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How to Give a Content Writer Good Feedback

How to Give a Content Writer Good Feedback

Your freelance content writers don't necessarily need feedback from every article you review, but the benefits of doing ...
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Nicole Karlis

August 29, 2014
Which Content Writers Have Great Work Ethics & Creative Ideas? Those Who Read

Which Content Writers Have Great Work Ethics & Creative Ideas? Those Who Read

Impressive content writers combine a hearty vocabulary with an in-depth understanding of how words complement each other...
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Lisa M

August 26, 2014
What Makes a Great Content Writer?

What Makes a Great Content Writer?

You need a few great content writers, but what is "great," anyway? We have seven ideas. ...
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Erin B

August 25, 2014
What's a Content Acquisition Specialist? 5 Content Writing Jobs Defined

What's a Content Acquisition Specialist? 5 Content Writing Jobs Defined

Content writing is an increasingly sophisticated industry, which has led to a wave of hyper-specialized content marketin...
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Nicole Karlis

August 22, 2014
Content Careers: Producer Felicia Williams, A Look Inside The TechCrunch Video Strategy

Content Careers: Producer Felicia Williams, A Look Inside The TechCrunch Video Strategy

TechCrunch producer Felicia Williams shares her experience in producing videos on the tech scene and her opinions on the...
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JD Peterson

August 20, 2014
How to Identify Quality Content Without a Writing Background

How to Identify Quality Content Without a Writing Background

Evaluating the quality of your writers' work may seem daunting if you don't have a background in writing, but it doesn't...
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Nicole Karlis

August 19, 2014
Office Hours: Everything You Need to Know

Office Hours: Everything You Need to Know

Office Hours help you get real-time answers to your questions about Scripted. Here, learn more about this great resource...
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JD Peterson

August 18, 2014
How to Wrap Up a Successful Content Marketing Project

How to Wrap Up a Successful Content Marketing Project

There are still a few more boxes to check after your content project is complete. ...
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Nicole Karlis

August 15, 2014
Scripted.com Mentioned on CNBC Story About Freelance Economy

Scripted.com Mentioned on CNBC Story About Freelance Economy

Watch Scripted.com's CEO Sunil Rajaraman speak about the freelance economy on CNBC's 'Street Signs.'...
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Nicole Karlis

August 15, 2014
5 Best End-of-Summer Reads

5 Best End-of-Summer Reads

Sure, August is wrapping up, but that doesn't mean you need to put the beach reads back on the shelf. Enjoy the last day...
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Scripted Writers

August 14, 2014
3 Best Practices For Managing Your Scripted.com Content

3 Best Practices For Managing Your Scripted.com Content

It's best to provide very detailed instructions to your Scripted.com writers to receive the content you wanted. ...
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Nicole Karlis

August 14, 2014
Industries and Specialties: Your Guide to Our New Terminology

Industries and Specialties: Your Guide to Our New Terminology

We at Scripted are always working to make your writer experience better, and this year has been a productive one on the ...
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JD Peterson

August 11, 2014
Announcing Scripted.com Specialists

Announcing Scripted.com Specialists

An overview of Scripted.com specialists, how they're vetted, and best use cases. ...
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JD Peterson

August 8, 2014
Steps to Take When Your Content Writer Misses a Deadline

Steps to Take When Your Content Writer Misses a Deadline

Missed deadlines are awkward for both parties. Here's how to properly communicate with a writer who has not submitted wo...
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Kimberlee Ferrell

August 8, 2014
Masterful Editing: Best Practices for Catching Errors

Masterful Editing: Best Practices for Catching Errors

Editing requires a different -- but equally important -- skill set than writing. Here are some ways to help you ensure t...
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Jack O

August 7, 2014