Are you ever stumped about how to start writing a blog post? You’ve chosen the perfect topic, one you know will give your readers need. But the blank screen and blinking cursor taunt you. It can be daunting to think about how to begin a blog post. Your reader probably clicked on your link or …
Imagine you’re hanging out with a friend, and she’s telling you a fascinating story, but it’s all out of order. It’s not so fascinating anymore, is it? Instead of being intrigued, you’re just confused, and you excuse yourself to grab a glass of water, hoping she’ll forget her story by the time you come back. …
My grammar professor in college gave me my favorite piece of writing advice: write how you speak. When I first heard it, I thought he was just being his quirky, slightly controversial self, but almost ten years later (it’s okay, I’m cool with my age), this writing tip continues to help. For years, I had …
You’ve probably heard of Grammarly and wondered if it’s the best online grammar checker you could use for your blog, business, or personal writing. My goal is to provide you with everything you need to know about Grammarly, all the good and even sometimes frustrating. I’ll include tips for using it and the best practices to make …
Do you want to start a blog, but you’re not sure what to blog about? There’s so much to consider in the beginning, and there are a few things I wish I’d known before getting started. One thing I really wish I’d known is how helpful it is to pick a specific niche before you …
So you want to figure out how to be a better writer. I could tell you it’s easy or that there’s one simple secret to becoming a better writer that you’ve never heard before. But if I did that, I’d be lying. Becoming a better writer will take work, but it doesn’t have to be …
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There were so many mornings in college I’d wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. the day an essay was due and start from writing right then. No prep, no draft. After a hundred years of writing, I’ve finally learned that this practice makes writing a pain. It makes it frantic, excruciating, and less quality. …
Warning: this guide on how to write a blog is long, but I promise it won’t actually take you forever to create posts, even with all the steps and tips I provide. All of the information here will help you learn how to write a blog post fast and teach you how to create more …
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Are you somebody who has talents you’d love to share with the world through blogging, but you don’t know how to write? You are the reason I started The Hopeful Writer. You have things to say that the world needs to hear. But maybe you’re not sure where to start. Before putting all the work …
Good and bad writers have one big thing in common: they both need to edit before publishing anything. I used to be under the false impression that proofreading a blog post or an article before publishing wasn’t necessary, but I was oh-so-wrong. As a copywriter for a digital marketing company, someone would catch my mistakes …