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So you have a new product or service to publicize. What’s the easiest way to reach a lot of people? A press release, of course! But just sending out a press release won’t guarantee that the news...
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In my personal experience as a Marketing Assistant, I had to improve my skills in graphic design, public speaking, project management, planning and negotiation. But when you have to learn something...
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Blogs of every genre are practically begging for writers to help develop content. Here’s a short list of websites that are all looking for writers. Many are paid gigs, and many are not, but all of them...
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As a young reporter for a news weekly decades ago, I had been assigned to cover a controversial story regarding whether or not the faculty of a large university was going to issue a vote of no...
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Writers and bloggers are always looking for new ways to have their work seen. One excellent option is to write a guest post for a blog. When writing a contributing piece for another blog, everyone...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Writing Under Pressure
One of the best skills I gained while at University was the ability to write under pressure. I was an English major which meant a mountain of essays on a multitude of topics. Responsible students...
View ArticleFurthering Your Education: Writing-Related Graduate Degrees
In today’s economy, many professional communicators are finding themselves without a job, with fewer clients or with the need/urge to change careers in the hope of having more options. Because of these...
View ArticleOn Judging A Book By Its Cover
From the time we’re children, we’re told not to judge a book by its cover. We know it’s good advice. We’re aware that what appears on the outside of a book really has nothing to do with what appears...
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