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Free Advice Friday: Killing Your Worst Freelance Writing Enemy

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What I’m reading: Alexander’s Bridge by Willa Cather What’s on the iPod: Afire Love by Ed Sheeran Ever have one of those days where your wheels don’t just spin, but they get mired deep in stuff you can’t control? Welcome to my Thursday. As much as I tried to get projects going, I was pulled…

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What’s on the iPod: Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty It’s been an interesting week so far. Nothing heavy on the work front, so I’ve been able to edit a friend’s book. The subject is one that will sell, so it’s great to both help a lifelong pal and be involved in something that could be…

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What’s on the iPod: Flaw by Bastille Thanks to Paula Hendrickson for this job posting. Paula sent it over last week — she thought it woudl be perfect for the This Job, Not That Job feature. She couldn’t be more right. Here it is in its entirety: Freelance Content Writer Position XXX Marketing is a…

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Really Bad Writing Advice to Avoid

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What’s on the iPod: Into the Mystic by Van Morrison This week has gone by a little too quickly. I have one article due tomorrow (my own deadline, but a promise is a promise), and I have two blog articles to complete before the end of the month. Plus a stalled project may be getting…

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9 responses to “Really Bad Writing Advice to Avoid”

  1. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller
    June 18, 2015

    Any advice that doesn't fit your situation is bad advice in my book. That occurs from canned or as you described it, Lori, "must do" advice.

    Would you give a new client advice without learning anything about their business or current situation? Sure, we can gain ideas from someone's opinion or their own experience. But it has to fit our situation.

    It's like purchasing clothing from a second-hand-or the classier "vintage" 😉 store. It can fit us perfectly and become our own or look like an ill-fitting hand-me-down. ☺

  2. Anne Wayman Avatar
    Anne Wayman
    June 18, 2015

    amen…

  3. LilyLu Avatar
    LilyLu
    June 18, 2015

    "Write what you know."

    If I stuck to that mantra, I'd never learn anything and would be bored to tears writing only about the things I already know.

    Try "Write about what you WANT to know." At least then you're motivated to research the topic and learn something, and then pass that knowledge (and excitement) on to the readers.

  4. Paula Avatar
    Paula
    June 18, 2015

    Oh -sorry. My dog accidentally posted my comment. She will do ANYTHING for attention.

  5. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller
    June 18, 2015

    Well, that's a good one, LilyLu. ☺

  6. Lori Widmer Avatar
    Lori Widmer
    June 18, 2015

    That's one smart dog. Or as Astro would say "Rat's run rart dog!"

  7. Paula Avatar
    Paula
    June 18, 2015

    To hear Lily talk about it (she's a very verbal dog), she knows everything. And if she doesn't know something, or is trying to trick me, she'll ask "Why?" over and over…. as in "Why do I have to have a bath?" or "Why can't I eat cheese and cucumbers all day instead of dog food?"

    Only with "Wroo-roos" instead of actual human words.

  8. Melanie Kissell Avatar
    Melanie Kissell
    June 19, 2015

    "You must outline first, then write." Uhh … nope. Who has time to create outlines?! Bullets, maybe.

    Don't get me wrong. Outlines have their place and their purpose. An outline comes in mighty handy if you're creating, let's say, an e-book. You'd almost be a fool to write a book without outlining first.

    The "pick a niche and stick to it" thing drives me bonkers. The folks who dole out that advice obviously missed the memo, "Variety is the spice of (freelancing) life." Sure, if you want to remain steadfast in one niche and one niche only, go for it. Personally, I'd get real tired real fast.

    Cool read and viewpoints, Lori — thanks! 🙂

  9. Lori Widmer Avatar
    Lori Widmer
    June 22, 2015

    Melanie, AMEN. I have never had success with outlines — not formal ones. My "outline" for articles is a string of subheads and questions. For books, I have an idea where things are going, and I create character maps so Uncle George isn't suddenly Aunt Fannie. 🙂

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