep you going. I recently asked a group of my writing peers to share the best writing advice or tips they ever received. What are some of the best tips you've heard?

"Do your homework before jumping in. If you write an article without knowing what a company expects, you set yourself up for failure and will be discouraged. There are an infinite amount of resources of available, take time to read them so you know what the company wants." - Amy Brantley in Bryson City, North Carolina

"Don't write for only one site or client. That way, if the site or client stops requiring your services, you have other sources of revenue." - Sandra Petersen in Two harbors, Minnesota

"Write about things you are passionate about. Your readers will be able to tell, if it is something you really believe in." - Brett Day in Moore, Oklahoma

"The best writing advice I received when I first started writing, was to make my articles reusable, as most of my work will never go out of style, I can promote at will, to maximize page views." - Cheri Majors in Covina, CA

"Rewrite! Edit! Refine! Restructure! Delete! Spend as much time editing as you do writing. Editing, to me, is a ruthless process of removing anything that gets in the way of saying what I want to say." - Tsu Dho Nimh in Phoenix, Arizona

"'Write what you know.' It sounds corny, but as a Montessori educator, it has helped me find a niche in an area where there hasn't yet been a lot published." Andrea Coventry in Rochester, NY

"The best advice I received and initially scoffed at was "write what you know." Time and again, the work bears this out. Writing on topics that you have an intimate knowledge of shows in ways no amount of research can make up for and the rewards or pay supports this." - Theresa Leschmann in Southern Illinois

"The best advice I received when I began writing was not to take criticism personally. Now I take it with a grain of salt and see what I can learn from it. It's made me a better writer even though I'm still improving my skills." - Laurie Childree in Dothan, Alabama

"Learn what SEO techniques are, and how to use them in writing articles. This especially applies to article titles; I used to write 'Game Review: Title' until I learned SEO methods." - Lori May in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

"I never knew I could write until my college friends asked why I didn't. Feedback, positive or negative is always helpful. I'm a good writer but I'm a great re-writer." - Jeff Rogers in Honolulu, Hawaii

"Break the rules. When I started knowing what you shouldn't do in terms of approaching editors and the like, I had a tougher time. In the beginning, I could not be deterred. If you have no clips, work for free in areas you want to be an expert in. Donate your words to causes that mean something to you. Then, know your worth and be able to walk away from a job." - Kim Remesch in Baltimore, Maryland    


*I originally published a version of this via Yahoo Contributor Network

How to Get Private Clients as a Freelance Writer

1/27/2015

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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Image (c) Lyn Lomasi; All Rights Reserved
There are many different online sites to write for, many of which I love utilizing. However, freelance writers also have the amazing opportunity of acquiring private clients. There are so many different ways to do this. I will share some of my most successful methods.

Get Your Name Out There

Start a blog. Submit articles to various websites. Websites that give you a profile page can work very well for this. You basically want to establish one or more areas where there are many examples of your work to showcase. The more the better, but this can still be beneficial to beginners as well.


Be sure that wherever you do this, there is a way for potential clients to contact you. You don’t want to put out your email address all over the web, unless you like spam emails. However, there are ways to set up contact forms that you can link to or post as a widget on any blog or website with a little html. Don’t worry newbies, it’s just a little copy/paste stuff – you don’t have to know what it means to use it. Visit EmailMeForm for an example of what I’m talking about.

Start a Website

Start up your own website. It doesn’t really cost that much to start a website. There are many websites that will host yours for free and domain names are pretty cheap and easy to obtain. If you know how to write code (html, Java, CSS…), you can start from scratch and completely build the site layouts and everything yourself. Or, if you either have no clue what I just said or are lazy, there are sites out there that have ready-made templates and you just plug stuff into it where you want it.


Anyway, I noticed that once I started my own website, it was easier to implement other methods of finding clients. Either they come to my site through a search for me or for a freelance writer. Also, there are other ways to use the site to my advantage as a freelance writer, which I will mention below.

Post On Freelance and Job Boards

Throw your name out there on freelance and job boards. Show your writing skills in what you post. If you have a website, your ad or resume does tend to look more professional. If your website also displays or links to samples of your work, you have an even better chance of being contacted.

Post On Craigslist

Craigslist also is a great place to post a resume if you’re looking for private writing gigs. Just like with the job board thing, having a website to reference makes your resume or posting look more professional. When clients can actually see what you are doing for a living via a website, they can have more faith in your abilities and that’s what you want.


Print Up and Distribute Business Cards

If you want freelance writing to be your career, treat it like one. Print up some business cards and keep them with you at all times. You never know when you’ll have that opportune moment to pass one out. Also, you never know who will need a professional writer. Give extra copies to close friends and family that don’t mind helping out. They can pass them on to others who might be able to use your services. Network with businesses that may need the type of writing that you do. At the right moment, let them know what you do and present them with your business card. Business cards show professionalism and a business card that displays a website is even better.


Do a Web Search

Search for phrases such as "online writing gigs", "submission guidelines," "get paid to write," and "article submissions." I spend a ton of time doing this and you'd be surprised at how many results there are. I love coming up with new phrases to look for and seeing what I can find. After that point, it's all about contacting whoever has posted the info you find.

Managing Late or Missed Deadlines when More Are Ahead

12/5/2014

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Tips from an Overachiever

by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer
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Are you worried about being late turning in writing assignments? Have you missed some deadlines, but still have more work ahead? All is not lost. This is the kind of experience I don't like to admit to. But hopefully my past mistakes will help someone else manage late or missed deadlines with more writing on the horizon.

Apologize and Explain but Don't Overdo it

Your client may need an apology and explanation for your tardiness. I say 'may' because some clients are more relaxed than others and would rather you just get it done without explanations. But if you don't know how your client will react or you know they are expecting the writing, they need an explanation. Don't tell them your whole sob story. A simple explanation that outlines why you were late and when they can expect the work is good enough. Some may not even want a why, but a definitive date they can count on is pertinent.

Don't Panic

When you have a pile of wok due in a short time - or worse, past due, it is very easy to panic. But doing so could reduce your productivity. Instead of panicking about the late or missed deadlines, just relax and enjoy the writing as you would normally. Forcing it might show in your work. Many clients would rather have late work that is exactly what they wanted than on-time work that looks like a 5 year old produced it. If you simply cannot produce a quality product on time, don't panic. Explain and then relax and get it done.

Prioritize Immediate Tasks

Look through your work and decide which assignments could be held off and which need to be done right away. When figuring this out, consider what each client is using the assignments for as well as how they will feel about the tardiness. If the client absolutely needs them right away and will not be happy without them, those need to come first. It's not good to have any late assignments, but if you find yourself in this position, know the wants and needs of your clients and prioritize immediate tasks based on that.

Turn in Close Deadlines Before Certain Late Assignments

If you have deadlines very close and you also have late assignments, write the articles on deadline first if possible. This helps ensure you will not also be late for those assignments. Better to be late for only a few articles than add several more. It's easy to get in a pattern of being late when you write for a living because more and more work keeps coming in.


Make an Action Plan

If you are habitually turning assignments in late, either you have unavoidable life issues or you just need to rework the schedule - possibly both. As a mom of multiple children, I often have things come up that keep me from my work. This is one of the major reasons I decided to freelance for a living. I love writing and I can be at home with my kids and make money. But of course, as a mom, the kids must always come first. This can sometimes be bad for business. Therefore, each time it starts to look like things aren't working, I must make an action plan. This may mean reorganizing the schedule, but it also may mean recommending another writer to certain clients. It's important to realize the point at which you just cannot handle anymore work.

Break as Needed

You can't work 24 hours. OK, yes, it's possible. Sadly, I speak from experience. I've done it - more than once. But it's not wise and I would never recommend it. In fact, on one of such binges, I once published a private message as an article that I could not delete myself. Very bad idea. The message was not anything special or revealing and the issue was resolved by staff of that particular venue, but it was embarrassing and unnecessary. Had I gotten some rest, it likely would not have happened at all. Take breaks when you're tired, no matter how many deadlines are in front of you. No deadline is worth risking your health over. Clients will appreciate the quality work that comes from you being well-rested.


*I originally published this via Yahoo Contributor Network
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Should Web Writers Produce More Questions or Answers?

11/20/2014

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by Richard Rowell; Co-owner of Brand Shamans & Write W.A.V.E. Media
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Sometimes, I’ll have an idea that is very difficult to express. When I finish writing my first draft, I feel like readers may finish the piece with more questions than answers. Typically, it’s considered the job of a web writer to provide answers to one's queries. But sometimes, I find myself causing people to ask themselves even more questions. In the realm of web writing, is that a good thing or a bad thing?

As someone who developed his skills in the realm of offline writing, it's probably not surprising that previously I was typically more into writing persuasive essays rather than articles. Of course, I wrote some research papers, including quite a number in my college years. But even then, I often left people asking themselves questions.

I don't think it's fair to always give people straightforward answers, especially when there can be multiple “right” answers. Yes, purely informational articles are fine. Depending on the situation, you may want to be concise and straight to the point without leaving any realistic chance of confusion. Of course, you can never be 100 percent sure that someone won't misunderstand. But the skill of being as clear and precise as possible is extremely important to have. Still, if the topic has some grey areas, don’t try to answer every possible question. It’s OK to leave the reader with some questions.

One great example of leaving the reader with more questions than answers is when discussing philosophies of how and why to write. Sure, I can explain what works and doesn’t work for me. But as I’ve found over the years, you can take lots of advice as a writer, but you have to find your own way. You have to ask the right questions of yourself, and that’s why I always pose so many in my writing articles.

Sure, sometimes you’re going to have writing guidelines, especially for work-for-hire assignments. In those cases, clients pay you to write the content they want. But when you have your own website, or have permission to express yourself freely as an op-ed or guest blogger, it’s OK to ask more questions than give answers. This translates to any sort of writing. You need to keep your own voice and keep readers involved by making them think.

The purely informational approach is best when discussing topics that have step-by-step guides or otherwise specific directions. Then, there’s taking the position of trying to persuade your audience to consider one or more perspective. The last option is to have the reader question his or her own opinions on particular topics. Preferably, I prefer the last option the most in my writing work.

This is why I like to alternate between writing articles and more casual, conversational "bloggy" pieces. While they don't seem to go together, in reality, it is my belief that you have to write both in order to truly grow as a writer. Also, you can compose brilliant informational pieces until your fingers fall off or your brain conks out, but rarely get interactions.

I've sadly found that the "infoplease" types of pieces can often lead to "hit-and-run" traffic that doesn’t really engage. It’s hard to make money this way. I’ve found you need more conversational pieces in order to truly be viewed as a thought leader in your particular topic or field. Otherwise, you just offer free information that people will glance over and move on with their lives.

You want to plant seeds of interest and motivate people to come back and be challenged again. This is the sort of audience that will in the long run become your greatest fans and advocators. You want them to ask questions, even if you don’t have all the answers. After all, asking questions is the first step to true wisdom.

Before you begin writing any piece, ask yourself:

If you could write about anything, what would it be and why?

Then, ask yourself:

If I think no one will care about what I want to write, how can I make them care?

If that second question involves asking the reader to ask even more questions, that’s fine. Just be clear in sharing what you know and make readers think. So, should web writers produce more questions or answers? In my opinion, you’ll always produce plenty of both, and it all evens out in the end.

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Freelance Writing Tips: Your Client is Not Obligated to Please You

10/31/2014

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by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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Should your client offer certain perks? Are there certain things you should expect them to do besides pay you? When freelancing, sometimes it can be difficult to figure out the roles played by you and your clients. Is the client asking for too much - or are you the one demanding the impossible? In freelance writing, my number one rule has always been that the client is not obligated to please you. In fact, you should be instead be providing what the client needs. If you can't or won't, let them find it elsewhere. Here's why.

The client's venue is not yours. Whether you are writing for a print magazine or a website, remember that you do not own it. While your name may be on the article, the client hired you to gear the article toward their venue. Some clients may be more flexible on topics. But if it comes down to choosing your idea over the client's, unless their idea is harmful, always go with what the client wants. It's their venue. You are a freelance writer, not a partial owner of the client's company.

Your client may have a different vision than you do. Just because you think things should go one way does not mean they have to listen. Everyone has their own way of doing things and the client has the right to run their venue as they see fit. The client does not need to please you. But they do need to please their audience and they may have their own wants and needs outside of that. Sometimes a freelance writer has to bend their ideas to fit what the client wants. If you think an idea will make you look bad, then pass the work onto a more suited writer. Don't get mad at the client.

Respecting a client's wishes can lead to good reviews. Those who get good services often recommend freelance writers to their colleagues and friends. What will your clients have to say about you? Don't waste time arguing with your client about his needs, rather than providing the service you agreed to provide. Would you hire a plumber who would fix your working sink rather than your leaky toilet? Freelance writing is the same. Clients may have an exact request. If a client wants to pay you for a specific topic, don't bait and switch them with another. Passing a gig onto another writer is always better than insulting a client's ideas or trying to twist them to fit you better. Clients are more likely trust writers that are honest about what they can and cannot do.

The client hired you, not the other way around. When you sign a contract to complete a specific project for a client, it should be what they requested. There should be no requests from you for them to do anything for you, other than pay you for your work as agreed upon. It's fine to make suggestions. But if the client is not happy with them, then neither should you be. With some gigs, it's easy to think that a client should make certain accommodations, especially long-term gigs where a relationship is established. But in fact, it should be the other way around. You are still the one getting paid.

If anyone is obligated, it's actually you, the freelance writer. It would be nice if every single client was bright-eyed and cheery and gave out extra bonuses and perks. But they are not all going to be that way and (possibly unfortunately), they don't have to be. Sometimes when clients give us extra incentives or web features (for online writers), we can come to expect more and more from that client and future clients. But the truth is that because we are the ones being paid for the service, it is our duty to satisfy them. This does not mean you need to suck up. But it does mean you should give them at least what they paid for.

How do you feel about the client and freelance writer relationship?

*I originally published this via Yahoo Contributor Network

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Tips for Article Writers: Dealing With Editors

10/29/2011

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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You spend hours on a submission perfecting every little detail when along comes an editor to mess with your masterpiece. If you're going to make it as a writer, you will have to deal with editors. A necessary part of the publishing process involves dealing with editors.

Learn to compromise. Editors can and often do change things. That's what they're there for. They catch the little mistakes we make (and we all make mistakes). They also may make changes that are better for structure, your audience, the web, and more. Though you may not always agree with their changes, you will have to deal with many of them. Depending on the publication, you may be able to form a compromise with the editor.

Let it go. That may be easier said than done in many cases. As writers, we see our writings as our little babies, if you will. We work hard on it and it means so much to us. Altering it can feel like someone is trying to change us. After all, it does have our names on it. But at some point, we have to learn to let it go. If the work never bypasses an editor, it may never get out in front of the audience. Try not to get too attached and let the work go once its complete.

What's the change? Instead of becoming to attached to the way the piece is written, focus on the message. If the edits do not take away the message, don't be so hard on the editor. It's perfectly fine to address the editor if you feel that the changes are unsatisfactory or take away from the message. But if the change is nothing that takes away the message, why waste all that energy getting upset? Write another article.

Report the editor. This is only for extreme cases. I say that because as a writer, you will need to learn to deal with the fact that your writing will be changed by editors if you want it published with major companies. If the editor really is making changes that are unreasonable (and not just changes you don't like - changes that affect the quality of the work significantly), that's when you report the editor. I advise not taking this route unless necessary because a writer and editor need to be able to work together peacefully. But obviously, if there is an injustice it should be reported.

Switch venues. If you just cannot deal with a particular editor, write somewhere else. Ultimately, you should be happy with your writing (or any) career. If that's not happening, you haven't found the right venue/s to write for yet. Realize you should not be switching venues every time you don't like what an editor does. But if there is a true problem, remember that you can move on.

Write for yourself. If you truly cannot deal with anyone at all messing with your own work, only wrote for yourself. When someone is paying you to produce work, it should be what they want, hence part of the reason for the editors. If you create your own venue, such as your own website or blog, you make the rules. Even if you go this route it can still be a wise move to have an editor or at least a writing buddy that is willing to be a second pair of eyes. But you'll have the most freedom when writing for yourself.

Bottom line: Editors are a part of the writing and publishing business and writers need to be able to adapt to that fact. Work with (not against) your editor, unless you have a legitimate claim against them.


Image Credit/Copyright: Lyn Lomasi

Quick Web Writing Tip: Do Your Research

7/29/2011

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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Ever come across a news or information article only to discover that the facts are all wrong? Don't let that be your article. If you represent something as a fact, be certain you have confirmed the information with more than one source.

Do your research and do it well. Check, double check, and then check again.

Letting misinformation slide even once can damage your web writing reputation. More importantly, misinformation can be potentially dangerous to your readers.

Before you submit that article you just wrote, be sure you have done your research.

Freelance Writing Tips: V is for Variance

4/26/2011

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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Tired of writing about the same topic all the time? Your readers may be tired of looking at it as well. While it's great to specialize in something, you should also throw in other topics now and then too.

You can specialize in more than one topic without losing credibility with your readers. In fact, you may find they are glad to see random topics mixed in with what they are used to seeing you write.

If you want to succeed in freelance writing, variance can be a very good thing. Clients love writers who specialize. But they also like to see some versatility. This way, if they have a topic that shies away from your usual routine, they know they can at least consider you for the project. However, if you only write on one topic, how will they know if you are able to handle anything else.

Are you showing enough variance in your work?

Improve Your Writing With a Writing Buddy

1/18/2009

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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Even the best of writers make errors. From typos to grammatical mistakes to run-on sentences, mistakes in writing are common. In internet writing, many writers are editing their own content. This works well most of the time, but we all have our off days. Even a star editor can make a mistake in their own writing. So, how can you solve that? One way is to get a writing buddy.

What is a Writing Buddy?

A writing buddy is another writer whom you trust with your work. This writer also must entrust their work to you. Writing buddies give their final proofread copies to each other to be sure the work is of good quality.

What exactly do writing buddies do?

Writing buddies read over each other's final drafts and make correction suggestions if needed. If both writers also are good editors, there may not be many corrections, but it always is good to have more than one set of eyes looking over a project. It's a great way to ensure quality work is produced as often as possible.

Why Should I Get a Writing Buddy if I Never Make Mistakes?

Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone. No one is perfect. I'm sure that anyone combing this very post will find at least one (if not more than one) suggestion to make. There always is more than one way to look at writing. Also, like I stated, nobody is perfectly accurate all the time. I have gone over pieces of work several times, thinking they were up to par. Then, after they've been published of course, I've found grammatical errors or typos. Having a writing buddy can minimize the chance of inaccuracies.

How Do I Find a Writing Buddy?

If you're a writer, chances are you know at least one other writer. If not, you really should start networking. Having other friends who write can be extremely beneficial in more ways than just the one listed here. I recommend choosing your closest writing friend for this particular project. Be sure that you and this person can fully trust that neither will misuse the other's work in any way. I won't give legal advice on this because I am not a lawyer. Only you can decide how you should handle the legalities. But, I will say that it can be extremely helpful to have a fellow writer give an opinion on work before it is turned in to the client.

How Many Pieces Should My Writing Buddy Check?
All of them, if possible. However, if you are like me, then that may not be possible. I write way to many articles in a day to fairly have a buddy check them all. You and your buddy should decide on a fair number that is feasible for you both. Once you get a balanced writing, reading, and editing  routine down, you may be able to add to that number.

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