The Write Blog
THE DANGERS OF BEING A WRITER
Of all the world’s most dangerous professions, writer is probably not anywhere close to the top of the list. That being said, there are some pretty hazardous things that we writers do that can be harmful to our wellbeing. Our eyesight is a prime example of something that is greatly affected by our profession. According […]
ANCESTRAL FAMILY NAME CHANGES: HOW TO TRACE YOUR ANCESTORS WHEN BIRTH NAMES ARE UNKNOWN
We’ve probably all heard the sob story: A poor immigrant arrived in Ellis Island after their harrowing journey across the Atlantic. Not understanding the fast-spoken English of the customs officials there, the immigrant tried to give the official their name, but was misunderstood. Due to an overload of immigrants to process, as well as a […]
HOW GREAT CONTENT CAN IMPROVE CUSTOMER RETENTION
How can all your created content serve the goal of retaining customers? That’s an important question because your current customers are valuable; they are the ones who have already bought into your product or service. And consider the potential impact the customers you keep will make on your bottom line: 80% of your future profits […]
6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE A PRESCRIPTIVE NONFICTION BOOK
The term “prescriptive nonfiction” may not mean much to you, but there’s no doubt that you have come across this genre of books more than once. A prescriptive nonfiction book is a guide, written by an expert in a particular field, which provides people with the knowledge to solve their problems and challenges. It doesn’t […]
ALL ABOUT CONTENT CREATION: HOW CONTENT CREATION HELPS BUSINESSES GROW
In today’s uber-competitive business environment, content is king. Brands that produce fresh, engaging, and relevant content stand out among their competitors. According to data by HubSpot, 90% of brands plan to continue focusing on content creation in 2022 and beyond. This figure underscores the importance of relevant content in the current and future business landscape. […]
8 TIPS FOR WORKING WITH YOUR GHOSTWRITER TO GET GREAT CONTENT
You have a terrific idea for a book, but maybe you don’t have the writing skills or the time to make it happen. Instead of letting that stop you, you’ve gone the extra mile and found a ghostwriter. Now that you’ve signed the contract, how can you make the most of your investment? Learn how […]
WEBSITE 101: 5 WAYS A WRITING AGENCY CAN HELP YOUR WEBSITE OVERHAUL
“Your website is the window of your business. Keep it fresh, keep it exciting.”— Jay Conrad Levinson In today’s business world, a company’s website is its calling card. A great website helps your business put its best foot forward. In contrast, a poor website creates a bad first impression. There is no question that spending […]
7 STEPS TO DECIPHERING OLD HANDWRITING FOR GENEALOGY RESEARCH
Picture this…You’ve suddenly come into possession of a box filled with old family pictures and genealogy documents, including a diary written by one of your ancestors over 100 years ago. Excited to uncover long forgotten family secrets, you open up the diary, only to find that you can barely read the chicken scratch scrawled on […]
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE PERFECT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are written step-by-step instructions that cover an organization’s regularly occurring work processes. While this description makes them sound like simple assets to set up, SOPs take far more time and commitment to bring to fruition than many business owners realize. Likewise, they also convey far more benefits to businesses that invest […]
8 REASONS FOR WRITING A NONFICTION BOOK
Writing and publishing a nonfiction book can be one of the most rewarding endeavors you undertake in your lifetime. Not only does it provide you with more credibility as an expert in your field, it also gives you ample opportunities to grow your business, create additional income streams, and share your knowledge with others who […]