Articles about writing technology

Becoming a Freelance Writer Can Be Easier Than You Think

by Noemi Twigg Dec 07, 2017

A freelance writing career offers some of the greatest freedom of any job. You can do it anywhere, on a schedule that works for you.

For some people, however, the idea of not having a stable source of income holds them back. As much as they want to become a full-time freelance writer and enjoy all its benefits, the thought of not receiving a paycheck on a regular basis is too much.

Are you one of them? Do you have that fear? Is it holding you back from becoming a full-time freelance writer?

If so, then here's a little pep talk for you.

Don’t be Afraid to Spend a Little Money Investing in Your Writing

by Richard Bertin Nov 26, 2017

If you are an aspiring writer, chances are you’ve read the same advice from countless productivity blogs on how to become a better writer such as keeping a journal, writing each day, and minimizing distractions. However, there’s one piece of advice I’ve yet to hear and I think is very helpful to embrace: don’t fear investing money into your writing.

Counterintuitive Advice for Engaging Your Target Audience

by Kathy Edens Nov 22, 2017

Not everything about audience building is as cut and dried as the experts would like you to believe. In fact, here's decidedly counterintuitive advice for engaging your target audience.

8 Truths of Blogging You Didn't Know

by Kathy Edens Nov 18, 2017

What do all bloggers have in common? Here are the truths of blogging that you don't hear about, but you experience in short order.

The Newbie SEO Guide: A Step-by-Step Guide to Boosting Your New Blog Up Google's Rankings

by Peter Ellington Nov 08, 2017

When building your blog, Google shouldn't be an afterthought – it should be one of your biggest priorities. We're going to look at a few tips and techniques that could help boost your new blog up Google's rankings.

What All Writers Need to Learn From the British Cycling Team

by Maya Saric Nov 01, 2017

New manager, Sir David Brailsford, changed Team Sky's destiny in 2010. His "aggregation of marginal gains" strategy delivered outstanding results for them, and it can work for you too!

Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo: Planners vs. Pants-ers

by Kathy Edens Oct 24, 2017

I set out on a quest to find if this world has more planners or pants-ers. Alas, there is no definitive answer, at least on the internet. I did, however, determine that most writing instructors ask their students who is a planner and who is a pants-er. This informal poll-taking reports about 50/50.

So, whether you're a planner or a pants-er, you're in good company. How do we know? Here are some famous authors who plan and those who fly by the seat of their pants.

Writing App Reviews: A Comparison of the Best

by Kathy Edens Oct 17, 2017

Here at ProWritingAid, we're geekily interested in writing tech, almost obsessively. And in honor of the upcoming NaNoWriMo, we thought we'd do a roundup of the apps we've reviewed over the years. Links to our full reviews are throughout.

8 Ways to Kick Out of Your Creative Comfort Zone

by Alice Berg Oct 04, 2017

Comfort zones are cozy, but they hardly ever lead to success or self-improvement. This is particularly true with creative jobs such as writing.

Getting out of your comfort zone increases your chances of achieving positive results. The experience of altering your habitual pace of life multiplies points of view in your writing and brings novel ideas, forms and styles. Stuck with a lack of fresh approaches? Become that risk-taker! Bring new blood into your art! Break your routine with the following steps on the way to the perfect text.

Writing App Reviews… Beemgee

by Kathy Edens Sep 27, 2017

Everyone at ProWritingAid loves tech that helps us write better, faster, easier, etc. It's one reasons we get up every morning. When we stumbled across Beemgee and their amazing writing tool, we asked Kathy Edens to check it out for us.

Let's take a closer look at the Beemgee novel outlining and storytelling tool to see how it can help you develop compelling characters and an engaging plot.

Why You Need to Master Storytelling to Become a Great Copywriter

by Kathy Edens Sep 21, 2017

Good stories move people to action. They create sympathy, which opens up wallets for donations. Or a good story can start a revolution. At the least, a good story is memorable and influences your readers enough to sell. Just like a great fiction story, when you use a story in your content, you're actually putting your reader in the driver's seat so they can envision themselves having/using your product or service.

5 Great Career Options for Writers

by Charles Ebert Sep 18, 2017

If you’ve perfected your writing skills, you can get yourself a number of employment and freelancing opportunities. The three communication skills - reading, writing and speaking - are the basic fundamentals needed to succeed in life. Therefore, writers have unlimited options that they can exploit career wise.

How Analyzing Your Blog Content Can Boost Your Writing

by Lilach Bullock Sep 18, 2017

How often are you checking your contents’ and your blogs’ analytics? And I’m not talking about your general traffic numbers, but a really in-depth look at your numbers. One of the biggest reasons why any blogger should do this regularly, is because it can of huge help for improving their own content. And in this blog post, I want to show you exactly how to use analytics to improve your blog content success.

Plot of Gold 30-day Challenge

by ProWritingAid Sep 15, 2017

Are you ready to create a strong, thorough outline for your novel? Brilliant!

From September to November this year, ProWritingAid will be paying for its community to have FREE access for 30 days to Beemgee's world-class novel-outlining software.

Whether you are preparing for NaNoWriMo or just ready to finally write that book, this 30-day challenge is crucial for getting you to the finish line.

How to Win Instagram If You Are a Writer

by Lesley Vos Sep 12, 2017

Despite its marketing power and popularity, Instagram remains a question mark for writers. As people of words, not pictures, they aren't sure it makes sense to use this social media channel for exposure, recognition, and, more than that, business profits.

Pop Culture Can Take Your Content to the Next Level

by Kerry Pierse Sep 08, 2017

A content strategy contains a number of different elements that all combine in a specific way to create a strategy that works. However, one growing element is the use of pop culture to help grow traffic. When you consider the number of people who follow specific films, TV shows or even musicians, it is clear to see why it is so crucial.

Is Your Sloppy Content Turning Customers Away?

by Kathy Edens Aug 09, 2017

Consider the content on your website and in your blog posts, the product descriptions in your eCommerce store, your lead generation pieces, and your emails. Every word makes an impression on your customers and prospects. Small businesses with remote workers around the world don't have a brick-and-mortar shop. So the face you put forward in your content should represent your company well.

7 Tools to Promote Your Content and Grow Your Audience

by Sophia Mest Aug 09, 2017

An essential part of any content creator’s work is content promotion. You need to get your content seen by the people who want to read it, share it and comment on it. You need to keep expanding your audience and developing content with them in mind.

How to Generate Infinite Ideas for Your Content/Blog

by Kathy Edens Aug 02, 2017

You probably have more ideas than you know, but when sitting in front of a blank screen, your mind is just as blank. How do those prolific bloggers and content marketers keep the fresh ideas rolling?

Ideas do come to you. But you're not recording them fast enough. The best writers have trained themselves to capture ideas before they're a mere wisp floating away, never to be seen or heard from again.

How Blogging Can Help You Get Better at What You Love

by Kamil Riaz Kara Jul 14, 2017

When the concept of blogging first emerged, becoming a professional writer in glorified online journals to make money wasn’t the goal.

The blogging community has significantly evolved as people write, not for one, but many different reasons. There is a wide range of niches available to choose from – business, fashion, food, lifestyle, entertainment and many more.