Stop, Thief! What Exactly Is Plagiarism and How Can I Defend My Work?
If life were fair, Wikipedia would be awarded thousands of high school diplomas, hundreds of B.A.s, and maybe even a doctorate or two. Your high school English teacher called it “plagiarism”—and you...
View ArticleLessons from Obama, Blogging and Swearing, Are You Doing NaNoWriMo?
The Strategist picks the day’s most relevant and interesting stories about writing, content and publishing from around the web. Here’s what you should be reading today: Learning Marketing from Obama’s...
View ArticleThe Anonymity Game: Should Writers Wear the Mask?
Exceptional writers create content from the heart — they’re passionate, genuine, and relentlessly committed to unveiling key human experiences. But what happens when privacy comes into play? Good...
View ArticleTransition Tales: From Data Cruncher to Brand-Publishing ‘Solopreneur’
I was in the sixth grade when my first piece was published in print. Seeing that byline brought on a swell of pride, and I knew writing was the career path for me. Years later, I excelled in my high...
View ArticleMishaps, Misadventures, and Mistranslations: Blogging About Intercultural...
I’ll be frank: There’s a lot of crappy content about relationships and dating advice. Every women’s magazine runs the same covers with the same romantic tips. There are only so many new ways to spice...
View ArticleAsk a Freelancer: How Do I Make Contacts in Different Fields of Writing?
How do I make the contacts to diversify as a freelancer? —I’ve Got The Eggs, Now I Need The Baskets Making contacts isn’t just about knowing the right people; it’s also about knowing the right time to...
View ArticleFor Freelancers, Are Blogs Still Important?
Not too long ago, blogging was the de facto way of making your voice heard on the internet. Now, some are beginning to ponder if blogging is all but dead. The number of millennials who maintained a...
View Article3 Signs It’s Time to Kill Your Blog
Last month, after two years of deluding myself that I’d update my blog when I had time, I finally pulled the plug. I felt a huge sense of relief when I took it down. Turns out, I’m not alone. When I...
View Article5 Tools to Be a Music Blogger
Correction: A previous version of this post misspelled the name of writer Mark Schoneveld. Philadelphia-based Mark Schoneveld writes for his own blog YVYNYL, which offers a deep dive into new and...
View ArticleBaby Talk: Writing for New Parents
What to expect when you’re expecting to write for parenting magazine editors? An emphasis on service, creativity, and humor. These editors want reports and essays that inform and delight the reader...
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