Stephanie Nolan
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Stephanie Nolan, an editor for Online Writing Jobs, is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Since college, she's both edited and written film scripts, press releases, fictional stories, and articles. After gaining professional experience with Public Relations, Human Resources, and Recruitment, she discovered OWJ. With her strong marketing background and love of the written word, she now found a great balance while working with online content.
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7 Tips for Better Proofreading: Catch More Mistakes
While nobody’s perfect, many of us can take more steps to find our mistakes. One of the most important ingredients in this recipe for success is time. Proofreading takes time; the process shouldn’t be rushed, or else errors will almost always be present. One quick re-read isn’t quite enough. Here are some proofreading tips for catching more mistakes.
Read It Backward
This is a fast way to proofread if a writer is short on time. Read each sentence, starting from the bottom of your Read more [...]
Posted in Writing Tips
How to Make More Money in 2015: Freelance Writing Jobs & More
If 2014 was a rough year for cash, make it your resolution to get a little bit richer in 2015. Here are some ways you can both make more and spend less!
Make More
Take some freelance writing jobs. If you can write well, create a blog, or check out if there are projects available on Online Writing Jobs! (Not writing with us yet? Get started by signing up today!)
Pick a low-stress part-time job. Coffee shops, bars, retail stores, and restaurants always need people. Ten to 15 hours per week Read more [...]
Posted in Freelance Writing
7 Apps for Sharpening Your Writing Skills
If you’re anything like me, technology is often the scapegoat for your time-wasting. However, technology can also be a useful tool for improving your writing skills and keeping your mind sharp. Smartphone or tablet apps can help you learn new words, strengthen your grammar skills, and tighten your writing. Here are some apps for writers looking to stretch their brains:
Words With Friends
Similar to the board game Scrabble, this app might lead you to find words you never knew existed. Luckily, Read more [...]
Posted in Fun Stuff, Writing Tips
Neaten Up Your Writing With Parallelism
Sometimes, sentences simply sound better when you use parallelism. Learn what it is and how to use it to make your sentences and paragraphs easier to read. It’s useful, helpful, and can be a lot of fun! Read more ›
Posted in Writing Tips
Now Read This! The Difference Between Headlines and Title Tags
It doesn’t matter if it’s fiction or nonfiction: Coming up with a good title can be the hardest part of any project for some freelance writers. To make matters even more difficult, nowadays, writers can’t simply write a header and walk away — there are many different types of titles that writers have to deal with. When writing for the Web, title tags are the most important, but how do they differ from other titles, headers, and headlines?
The Classic News Headline
News headlines typically Read more [...]
Posted in Writing Tips