When my virtual assistance story is finally written, two or three chapters might be dedicated to Grammarly. I would still be a great writer without this software, but I am thankful it exists. Grammarly is a powerful tool that can immensely benefit virtual assistance. Basically, the tool aids in proofreading. It is a must-have tool for writers, be they freelance writers or not. Here are some ways Grammarly has assisted me in my virtual assistance journey, specifically in proofreading or checking my writing: 1.      Enhanced Communication Skills Grammarly helps improve my writing by suggesting corrections for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. This ensures that my communication with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders is clear, professional, and error-free. Of course, I don’t accept every suggestion Grammarly offers because it does miss the context sometimes. But it helps a lot in pointing out typos such as thiss onee . 2.   ...

Like everything, working online also has its pros and cons. It’s not like when you work online you only have good things to talk about it. Before making the move to work online, you need to consider these advantages and disadvantages to help you if it is the best thing for you. Pros Working online full-time has various advantages, making it an appealing option for many individuals. Here are some key benefits: 1.      Flexibility Online work often allows for a flexible schedule. You may be free to choose your working hours, which can be particularly beneficial for those with personal commitments or preferences for non-traditional working hours. For example, I can work up in the middle of the night and finish a task I was supposed to finish in the morning, so I can have free time to take a long morning walk. Flexibility. If I’m to attend a meeting in the evening, I see if I can do my tasks in the afternoon. That’s how flexible online work can be. However, not...

The saying goes that apart from death, the other sure thing is taxes. You will die one day — that’s a sure bet. And as long as you live, you will pay taxes. That's another sure bet. But the matter here is, which taxes?  First, let me confess something: I'm overtaxed. The government is increasing taxes every day, and bringing in new taxes that never used to be. Almost everything is taxed. I'm also not too sure the government spends our taxes efficiently, but that's another matter. I leave it to the right people; just understand this article isn't about praising the government. As a virtual assistant, should you consider yourself really fully employed, semi-employed or unemployed? Are you in the same category as regular workers? Do you owe your country anything? Some online workers reason that whatever they make online is not worth sharing with the same government that has failed to get them good jobs in the first place. They say online work isn’t real work. They re...

 As a news writer, part of my responsibilities involves creating news from news. I attentively read the original news and develop my version without distorting the facts or circumstances. News rewriting is when you read news and write a new one out of it. Or let me put it this way: rewriting news as a freelance writer involves presenting information from a news article in a new, original way while maintaining the key facts and ensuring accuracy. Let me point out from the onset that before you even become a news rewriter, you must already possess the qualities of an excellent writer to begin with. That is, learn to be a good writer first. Here are some steps you can follow: 1.      Understand the Original Article ·          Read the original news article thoroughly to grasp the main points, facts, and critical details. You cannot accurately explain what you don’t understand in the first place. Rewriting is merely...

There have been stories of those who dropped out of college to pursue writing and became very successful freelance writers, raking in millions of cheddars. I already discussed if one should quit a regular job to work exclusively online.  So, should anyone passionate about writing drop out of school and follow their hearts? I usually answered, “Yeeees, why not?” but these days I am more thoughtful — I suspect old age is catching up with me — so I’d thoughtfully and slowly reply, “No, hold on.” You see, AI is muddling the waters , and freelance writing isn’t what it used to be when we started. I’ll discuss this somewhere down here. The decision to drop out of college to pursue a freelance writing career is a significant one with serious repercussions and should not be taken lightly. Here are some factors to consider when making this decision: 1.      Skills and Experience Assess your writing skills and experience. Are you confident in your ability to ...

More and more people now tend to learn about something by watching informative videos instead of reading written, informative content on a blog. I used to read a lot, but these days I tend to watch more YouTube videos than read. As long as there’s steady internet, I would rather learn through watching than reading because so much informative stuff is now available on YouTube and other video-based channels. Anyway, the point is that making videos is the new frontier. Video-makers should up their games, making good use of the AI tools readily available to create incredible videos. I have tried my hand at video making, so I know what it entails. I’m thinking of starting a YouTube news channel soon. Monetizing your video creation skills online can be rewarding if you have the talent and dedication to create high-quality content. Here are some strategies to help you generate income from your videos: 1.      YouTube          ...