An Honest Review of Job Boards
Job board assignments aren't always the highest paying assignments, but they can help you get your foot in the door and provide some exposure and work samples. I know some freelancers haven't had luck with these types of assignments while others have built their...
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How HR Podcasts Can Improve Your HR Writing
Podcasts are all the rage these days. My husband has been a long-time podcast listener, but it’s only been in the last year or two that I’ve started tuning in. If you’re reluctant to listen to podcasts, please consider these five ways that HR writer can use...
How Writing Prompts Help You
Writing is a practice. Becoming a better writer requires putting words on the page, just like becoming a better runner requires feet on the pavement. If you’re just starting out as an HR writer, it’s important to build your writing muscle. And, if you’re already...
How a Style Guide Helps Writers
A style guide creates and defines the standards for an organization’s internal and external written communications. From emails, newsletters, blog posts and social media content to formal corporate documents, a style guide helps ensure your brand communication is...
HR Thought Leaders You Should Follow
Photo by rob walsh on Unsplash If there’s one common trait among “HR people,” it’s that they are all about making connections with and between people. They’re working in a function that is dedicated to the people side of the business, after all. When I started...
How to Repurpose a Report and Get the Most out of Your Content
I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about repurposing content. It really is the best way to get the most out of your content marketing budget. The beauty of repurposing content For example, many companies are realizing the benefits of original research and creating...
Find Motivation in a Few, Simple Words
In July 2019, I decided to start a practice of sharing a quote about gratitude every Friday. I was looking for a way to connect on social media, share a little good, and remind myself to live in a way that puts appreciation top of my mind. And I found that I really...
Turning A Career Into A Freelance Niche
Many thanks to Amanda Cross for inviting me to join her on her Ambitious Freelancer podcast. During our conversation, Human Resources Writing & Turning A Career Into A Freelance Niche, we covered a lot of great topics. In addition to being a blogger/podcaster,...
How to Sell Your Freelance Writing Services
It can seem daunting to find freelance writing jobs for beginners, so it helps to know where to look for clients and how to pitch them once you’ve found them. Remember that you are helping your clients solve a problem or improve their marketing efforts. You don’t need...
5 Ways to Get Paid to Write
You’ve decided to be an HR writer! Congratulations! Now it’s time to find your first assignments and get paid to write articles, posts, and other content related to HR. Network My first paid gig came from someone in my network. Let the people in your network know that...