More From Danielle Mcleod
Creative Writing—Exploring Characters and Plots
Creative writing skills are invaluable assets that set freelance writers apart in the industry. These skills can be impactful in non-fiction areas such as legal writing. One of the key ways in which creative writing skills can be highlighted is …
Social Media for Freelance Writers—Likes, Branding, Engagement
Social media marketing has become a significant strategy for freelancers in today’s digital world. It involves utilizing social media platforms to promote services and build a robust online presence. Social media marketing serves as an effective client-generating tool. With billions …
Freelance Writing vs. Traditional Employment—Which Path Is Right for You?
The rise of freelance work has been a prominent trend in recent years, including in the field of writing. Freelance writing involves working as a self-employed writer on a project basis, providing writing services to clients. This arrangement offers flexibility, …
Content Writing—From Bland to Brilliant
Content writing is a crucial part of freelance creation. It is also vital in today’s digital age, when businesses rely heavily on informative content to attract and retain an audience. Content writing allows businesses to communicate their brand message effectively. …
How to Write with Transparency—Strategies for Authenticity
Transparency is a foundational principle in writing to support honesty and clarity in communication. In the context of writing, transparency refers to providing readers and clients with accurate information about the content, process, and any relevant factors that might influence …
Storytelling Development—Mastering Narrative Nuances
Storytelling is a powerful tool in freelance writing, regardless of the niche. Whether you’re crafting technical documents or marketing copy, incorporating strong storytelling techniques can impact engagement and help build your reputation as a freelance writer. Storytelling goes beyond mere …
Best Freelance Writing Job Boards—Where to Find the Perfect Fit
Freelance writing job boards are online platforms that connect freelance writers with clients seeking writing services. They play a significant role in the freelance writing industry by providing a space for job listings, creating connections between writers and clients, and …
Is Grammarly Premium Worth It—Pros and Cons Explored
Grammarly is an online editing software widely recognized as a popular tool among writers, editors, and proofreaders. It offers advanced features and comprehensive grammar-checking capabilities and has become a valuable asset for writing assistance. Editing and proofreading practices are crucial …
WhiteSmoke Reviews—Lifting the Fog on Editing Software
WhiteSmoke is an editing software that assists in creating high-quality writing through advanced editing and proofreading functionalities. No matter how wonderful and practiced a writer you may be, you likely leave behind errors that require a fresh eye for correction …
How to Use Google Docs: A Guide for Efficient Editing
Google Docs is a free web-based word-processing application developed by Google. It enables you to create, edit, and collaborate on documents online without needing desktop software. Google Docs allows you to quickly access documents no matter where you are. Learning …
Substantive (Structural) Editing—Enhancing Clarity and Flow
Substantive editing, also known as structural editing, plays a crucial role in refining written materials to ensure they effectively communicate with the intended audience. While copyediting and proofreading focus on technical details and surface errors, substantive editing dives deeper into …
Grammarly vs. Hemingway vs. ProWritingAid vs. Ginger—Grammar Apps Face-Off
Grammarly, Hemingway, ProWritingAid, and Ginger are powerful online writing programs designed to help users improve their writing quality. Each tool offers unique features and functionalities to help writers edit, proofread, and enhance their written content. Editing and proofreading are essential …
Reporting Verbs Exercises (with Printable PDF)
English language learners aren’t the only students who struggle with flow and sophistication in their writing structure. When my students are asked to refer to (or report) the materials they are using to support their claims, they often have a …
Do and Make Exercises (with Printable PDF)
The English Language has a unique sentence structure and many words that are similar in their use to one another. Because of this, language learners are often confused by actions that are almost identical in definition but different in their …
Subject and Object Questions — Difference and Examples
In the English language, there are only two ways to form an interrogative or questioning sentence. Each follows a specific format and word choice and is simple to write as long as you understand some very basic rules. To help …
Second Conditional Exercises (With Printable PDF)
In the English language, there are four types of conditional sentence structure. These relate to tenses concerning things that might have occurred, could have occurred, or will occur if certain conditions exist. The second conditional sentence tense use is often …