Hello Reader! A few years ago, my best friend invited me to go on a cruise. I was swamped with work and declined the invitation. Months later, she was gone. 💗 Mary Oliver beautifully poses the question that rests—sometimes nitpicks—at the back of all of our minds: Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? I can say with certainty the pile of extra work I had a few years ago that I chose over time with my bestie means nothing to me now. I don't remember the...
3 days ago • 7 min read
Hello Reader! Lately, I've seen a lot of content about AI content detectors. We know about Zero-GPT and GPTZero (lol). Also, Ahrefs continues to build one (see the article below). But here's the thing about relying on these tools or incorporating them into your workflow: AI-generated content (or non-AI-generated content) is a terrible metric for quality. I’m not saying to create your content with AI. But I AM saying AI detection tools are mostly garbage and a poor indicator of quality.It’s...
8 days ago • 5 min read
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9 days ago • 3 min read
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10 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader! I've been getting so much value from these weekly interviews with content experts and writers. As such, I've decided to extend the interviews to include more questions and give them a dedicated email. Remember, these interviews can help you grow your expertise AND your network: How? Connect with the weekly expert on social media. Tell them how you found them and what you liked about their interview. Help each other make content better. Become BFFs forever. Thanks, Ashley...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! I've been seeing so many awesome job opportunities (and new candidates) on the Content Connect job board. I'm here to be a better matchmaker. You can expect new leads in your inbox every Friday. Thanks, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Cool! You can become a subscriber, too. Click the link, sign up, enjoy! Sponsored by: 1440 News. Without Motives. That’s 1440 Over 4 million readers rely on our 5-minute newsletter for a clear, fact-based view of the...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! Guess what?!?! We're almost at 10K subscribers and have surpassed 145K+ community members. Amazing! Thank you for opening this and reading every week. (And thank you also sharing with your ALLLLLLLL of your content friends who love to click on every link in every newsletter...that's so nice of you!) I've been thinking a lot about how I can add more value to this newsletter. I want this newsletter to be the place for content marketers and writers who are interested in creativity,...
17 days ago • 6 min read
Hello Reader! I'd be remiss not to mention this FREE event organized by the amazing Austin L. Church. The Freelance Growth Summit is a free 4-day online event for advanced freelance writers who want to learn what’s working right now, set priorities, and create a 1-page roadmap to hit their growth goals. There are 25 speakers (me included) and gobs of free assets that will help you build your business. The summit is here, and it's not too late to grab a FREE ticket! Grab your FREE ticket now...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! Keeping it short today, since I've already popped in your inbox this week with a freebie (free content brief). Get the free brief now if you missed out This week, we have some awesome job opportunities (below or here) and killer industry articles (including 2 places to get expert insights). Keep scrolling for details! Thanks, Ashley R. Cummings Partner | Harlow Join the 9k+ freelancers and creators turning to Harlow to find new clients and build thriving businesses. Hundreds of...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read