February 2022 / 394 posts found
2022 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 3
Let’s keep this going! If you’re on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram (or anywhere else), be sure use the #FlashFictionFeb hashtag. For today’s prompt, write something based on the dialogue “Where does this lead?” “Nowhere good.” Remember: As mentioned yesterday, these prompts are just starting points; you have the freedom to go wherever your flash of inspiration takes you. (Note: If you happen to run into any issues posting, please just send me an e-mail at mrichard@aimmedia.com with the subject line: Flash Fiction Challenge Commenting Issue.) Here’s my attempt at writing based on a snippet of dialogue: Place Your Bets When […]
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Déjà Vu
Plot twist story prompts aren’t meant for the beginning or the end of stories. Rather, they’re for forcing big and small turns in the anticipated trajectory of a story. This is to make it more interesting for the readers and writers alike. Each week, I’ll provide a new prompt to help twist your story. Find last week’s prompt, The Message, here. Plot Twist Story Prompts: Déjà Vu For today’s prompt, have a character experience déjà vu. Of course, déjà vu describes the feeling a person gets of already having experienced the same situation. It could be a feeling that you’ve already had the […]
How To Write A Standout SEO Resume (With Examples) via @sejournal, @laurencarel
Thinking of getting into SEO or advancing in the field? These tips and examples will help promote your skills and get your SEO resume noticed. The post How To Write A Standout SEO Resume (With Examples) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Want To Work At Search Engine Journal? Now Hiring A Skilled Copy Editor via @sejournal, @mirandalmwrites
SEJ is an excellent place to refine your copy editing experience and continue growing your SEO knowledge, too. Learn more about this open position. The post Want To Work At Search Engine Journal? Now Hiring A Skilled Copy Editor appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What’s an Instagram Handle? (+4 Ideas to Help Create Your Own)
Did you know Instagram has over 1 billion active users? With so many on the platform, it can be challenging to find one particular person or business. Enter the Instagram handle. You can think of a handle as the address to your Instagram page. It’s also what people search to find you. An effective handle quickly identifies you while being memorable. Here, we’ll discuss how to find and change a handle, ideas for creating your own, and whether it deserves a spot on your business card. It’s easy to confuse an Instagram handle with your Instagram name. However, they both […]
How to Decline a Job Offer
Before you decline a job offer, ask yourself some key questions: Why are you no longer interested in the job? Are your reasons for losing interest short-term, or longer-term reasons that you can’t change? If you don’t accept the offer, will you regret turning it down? If you’ve answered all of these questions and still feel like you want to decline, read on to discover the different ways to decline a job offer. Know exactly what you need? Jump to one of the following sections: How to Decline a Job Offer Due to Salary How to Decline a Job Offer […]
Hybrid Working & Digital Marketing: How Flexibility Produces More Effective Service
The freedom to work wherever you want is one of the biggest benefits that remote working offers. But it is not just about location, it is also about experiences and expertise that remote teams bring to the table. Embracing a hybrid arrangement for your business can allow you to optimize your marketing spend the right … The post Hybrid Working & Digital Marketing: How Flexibility Produces More Effective Service appeared first on Digital Agency Network.
Desperate vs. Disparate (Grammar Rules)
For this Grammar Rules post, we look at two disparate words that sound desperately similar when spoken aloud. While both are adjectives, they have disparate definitions for people desperate for the best word for their unique situation. (Common Writing Mistakes and How to Fix Them.) So let’s look at the differences between desperate and disparate and when to use each. Desperate vs. Disparate Desperate is an adjective that can take on a few different meanings. First, it can mean giving up hope or the possibility of hope. Second, it can describe an action taken in response to this despair. Third, it […]
3 Reasons to Update Your Book on Amazon
Did you know Amazon sells nearly 50% of all print books and over 70% of all e-books in America? No other retailer comes close to their dominant marketshare of the industry. If you want to sell more books, you must master selling books on Amazon. (3 Crucial Changes to the Book Publishing Industry.) For example, if you have a book displayed on Amazon’s website that looks outdated or lacks convincing marketing copy, you could be losing sales on a daily basis. Fortunately, you can take easy steps to improve the appearance of your book on Amazon. Here are three reasons […]
How Google Maps Reviews Are Moderated via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google shares how it weeds out fake or abusive reviews left for local businesses on Google Maps The post How Google Maps Reviews Are Moderated appeared first on Search Engine Journal.