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  • Tips for Creating and Using Swipe Files
    Most creative people like to collect the works of others to cultivate inspiration. In copywriting, this is called a “swipe file.” This is not nefarious. You’re not going to plagiarize or copy someone else. But let’s be clear, most new things start as imitation or improvements on something that already exists. Borrowing ideas from others ...
  • Tips for Improving Your Content Performance
    The truth is, you can publish the best article in the world that is written specifically for the target reader, but you may not get the views that you wanted or expected. Since there is so much information out there, you need to ensure that your content performs well for your needs. Know Your Viewers Intent ...
  • Ideas for Building Your Content Calendar
    A content calendar is an essential element for any business that wants to keep their audience and customers informed. The content calendar, also known as an editorial calendar, helps you plan and schedule content so you can publish it on time. There are different types of content you can include in your content calendar such ...
  • Do You Need to Update Your Pre-Pandemic Content Strategy
    One thing that is becoming clear is that the pandemic is changing everything. The way business has changed, along with home lives, during the pandemic is astounding. Some people say that we’ve boosted digital adaption by more than five years. It makes sense that you may need to update your pre-pandemic content strategy to take ...
  • 15 Careers for People Who Love to Write
    If you want to become a writer, you’re in luck because there are many lucrative careers that anyone who loves to write can do. Let’s get right into the 15 best careers for those who love to write. You never know which one is right for you. Grant Writer – There are many laws in place ...
  • Keep Sales Steady During Hard Times
    Every long-lasting business will go through boom times as well as bust times. Sometimes it’s due to your own bad choices, but sometimes it’s due to things outside of your control. The good news is, regardless of the reasons for the downturn, you can get through hard times with preparation and realism. Prepare for Hard Times ...
  • The #1 Way to Sell More Books
    You’ve spent countless hours and thousands of dollars to get your book written, edited, and ready for publishing. Now you’re ready to make sales from your work. As an author, you want to sell more books. You know some ways are better than others when it comes to marketing. But what is the number one ...
  • The Ups & Downs of Being a Writer
    Every profession has its ups and downs. Being a writer isn’t going to be an exception to that rule-of-thumb. In fact, the life of a writer has many ups and downs, failures, and successes. Like every success, it can be a bumpy ride. Writing the book is only the beginning. There are endless promotions, rejections, sales ...
  • Would Your Marketing Strategy Work on You
    Have you ever thought about your marketing strategy in the way you buy things? Does it work for you? If your marketing strategy includes Facebook add or Retweets, is it something you, as a buyer, buy from? Understanding the way your customers buy is key to building a marketing strategy. You want to sell your ...
  • The Importance of Questioning Everything
    Everyone wants to give advice. Sometimes we ask for it. Sometimes it’s just given. But how do you know what advice works and what doesn’t? It’s important to question everything instead of blindly applying everything you hear or read. For example, if you are looking for advice on the perfect publishing platform. You ask around and ...