When it comes to creating engaging and informative blog content for your company, the common belief is that you need an industry expert doing the writing. In reality, hiring a writer who is not an expert in your industry can bring a whole host of benefits.
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Blogs are still an in-demand resource for consumers and a powerful marketing tool for businesses.
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A writing retreat can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like — the possibilities are endless!
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As the head of marketing (or, as in many small businesses, the head of everything), you’re committed to sprucing up your company’s blog—or maybe starting one for the first time. You know your target audience, you’ve sketched out your content calendar, and you’ve done your SEO research.
There’s just one question left: how do you write a great blog post?
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When being “correct” jeopardizes clarity or the authorial voice, then being “correct” often needs to take a back seat.
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Read moreSetting and Resetting Writing Goals
Whether we’re talking about New Year’s Resolutions or any other goals, it doesn’t matter when you start—only that you start.
Read moreTop Inkdrop Blog Posts of 2021
If there’s ever anything you’d like to see me cover on the blog, please let me know! If you’re looking for more of certain topics and less of others, I’d love to hear it. In the meantime, here are the ten most-read posts published in 2021!
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