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Spotlight on Sarah Lang

Written by former AUT journalism student TOM TAYLOR Award-winning journalist Sarah Lang has built a highly successful career on her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities

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3 Biggest Web Writing Mistakes for SEO

Imagine pouring hours into writing the perfect article, only to find that hardly anyone is reading it. Why? Because if your content doesn’t appear on the first page of Google search results, the likelihood of users seeing it is less than 1%. But don’t fret. Search engine optimisation (SEO) isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a […]

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How Raising Money For Charity Can Raise Your Writing Game

Great fundraising campaigns can be masterclasses in powerful and emotive storytelling, as well as raising money for a worthy cause. Professional fundraiser BETH GOULSTONE shares three tips for better writing from the wonderful world of fundraising. When I started work as a fundraiser for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, I had a lot of questions. […]

Business Emails: How to Communicate Effectively

The average worker receives over 100 work emails per day and spends multiple hours reading and responding. Finding ways to communicate effectively through business email is key to time efficiency and productivity in the workplace. BY ANDREW BAIRD It’s no secret that business emails take up a large portion of every working day. With so […]

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How to Succeed in Content Writing

If you’ve ever wondered what makes the digital world tick, the answer is simple: content. It’s the words, images, videos and messages that keep audiences

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The Healing Power of Writing

When life unravels, committing to a daily practice of writing can be tremendously healing and helpful. SUE FENTON explores the benefits of writing. Writers seem

Is My Freelance Writing Awful?

Does your passion for writing outweigh your skill? KATE TAYLOR explores what to do if you suspect your friends aren’t telling you the truth about

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Explore the World and Write

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Why Do a Travel Writing Course?

When every man and his dog thinks he’s a great travel writer, WENDY MONTROSE explains why she did a course before embarking on the road

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