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June 17, 2020

How to test out a freelance executive ghostwriter for 1,000 smackeroos

June 17, 2020/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
How to test out a freelance executive ghostwriter for 1,000 smackeroos

Before you go all-in on a big project with your new freelance executive ghostwriter, maybe get to know her a bit first. Here’s how, for 1,000 bucks or less.

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June 17, 2020/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
March 08, 2019

4 common myths about executive ghostwriters

March 08, 2019/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
4 common myths about executive ghostwriters

There are some rumours flying about executive ghostwriting. Keep reading to hear four executive ghostwriting myths … BUSTED!

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March 08, 2019/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
September 21, 2018

Put SMEs in the right place in your content marketing system

September 21, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Put SMEs in the right place in your content marketing system

Is it a good idea to have your subject matter experts write some of your marketing content? Or is there a better way?

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September 21, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content, Continuous improvement
July 06, 2018

Create effective B2B marketing content by first thinking of your audience

July 06, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Create effective B2B marketing content by first thinking of your audience

B2B clients are people, first and foremost. That means they want content they can tell was prepared with them in mind. That’s where thinking of your audience comes in.

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July 06, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content
May 11, 2018

What's involved in common B2B copywriting projects: case studies, white papers, email marketing, brochures & web text

May 11, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
What's involved in common B2B copywriting projects: case studies, white papers, email marketing, brochures & web text

Ever wonder what you get when you hire a copywriter to write a case study, white paper or email marketing campaign? Wonder no more!

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May 11, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content, Case study
April 06, 2018

Open letter to LinkedIn from my middle-aged eyes

April 06, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Open letter to LinkedIn from my middle-aged eyes

Here's what middle-aged eyeballs think of tiny grey font on a white background... 

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April 06, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
March 02, 2018

Marketing managers: What to expect when you work with an executive ghostwriter

March 02, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Marketing managers: What to expect when you work with an executive ghostwriter

As a marketing manager, your cup runneth over with demands for quality content to generate and nurture leads. So you don't have time to waste on unprofessional freelancers. Here's what you can expect when you work with a professional B2B copywriter... 

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March 02, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
February 02, 2018

Successful business blogging, part 5: 3 ways to get your blog content written consistently

February 02, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Successful business blogging, part 5: 3 ways to get your blog content written consistently

There are 3 ways to get your business blog content written and they can all work. Keep reading to see which system would work best for your business...

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February 02, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content
January 19, 2018

Successful business blogging, part 4: use a style guide to keep your business voice consistent

January 19, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Successful business blogging, part 4: use a style guide to keep your business voice consistent

A blog style guide is a simple document that outlines the formatting, tone and content guidelines for your blog (or other publication). Use one to make your business voice consistent. Here's how...

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January 19, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content
January 05, 2018

Successful business blogging, part 3: one plan to rule them all

January 05, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Successful business blogging, part 3: one plan to rule them all

In business blogging, there's a line between order and chaos. Using a blog editorial calendar is one practical way to stay on the right side of the line. Get yours FREE today!

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January 05, 2018/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content
October 13, 2017

Successful business blogging, part 2: think of your audience

October 13, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Successful business blogging, part 2: think of your audience

To create a successful business blog, you have to keep your audience in mind. Here are 5 ways to come up with blog ideas that your audience will appreciate. 

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October 13, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content
September 29, 2017

Successful business blogging, part 1: useful or funny decision tree

September 29, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Successful business blogging, part 1: useful or funny decision tree

Business blogs get off track easily. Not from maliciousness or apathy, more likely because of overwhelm, inconsistency, being in a hurry and possibly being afraid of having nothing to say.  Use the funny-or-useful decision-making shortcut to keep your business blog on track.

 

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September 29, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
B2B content
September 15, 2017

Should you put your email address on your website?

September 15, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Should you put your email address on your website?

Ever wonder what the point of your website is? Then you’ll be interested in the answer to this question, “Should you put your email address on your website?”

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September 15, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
September 01, 2017

What’s a good case study? A prospect’s perspective

September 01, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
What’s a good case study? A prospect’s perspective

You write case studies because you want to build your business. So, what makes a good case study from a prospect’s point of view?

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September 01, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
Case study
August 25, 2017

What's a good case study? A reader’s perspective

August 25, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
What's a good case study? A reader’s perspective

Sometimes regular folks read case studies. What makes a good case study from a casual reader's point of view?

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August 25, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
Case study
August 18, 2017

What's it like working with Andrea Bassett?

August 18, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
What's it like working with Andrea Bassett?

You want to hire a copywriter who can write. But you also want to hire someone you enjoy working with. Would working with Andrea Bassett be good?  Yes.

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August 18, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
August 11, 2017

Why hire a case study writer?

August 11, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Why hire a case study writer?

You owe it to your business to find someone who can write effective case studies. 

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August 11, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
Case study
August 04, 2017

Use your case study to make your client the hero

August 04, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Use your case study to make your client the hero

You’ve got a great product or service that really helps clients. How do you use a case study to showcase that? You make your client the hero. 

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August 04, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
Case study
July 28, 2017

Continuous improvement – is it depressing or amazing?

July 28, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Continuous improvement – is it depressing or amazing?

Continuous improvement means always getting better. No end in sight. Is that amazing or depressing? 

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July 28, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
Continuous improvement
July 21, 2017

Fortune favours the bold

July 21, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett
Fortune favours the bold

I took a breath, told myself, ‘Fortune favours the bold’, and knocked on the closed door. What did I need to do? And why use this 4-word pep talk? 

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July 21, 2017/ Red Sail Writers/ Andrea Bassett/
Continuous improvement
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Andrea Bassett is an executive ghostwriter and content writer who specializes in working with executives and marketing teams at corporate wellness, group benefits, insurance, employee assistance programs (EAP) and digital health organizations.

To chat about an upcoming thought leadership or content marketing project, connect with Andrea at andrea@redsailwriters.com or 647-502-3187. To receive Andrea Bassett's free and fun monthly newsletter, Secrets from an Executive Ghostwriter, click here.

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