by Liz Sheffield | Apr 15, 2022 | Craft, Writing Exercises
Every writer and brand will eventually face the inevitable question: What should I/we write about? Answer your readers’ questions The best topics for your HR blog topics are those that answer your readers’ pressing questions. If you’re not sure what their pressing...
by Liz Sheffield | Apr 15, 2022 | Writing Exercises
Freelance writing can be a lonely business, but luckily there are online communities just for writers full of professionals with every level of experience who want to help. Online writing communities are places where you can find support to build your business, hone...
by Liz Sheffield | Feb 17, 2021 | Writing Exercises
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...
by Liz Sheffield | Oct 29, 2020 | Writing Exercises
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...
by Liz Sheffield | Oct 23, 2020 | Writing Exercises
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...
by Liz Sheffield | Oct 8, 2020 | Writing Exercises
Your Network One of the easiest places to find work, or recommendations for work, is through the network of people you already know. People prefer working with people they know and trust. The old saying, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is quite often true....