{"id":157,"date":"2017-05-14T15:58:30","date_gmt":"2017-05-14T19:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.articlez.com\/blog\/?p=157"},"modified":"2023-10-09T09:58:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:58:28","slug":"articlez-com-blog-writer-spotlight-amy-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.articlez.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/14\/articlez-com-blog-writer-spotlight-amy-f\/","title":{"rendered":"Articlez.com Blog – Writer Spotlight: Amy F."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amy – Professional and Always Working!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This week, another of our Articlez.com writers are being featured – and in the limelight today is Amy F., one of our most faithful writers. We hope you enjoy the interview\u2026
\nAmy, tell us a bit about yourself. Where were you born and where in the US do you currently live?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m Amy. I was born and raised in Toccoa, Georgia, but I\u2019ve been living in Greenville, South Carolina for about four years now.<\/p>\n

How long have you been writing for us — and how did you find out about us in the first place?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just after I moved to Greenville, a relative who was working for Articlez.com told me about the company. It sounded like a good fit; in all honesty, it was a dream come true for me. I\u2019ve been writing ever since!<\/p>\n

What types of articles and other content do you like writing about — do you have any favorite topics or subjects?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although I enjoy learning and writing about pretty much all topics, I\u2019m drawn to the ones pertaining to psychology, the medical field, and science in some way. A few of the pieces I\u2019ve had the opportunity to do actually teetered on the edge of the science fiction realm. As a dedicated sci-fi fan, those have been my favorites!<\/p>\n

Describe just a bit of your writing process. How do you prepare for writing and actually execute on a customer order, step-by-step? What’s the process you follow?<\/strong><\/p>\n

After accepting a project, I spend some time acquainting myself with the company and industry it focuses on. As extra questions pop up in my mind, I let them guide my research. Once I finish researching and give all the information I gathered time to sink in and come together, I jump right into the writing process.<\/p>\n

And how do you structure your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of the time, I write the introduction after the body and conclusion because it\u2019s hard to tell exactly which direction the project is going to take until it develops a life of its own. Once the rough draft is complete, I force myself to walk away for a little while before proofreading and editing; otherwise, I\u2019d end up reading what I meant to say rather than what I actually wrote. After a final review of the client\u2019s notes and my work to be sure I didn\u2019t leave out any vital details, it\u2019s time to submit!<\/p>\n

How would you say being able to work as one of our writers has helped you to gain experience and deepen your skills as a writer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I first started writing content, I forced myself to stay inside a self-imposed box strictly limited by the keywords for each project. Looking back, I\u2019m sure my first several projects weren\u2019t very interesting to read.<\/p>\n

I think most new writers feel that constraint, don’t you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, eventually, I realized more creative freedom was available than I was allowing myself.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve become a lot less afraid to branch out and insert a little personality into each piece since then, and I believe it has made a world of difference in my finished product! In the beginning, I was intimidated by subjects I didn\u2019t know much about, too. Pushing myself to venture outside my comfort zone has definitely broadened my horizons and helped sharpen my research and writing skills.<\/p>\n

What do you do when you get stuck for writing ideas\/angles?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Writer\u2019s block does become an issue from time to time. When I find myself staring blankly at the computer screen, a nice walk around the neighborhood usually helps. Sometimes, inspiration comes from the smallest details and most unexpected places!<\/p>\n

Many content producers today are working from their own homes — and that can be a challenge. What do you do to minimize distractions and achieve a professional environment, even while working out of your home?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I do work from home where distractions surround me all the time. As a mom of three, I\u2019ve pretty much mastered the art of blocking out the rest of the world if need be. I have a dedicated workspace with the TV out of my immediate line of sight. Social media is off limits while I\u2019m working unless it\u2019s relevant to the project at hand.<\/p>\n

It sounds like you have a very structured approach to working!<\/strong><\/p>\n

My workday begins at a specific time just like it would if I worked outside the home. Holding myself to certain rules and setting milestones throughout the day helps me stay on track.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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