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Content Writing can help you Create your Fuck Off Fund and why having a Fuck Off Fund should be everyone’s goal
It is no secret that most of us do not save any money. In fact, several surveys show that most people do not save […]
Revolutionise your workforce with freelancers – top 5 benefits
A relatively new hip term that is making its way around is the gig economy. This is being quoted on social media, blogs and […]
Can you start a sentence with but?
For many of us, we were indoctrinated into the belief that starting a sentence with conjunction was, “A BAD THING!” This rule has haunted […]
Can you start a sentence with however?
One of the most common questions asked by writers, no matter their proficiency level, is whether or not however can be used at the […]
Getting to know Anita Fosen – Content Manager, Team Leader
Ok, let’s start with the basics. When did you join Topcontent and what do you do here? I joined Topcontent [previously known as Sidekick […]
How we spend our days is how we spend our lives. Why Annie Dillard’s words relate to being a freelancer
We all have some kind of plans for our lives. Someday I will start to work on writing jobs which I truly love, someday […]
10 Exotic European Locations for Travel Writing
Yearning for swaying palm trees, sprawling white beaches and azure waters? Think ‘exotic’ and Europe is probably the last destination to spring to mind. […]
Giving Feedback to Writers – 8 Benefits of Giving and Receiving Feedback
The misconception that content writing services is an “easy” job is certainly one of the most misplaced in modern times. Accomplished wordsmith or not, […]
How to set up Your Office When you Work from Home
As a freelance writer, the world is your office! You can work from home, the beach under a palm tree, in bed or even […]
Touch Typing – why it’s not as Fast as you Might Think
Even before the first computers were introduced, using the user-friendly – if not exactly noiseless – typewriter was blatantly obvious. Chief among these advantages […]
Why Companies are Moving towards Remote Jobs and Remote-Based Employees
You’ve probably read tons of articles about the advantages of working from home. You’ve seen how remote workers benefit from the ultimate comfort and […]
How to Boost Conversion by Tapping into your Readers’ Emotions
You’ve heard about how writing is good for the soul. It’s therapeutic, you might have read. Or, You can work through stuff by keeping […]
Should you Write and Travel at the Same Time?
Why having a source of income can boost your travel enjoyment. “Live your life with a compass, not a clock.” This motto may prove […]
What Content Writers and Stand Up Comedians have in Common
“You don’t get much fun when you’re an adult, do you?” Michael McIntyre’s rhetorical question remains one of my most favourite one-liners to repeat […]
8 Kick-ass Tips to Get You Started with Online Writing Jobs in 2019
The dust from the last few days of 2018 hasn’t even settled yet, but chances are most of your new year’s resolutions have already […]
Start 2019 by Throwing your Suit Out of the Window!
Dress to impress? You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. However, considering that it takes the average person just five to seven seconds […]
How to make the most out of your Christmas holidays
The Christmas holidays arrive after a long year filled with hard work, so it’s no wonder we always look so forward to them. The […]
Spreading the joy…
why writing brings happiness to others
Even before the last crazily grinning pumpkin has shrivelled and died, December starts to stir. Come November, a couple of stores dedicate a half-hearted […]
Is Content Writing here to Stay? 5 reasons why we think so!
Every moment of our waking lives, we are bombarded by information. Colourful pictures, scrolling screens, rhythmic (and sometimes decidedly less so!) music and rapidly […]
Making the Transition from Writing jobs to Proofreading jobs
I did it and so can you! Riding a bike. Speaking in public. Playing an instrument. Eating 20 hamburgers in five minutes. What all […]
Tips and Tricks for Becoming a Good Content Writer
Everyone starts out with no experience! If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you already are, or are thinking, to start copywriting. Copywriting […]
How to Make Money Online while Travelling the World
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Freelance jobs: the Ultimate Guide to Becoming Master of your Own Time
“I have no time …” “Twenty-four hours just isn’t enough.” “I want to have freelance jobs … ” We’ve all uttered at least one […]
4 Ways to Make Money On the Go – Make the Most of Your Daily Commute
We’ve all been there: Getting up at a painfully early hour in the morning. Re-fuelling with a cup of what can only be described […]
How to Make Money Online or Working from Home
Love it or hate it, there’s no doubt our daily lives would be much, much less comfortable without the financial security afforded to us […]
7 Reasons Why we Let our Employees Work From Home
Having a job in modern times is a necessity in more ways than one. Some of us have even nabbed ourselves one of those […]
13 Best Countries in the World when Working from Home
We all know at least one person who never seems to settle down in what is deemed a “conventional” way. Charmingly creative, at times […]