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Writing basics: how to write a lead
The lead is one of the main building blocks of writing. Here are 7 types of leads, all of which will leave readers wanting more.
25 practical, productive things freelancers can do when everyone else is on vacation
Use other people’s time off to get a jump on your own business. Here’s how.
What I learned hosting a daily blogging challenge
Bloggers who get the most out of an event like the WordCount Blogathon are like marathoners, they plan for it.
Longform story techniques any writer can use
Reading Lawrence Wright’s Scientology tell-all, Going Clear, is like taking a master class in narrative nonfiction.
5 free image sources to pack blog posts with visual punch
Forget boring stock photos. Creative ways to illustrate blog posts just take a little imagination, research, and digging.