Abraham Lincoln is one of most respected and revered presidents the United States had ever seen, but his characteristics and habits can also teach marketers a lot of what companies need to survive and thrive. Take a look at what Lincoln put into action that we can apply to our marketing efforts today. Abraham Lincoln is one of most respected and revered presidents the United States had ever seen, but his characteristics and habits can also teach marketers a lot of what companies need to survive and thrive. Take a look at what Lincoln put into action that we can apply to our marketing efforts today.

Sometimes team meetings really suck! They can be incredibly ineffective if not carried out correctly. Here we’ll give you some best practices for running effective team meetings that don’t suck and actually make things happen.

You wrote a piece of content… great. But now it needs a headline. Here are top favorite tips for writing headlines that actually get people to click (without the clickbait nonsense). Watch our podcast video below, and subscribe to our Insomnicat Media YouTube channel.

Whether you’re creating videos for your social media account, website, or YouTube channel, you can use free online video editing software to get a polished, professional-looking finished product. Video editing software can be really expensive, and you often get the basic, necessary features from free products. So don’t spend all of your money on software subscriptions. Instead, take advantage of some of these free online video editing software options. VSDC Video Editor There is a paid version of the VSDC desktop video editor, but you can get a free version with restricted features. This software has recently been updated with a new version that’s easier to use with some increased features. Free features include: Non-linear video editing Video and audio effects (including color correction, object transformation, object filters, transitional effects, and special fx) Blending modes and filters Masking Motion Tracking The capability to prepare videos for social media Subpixel accuracy Download software to desktop If you want more features available to you, you can try the paid version, VSDC Video Editor Pro, for $19.99. Lightworks Like VSDC, Lightworks is available as a paid version and a free version. There are versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It’s one of the […]

There seems to be an endless number of blogs, websites, and online publications looking for writers. But, getting hired on as a writer, even as a contractor, can be difficult. If you have natural writing talent, there are a few things you can do to help you turn that skill into cash. Find Your Voice First, you should find your own voice. When businesses look for content writers, they have an ideal writer in mind. They may want articles written in a professional voice. They may want something more casual. They may want you to have previous experience writing on a certain topic. Before you begin sending out your work, take a look at the things you’ve written. What do you love talking about? What do you have a lot of background knowledge in? Once you know your own writing strengths, look for opportunities that fit them. Don’t look for cool writing opportunities and then try to “fake it till you make it.”  Freelance Sites There are a lot of options for sites that will allow you to create a profile as a writer and take work from buyers on the platform. It can be hard to get momentum on […]

Structuring your articles well is just as important as writing engaging text. If your articles are formatted poorly, readers won’t take the time to read them. To help you format your articles in a way that will keep readers engaged, we’ll discuss some of the main elements of an article, why they’re important, and give you tips for structuring them. Writing engaging and effective articles is a lot of work. Don’t let that work go to waste because of poor formatting. Use these tips to format your articles in a way that will get the most engagement from readers. In doing so, you will get the best return on your investment. Download the anatomy of an article below for a quick reference, or watch the video. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Structuring your articles well is just as important as writing engaging text. If your articles are formatted poorly, readers won’t take the time to read them. To help you format your articles in a way that will keep readers engaged, we’ll discuss some of the main elements of an article, why they’re important, and give you tips for structuring them. Download the free PDF at: https://insomnicat.com/the-anatomy-of-an-article/ Watch our podcast video below, and subscribe to our Insomnicat Media YouTube channel.

When it comes to writing engaging, accurate content, there’s nothing more important than finding good sources. Your sources are the foundation for everything that you write. Starting the writing process with bad sources will end in disaster. Check out these four tips! Watch our podcast video below, and subscribe to our Insomnicat Media YouTube channel. Download the free PDF: https://insomnicat.com/4-tips-for-finding-good-sources-when-writing-articles/ Visit Insomnicat Media’s website: https://insomnicat.com/ Like Insomnicat Media’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InsomnicatMediaInc/ Connect with Bryan DeLuca on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryandelucaauthor Connect with Nicolette Emmino on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarriorPrincessofAllThingsStorytelling

Time is the most valuable resource you can have because it’s basically the only resource that you are ever limited to or by.  We are given a certain amount of time, whatever that is. You can never gain more time. So, compare that to any other resource, like money, for example. You could always go out and make more money or get a new car, but you can’t magically buy more time. So, if i’m giving you my time, i’m giving you the most valuable resource I have in my life. And if someone is giving you their time , they are sharing their most valuable resource with you. Now, as you get older, time actually becomes even more valuable , and it’s not because you’re making more money. It’s because it shrinks. You only have so much of it left to give. Now, the question is: what should be the price of your time if someone’s wasting your time because there are a lot of times in life, that people just waste your time. How should that be compensated for that? And that’s really what you need to ask yourself. So, if time can never be gained back, the only […]

What are the word counts for fiction works? Did you ever wonder if your story is a novel, novella, novelette or short story? Take the quiz!