Fun Writing Excercise/Prompt for Freelance Writers

What were the original hearts? How would you change these? To see hearts large, click on the picture.
What were the original hearts? How would you change these? To see hearts large, click on the picture.

As writers we are asked to write shorter and shorter pieces packed with tons of information.  As part of a writer’s group, I brought in some Sweethearts. At first I brought them in as a treat.  Then when I gave them out, I asked them to rewrite the Sweathearts in their own words.

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Toastmasters Means Tech, Leadership & Communication

LogoWebsiteLockupJPGIn 2013 Toastmasters International, announced an increase in  memberships for the 20th year in a row. The organization, founded over 89 years ago, added 10,000 members last year.

Toastmasters offers a great mix of the new and the old. They are  planning to revitalize the education curriculum that will take advantage of technology such as mobile web applications and video. Toastmasters also offers a group of supportive members, who help each other achieve communication and leadership skills.

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80% Original Content Needed for the Best SEO Writing

After testing thoriginalousands of articles, we found that in order for any article to get over fifteen thousand page views, it has to be at least 80% original.  If Google or Bing can find the original source and the article is only 40% original or less, the search engines will send traffic to the source, most of the time.

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How to Hirer a Freelance Writer: Freelance Writer Wanted, Now?

howtohireragreatwriterThe way companies are hiring freelance writers is not very efficient.  Posting an ad on craigslist is inexpensive but also costly in work hours.  Posting ads to journalism websites will give you journalism school graduates, who may or may not be great writers. What is the best way to find a great freelance writer?

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