I started 2021 with health setbacks. But it’s gotten better with this recent addition to our family… ?
Fellow pet parents, can you relate to any of these?!
When I write marketing materials, I’m always searching for the perfect call to action. So I’ve compiled 100 of my favorite CTAs to help other marketers out there! Save this article for the next time you need writing inspiration…
Instagram recently announced huge changes coming to its platform. How does this affect you and your business’s content marketing plan? What can you do to adapt your plan to Instagram’s newest changes?
Have you recently hired a contracted content writer? Congrats on that great decision!!
I’m here to tell you that a successful, long-term relationship is possible. Here are my four best tips for getting the most out of your new writer.
As a creative person, it can sometimes be difficult to “force” creativity when I’m not feelin’ it… but still have to deliver.
So over the years, I’ve come up with some tips and tricks that help me stay productive. Here are my top five productivity tips!
Content marketing is all about creating a two-way conversation. Whether that conversation takes place in a social media inbox, in…
Staring at a blank page can be the worst feeling in the world. I’m not immune to this phenomenon. At least once a week, I start working on a project and find myself stuck. Overcoming writer’s block isn’t as simple as waving a magic wand, but here are some techniques I have found to be pretty darn effective.
As a business owner, you know you need to be on social media. But which platform should you choose to focus on? This blog breaks it down for you to help you choose the right one for your needs!
Building strong relationships as a business owner fosters growth, brand loyalty, and trust. In this post, I’m sharing my best tips to build and utilize relationships to scale your small business!
As a small business owner, you are the face of your brand. But for many of us who self-identify as “introverts,” this can be uncomfortable or downright scary!
I’ve just written about a couple of ways you can embrace networking as an introvert. How do you break out of your shell? Tell me in the comments below – don’t be shy! ?
The bio on your social media profile is like your personal elevator pitch. Spending the time to craft a well-written and punchy social media bio is well worth the effort. This blog is meant to be your step-by-step playbook for writing a solid bio for each of your social media profiles, for both personal and professional brands.
Three things happened in the summer of 2005: “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani was topping the music charts. My friends…
Your brand is everything online. When someone types your name or business name into a search engine, you want to…
Like any young business, Emily Writes has evolved over the last two years. What started out as a 1-woman social…
When I worked in the corporate world, someone gave me this small piece of leadership advice that has really stuck…
It’s that time of year… Time for the “best of” lists. Time for New Years’ resolution articles. Time for everyone…
You might be surprised to learn that when a client’s social media strategy calls for both Facebook and Instagram –…
I recently wrote about why it’s dangerous to neglect social media as a business owner. I get it!! It takes…
If you’ve taken a social media hiatus during the last few months – I get it. Between toxic political discussions…
My freelance work began because I was in the right place at the right time. While working a trade show…
I’m not going to make you wait for the answer! Both LinkedIn and TikTok have a majority of users who…
From an economic standpoint, this pandemic has wreaked havoc on businesses, workers, and families. Millions lost their jobs and many…
I’ll be the first to say that social media isn’t rocket science. Yet there’s a reason I work with so many organizations, solopreneurs, and small business owners to manage their social media. These are smart, capable people who could all run their own social media… if they wanted to or had the time. They choose to outsource their social media because of the four skill sets listed above.
How I Turned My Doodle into a Business “Emily Writes” started as a doodle. Early in November 2018, I attended…
Facebook organic marketing is getting trickier by the day. You’re not sure if Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter are right for…
Launching Emily Writes was terrifying. I was afraid I’d pick the wrong company name. I was afraid I wouldn’t get…
The 2020 Social Media Marketing World (SMMW) conference, held March 2-4 in San Diego, was an incredible experience. Yet it…
If you’ve known me for a while, you probably know that I sold knives in college. Yep, I was a…
The temptation to “coast” out of a job looms large. I’ve witnessed many colleagues let their standards slide after they…