<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Prolific Word]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prolific Word]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/content-writing-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:19:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theprolificwriter.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing a Pitch to Write a Guest Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[In my blog from last July, I wrote about whether authors should blog. I wrote that blogging is one way for authors to support their marketing efforts and gain more readers. I mentioned a few platforms such as Blogspot, WordPress, Squarespace, Substack, Medium, and even your own website. These serve well to build an audience for your content, but if you need time to gain a following and you have an idea for a blog you want to share, you can spread your message to existing audiences in the...]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/post/preparing-a-pitch-to-write-a-guest-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a133b4ea2438924d1119851</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 18:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec5ee6_fd4eca725df842c48dc539009bcbce57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Author Branding Matters If You Want to Build a Readership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people call themselves authors because they write books intended to attract readers—or at least that is the goal. The process usually begins with an idea you feel passionate about. Through research, imagination, and a love of language, you bring a story to life around a character, event, or concept. But how do you know readers will feel the same excitement about your work? Many authors focus on writing their book but overlook something just as important: their brand. An important...]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/post/why-author-branding-matters-if-you-want-to-build-a-readership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b894e77a34d5f0ef6df9c3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:48:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec5ee6_cc2eaeaf443747eb9590f895fe829bc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Power of Journaling: Writing Your Way Back to Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are thoughts we never say out loud. Feelings we tuck away because they’re messy, unfinished, or inconvenient. Dreams we’ve shelved. Wounds we’ve learned to live around. Journaling creates a private space where all of it is allowed to exist—without explanation, without apology. When you write for yourself, something shifts. The page doesn’t interrupt. It doesn’t judge. It doesn’t rush you toward resolution. Instead, it invites honesty. And in that honesty, clarity often follows....]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/post/the-quiet-power-of-journaling-writing-your-way-back-to-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6945aabf238be523262b754d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:44:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec5ee6_e26e7977f6784ef692ee8e9830a618cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Inpired Me to Start Writing]]></title><description><![CDATA[My mini-bio From very young I always had a strong and vivid imagination. Often, I would go into a sort of trance, concocting imaginary places and characters. I was always creating stories; some I wrote down and others I kept locked away in my head. I was burning to write something and have the world read it but lacked the courage to publish—until my 60’s! It began after I retired from teaching and worked briefly in sales. I was bored with my job until my husband, Gregg approached me about...]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/post/what-inpired-me-to-start-writing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931ec08644b95bce4b6a048</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:31:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec5ee6_9d8f9bb070e7468f8e2dba9cf3237b5c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Writing Vs. Creative Writing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing is a way we express our thoughts and ideas, whether on paper or on a computer screen. There are different kinds of writing depending on what we want to communicate and who we are sending the message to. Generally, there are two types of writing, formal and informal. From there, we can further break them down into different categories such as Creative Writing, Business and Marketing Writing, Technical and Research Writing, and Academic Writing. For this article, though, we will...]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/post/business-writing-vs-creative-writing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691bc40ddd35cb65e8690a25</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec5ee6_1d17e4cafd8e488b8a5788912193bb16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comma Usage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commas serve an important purpose in sentences. Besides the period, they are one of the most common forms of punctuation. 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Were you aware there...]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/post/understand-the-editorial-process-and-your-content-editing-needs-before-choosing-a-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6568efa83116a96c6f5544fb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec5ee6_a50a5174cb554347bcb263776b4e2298~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Harrison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Outsourcing for a Content Writer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Content Marketing is the key to generating an online presence for your business. 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Some people believe that the more pages you...]]></description><link>https://www.theprolificwriter.net/post/how-many-pages-should-your-website-be</link><guid isPermaLink="false">637506df84e1d800edbc913d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:45:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec5ee6_ea04432a83b4414da18b1d3a3f0585a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Harrison</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>