by Shawn Radcliffe | Dec 9, 2013 | Creativity, Writing
If you are a writer, artist, or other creative professional, there’s probably a war going on in your mind. No, it’s not a battle between writing every day and watching movies on your computer. It’s a battle for control of your creativity … the...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Oct 1, 2012 | Business, Writing
Now that creating content is once again King, you will need a way to start sharing that content with your readers (and potential customers). This is where content marketing comes in. Content marketing can be applied to any type of content that you create, including:...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Oct 1, 2012 | Business, Writing
Before the Internet, creating content was a respectable business. In the old days, you might be a content creator if you (there will be a quiz at the end, so pay attention) … Had an idea about how world worked, like why the finches on the Galapagos Islands have so...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 14, 2012 | Business, Writing
There are many ways to create content that’s compelling, but using storytelling can help you educate, inform, and entertain your audience at the same time. My father is a professional storyteller, a fact that I’m sometimes reluctant to admit. “You mean, he likes...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 13, 2012 | Business, Writing
If you are a freelance writer just starting out, most likely you spend a great deal of time searching for work. You are not alone. After a few (dozen) rejections, you may be tempted to give up on the self-sufficient freelance lifestyle and find another nine-to-five...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 13, 2012 | Writing
If you want more time to write, the first thing you should do is to stop whining about it. Think about how many times you’ve said something like “I wish there was more time in the day,” or “I’ll start writing during television reruns.” Now add up all of those moments...
