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Allie Freeland

Allie Freeland is a freelance writer, marketing communications pro, and digital strategist. A tenured member of ClearVoice, she has a passion for efficiency in business. She's also an adjunct professor at University of Kansas and Johnson County Community College. Follow her on Twitter.

Best Marketing Conferences in 2019
Best Marketing Conferences in 2019

The Ultimate List of Marketing Conferences in 2021 – Virtual or In-Person

We’ve updated our running list of top marketing conferences with the latest info on which are still going on as planned — or entirely virtual.

November 16, 2020
4 Proven Writing Exercises From Famous Authors
4 Proven Writing Exercises From Famous Authors

4 Proven Writing Exercises From Famous Authors

What separates great productive and lucrative writers from the good? A lot of it is routine, which includes daily or weekly writing exercises.

October 4, 2020
5 iPad Apps for Writers That Improve Productivity, Story Plotting, and More
5 iPad Apps for Writers That Improve Productivity, Story Plotting, and More

5 iPad Apps for Writers That Improve Productivity, Story Plotting, and More

iPad apps can aid writers in so many angles of the freelance hustle, from developing story ideas to plotting your story and securely sharing information.

April 19, 2020
7 Persuasive Copywriting Hacks That Will Lead to More Conversions
7 Persuasive Copywriting Hacks That Will Lead to More Conversions

7 Persuasive Copywriting Hacks That Will Lead to More Conversions

From driving demand through urgency and nixing neutral copy, to highlighting conversion points through simplicity, here are some copywriting hacks to gain more conversions.

October 18, 2019
How to Write More Engaging Content
How to Write More Engaging Content

How to Write More Engaging Content

Pithy nut grafs. Scannable text. Emotional appeal. Great content goes much further than simply being well-written. Use these 12 tips and tricks to create more engaging content every time.

August 20, 2019
target content marketing funnel
target content marketing funnel

How to Create Targeted Content for Every Stage of Your Marketing Automation Funnel

Ready to attract and convert more leads? Here’s everything you need to know about using an optimized funnel for every stage, creating targeted content and finding the right marketing automation tools.

August 8, 2019
guide to hiring working freelancers
guide to hiring working freelancers

The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Hiring and Working With Freelancers

Freelancers can revolutionize the way you create content. Read our ultimate guide to finding, hiring and working with the best freelance talent to get started.

July 30, 2019
15 Scenarios When to Pay Freelance Writers Higher Rates
15 Scenarios When to Pay Freelance Writers Higher Rates

15 Scenarios When to Pay Freelance Writers Higher Rates

Respecting freelancers’ time and value is key to a good working relationship. Learn when you should reasonably expect to pay freelance writers more than a standard rate — so you don’t drive away good talent.

November 9, 2018
surefire ways to promote and maximize value of long form content
surefire ways to promote and maximize value of long form content

6 Surefire Strategies for Promoting and Maximizing the Value of Long-Form Content (5 of 5)

For part five in our long-form content series: We’ll take you through how to successfully promote ebooks, pillar brand content, and other long-form content (LFC) assets.

September 11, 2018
long form content creating ebooks that convert
long form content creating ebooks that convert

Long-Form Content: Creating Ebooks That Convert (4 of 5)

You may dread the seemingly exhaustive future effort of creating an ebook, but take note of these steps and be well on your way to revealing subject-matter prowess and turning readers into customers.

September 4, 2018
long form content mastering creative briefs for ebooks
long form content mastering creative briefs for ebooks

Long-Form Content: Mastering Creative Briefs for Ebooks and Assets (3 of 5)

Most brand marketers underestimate power of creative briefs. With that being said, how can you make sure you maximize the potential of building a brief for your first long-form content project? Here’s how.

August 28, 2018
pillar series kick ass long form content brands
pillar series kick ass long form content brands

Long-Form Content: Kick A$$ Examples of Brands Who Rock at It (Part 2 of 5)

In the second post in our series on long-form content (LFC), we round up great examples of different kinds of LFC to help get your wheels turning.

August 21, 2018
pillar series why long form content is important for brands
pillar series why long form content is important for brands

Long-Form Content: Why LFC Matters More Than Ever as a Brand Asset (Part 1 of 5)

Scan brand websites and you’ll see long-form content (LFC) everywhere. And there’s a reason why… It’s one of the best brand assets out there. So let’s review the benefits in the first post of our five-part series on LFC.

August 14, 2018
Freelancer Pay Rate Survey
Freelancer Pay Rate Survey

Survey Results: How Much Should I Pay a Freelance Writer? [Infographic]

The survey results are in! See our ‘Freelance Writer Survey: Experience, Pay and Gender’ infographic. Which freelancers are more likely to create various content types? How much should you expect to pay per word or per hour? See the breakdown of pay rates in four levels of freelancer experience, and by gender.

June 5, 2018
8 years freelance
8 years freelance

8 Things I’ve Learned the First 8 Years of Freelancing

Shifting into freelance writing as a full-time career takes some effort, and isn’t without its challenges. But once you find your stride, it can be very rewarding. Allie Freeland shares tips to help you take flight, drawing from the highs, lows, and key lessons she’s learned along the way as a freelance writer.

March 20, 2018
Use Comedy to Tell a Better Story
Use Comedy to Tell a Better Story

How to Use Comedy to Tell a Better Story and Hook Customers

Funny is hard. Like for reals. Perhaps that’s why so few brands do it well, or even attempt it at all. But if you’re up for the challenge, mastering comedy in your content can pay off tremendously. Here are pointers on venturing into the tough-crowd arena.

January 25, 2018
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