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OnText Grammar Police talk about how unique a thing can be

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Google the phrase “more unique” and you will likely encounter some 74,000,000 incorrect, from my point-of-view, uses of the word unique. Unique is an absolute term. It describes something that has no equal, no peer. Like, “The Earth is unique among … Continue reading →

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Freelance writers: Six essential resource links

Posted on July 16, 2010 by admin

For more than five years, OnText has been a resource for writers. Here are six essential links to feed your freelance writing success. Add yours in comments, and let me know how I can help you sell your writing and … Continue reading →

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Freelance writers wanted — paying job

Posted on July 7, 2010 by admin

Don’t you get tired of reading the same over-published, randomly copied Craigslist jobs for freelance writers? These gigs are mostly trash, don’t pay, and some are even out-right scams. However, there are work-at-home, telecommute jobs for writers — jobs that … Continue reading →

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Writing for $5 — How Do Real Writers Compete?

Posted on July 1, 2010 by admin

There’s a protest movement in social media. “Real” writers spend tons of time complaining that non-degree writers work for $5 per article. They howl that cheap SEO writers and hacks are ruining the marketplace for “real” writers who should command … Continue reading →

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Content mill Suite101 may be improving for writers

Posted on May 12, 2010 by admin

I’ve written for Suite101 and other content mill farms in various iterations on and off for about 10 years and have seldom been a fan of how they treat writers. But let me say this: Suite101’s newest management team, seems … Continue reading →

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