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Polished Writing Isn’t the Enemy (No Matter What They Say)
Insecure writers hoping to avoid the dreaded polish are opting to include spelling errors, tangled sentences, and missing punctuation. This is really silly.

Jean Dion
5 days ago


AI and Reputation Management: The Attacks You Never Saw Coming
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for your enemies to launch reputation management attacks. In this blog post, I’ll outline one common reputation management problem augmented by AI. I’ll explain how it worked and what I think could be a helpful response.

Jean Dion
Dec 26, 2025


What Should You Do With an Inactive Social Media Account? Three Options
An inactive social media account can damage your brand. Prevent problems before they begin. Your options include closing the account, partially engaging, or going all in. I’ll explain each option below and outline who could benefit from that option.

Jean Dion
Nov 15, 2025


In-Person Events Can Boost Your Online Visibility
Old-school PR, just getting your name and face out there in the community, can have a deep impact on how often you show up in LLM summaries and what those summaries say about you and your brand.

Jean Dion
Oct 19, 2025


Using AI to Enhance (Not Replace) Your Writing
As freelancers who understand AI, it’s our responsibility to explain why humans are still needed. It’s also beneficial for our long-term employment to help non-writers understand how AI works, how skilled freelancers use the new tools, and how AI checkers don’t tell the whole story.

Jean Dion
Sep 21, 2025


The Right Words at the Right Time: When to Hire a Freelance Writer or Editor
A talented freelance writer or editor can do more than help you meet a big deadline. The right talent can bring a fresh perspective,...

Jean Dion
Aug 17, 2025


Competitor Research via Review Sites: Both Possible and Profitable!
The feedback customers give your competitors helps you understand how to make your company even better.

Jean Dion
Jul 14, 2025


Email Marketing Frequency: 4 Factors to Consider
A few key factors should influence your email frequency. I’ll outline them here, and I’ll give you some tips you can use to measure your performance and adjust as needed.

Jean Dion
May 16, 2025


Anatomy of a Freelance Writing Scam: Warning Signs and Prevention
How does the scam start? What are the warning signs? What’s the end game? These are the questions I wanted to answer. (And I also wanted to waste a scammer’s time in the process.) Here’s what I found out.

Jean Dion
Apr 23, 2025


How to Write a Response to a Good Review (and Why It's a Smart Reputation Management Call)
Find out why responding to good reviews is a smart reputation management strategy. Learn how to do it.

Jean Dion
Mar 24, 2025


Embracing Budget-Friendly Marketing Strategies
You're not required to spend a lot of money to get big results on marketing. These are my favorite ideas.

Jean Dion
Feb 12, 2025


Storytelling 101: A Guide for Small Business Marketing
Find out what storytelling in business marketing means and how you can use this technique to boost sales.

Jean Dion
Jan 16, 2025


The Secret Life of Editors: What Do We Really Do, Anyway?
Find out more about how editors work with their writers. Learn more about why humans can do the job a little differently than AI.

Jean Dion
Dec 20, 2024


Three Marketing Vanity Metrics (And What to Measure Instead)
Find out how to measure the marketing metrics that really prove your worth.

Jean Dion
Nov 15, 2024


Why Every Grant Writer Needs an Editor
Learn more about why successful grants start with an experienced editor.

Jean Dion
Oct 7, 2024


Small Business Marketing: Big Impact on a Tiny Budget
Learn more about what makes a great small business marketing plan that won't break the bank.

Jean Dion
Sep 13, 2024


Content Marketing: How to Repurpose Your Content Like a Pro
Find out what content repurposing is and why you should try it.

Jean Dion
Aug 13, 2024


Three Good Reasons (And One Bad) to Publish on Social Media
It’s smart to think about how much time you’re willing to spend on social media content and what you hope to get out of that arrangement.

Jean Dion
Jul 18, 2024


Budget-First Grant Writing: Why It’s a Smart Approach
Grant-writing projects often work best when budgets come first. Find out why.

Jean Dion
Jun 19, 2024


Writing Tip: Clear Your Vocabulary Palette
I use tools like Grammarly to check my writing and ensure it’s as clean and clear as it could be. However, preventing the problem is even be

Jean Dion
May 22, 2024
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