The Write Blog
THE WRITERS FOR HIRE’S TOP MICROSOFT WORD TIPS
We at The Writers For Hire have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Microsoft Word. On one hand, it really is the best word processing software around. On the other hand, the formatting issues we sometimes run into are enough to drive even the most even-tempered of us mad. Luckily, though, we have each […]
THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF GHOSTWRITING
For nearly 5,000 years, there have been two kinds of humans: 1) People with expendable income who have something to say 2) People who write better than the first category Hence, a ghostwriting service is born. From ancient Egypt to the modern U.S., literate cultures have relied on ghostwriters to convey politics, business, science, entertainment, […]
FANTASTIC WORDS THAT ARE THEIR OWN AUTONYMS
Perhaps the most confusing aspect of the English language are the words that, depending on how they are used, can be their own opposites. These words are called contronyms (also known as contranyms, autoantonyms, or Janus words after the two-faced Roman god). Recently, one of our writers came across this great article from Pocket, that […]
YOUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP BOOK: WHY HIRE A WRITING AGENCY?
You are a seasoned expert in your industry, and you’ve always wanted to write a thought leadership book. But a book is a big project. Where do you start? How do you organize your knowledge? How do you know your writing is any good? You aren’t alone. Many new authors struggle to start and finish […]
HOW TO BECOME A GREAT SELF-EDITOR: 7 QUESTIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING
We’ve said it before, and we’ll probably say it again: Editing is an essential part of the writing process. Every writer — from the bestselling novelist to the complete novice — can benefit from a thorough review by a critical, impartial eye. Of course, it’s hard to be critical and impartial about your own work. […]
THE POWER OF THE AMAZING HUMAN BRAIN
There’s no denying that the human brain in an amazing supercomputer. Composed of roughly 86 billion neurons, it is estimated your brain can store 2,500,000 gigabytes of information. However, most experts agree that there is much more about the brain that we don’t know than there are things we do know. And there are a […]
12 TRAITS OF A GOOD GHOSTWRITER
Hiring the right ghostwriter can be difficult; you’ll have to find someone who not only knows how to research and structure an article but also has the right credentials and the right personality to write in your voice and on your behalf. Whether you’re a blogger looking to get started with your first book or […]
CALLING ALL THOUGHT LEADERS: WHY HIRE A GHOSTWRITING TEAM?
You’re an expert in your industry. So why should you enlist a team of professional writers, proofreaders, and editors to help with your written communications? The answers could transform the quality and quantity of your messaging—from blogs to speeches, whitepapers to books, and more. Thought Leadership Involves Thought Sharing You know that consistent thought sharing […]
HOW AN INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS PLAN CAN IMPROVE EMPLOYEE RETENTION
“Now Hiring!” “Join Our Team!” The signs are everywhere–from fast food joints and discount retailers to universities and tech firms. Job boards like Indeed are filled with listings seeking professionals and specialists in fields that never expected to have so many vacancies, certainly not all at once. Even when posts are filled, turnover is high. […]
HOW DO YOU FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY?
You have decided to explore your family history, and are ready to dive in, but you are not quite sure how to get started. You’ve heard various family stories passed down from older generations, but you don’t know which stories are factual or which are exaggerated versions of the truth. You also have a pile […]