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The Models Keep Changing. The Writing Habits Keep Creeping Back
I’ve been using AI writing models in my work for several years now, so I’ve seen my fair share of changes in what they can (and cannot) do. There’s always something new being added, and it’s often noticeable when a feature has changed. Yet, whenever a new model rolls out and I give it a…
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Somehow, I Ended Up Writing About All Sorts of Subjects
After years of freelance writing across sports, gambling, space, business and some unexpected subjects, I’ve learned that every topic needs a slightly different approach. Over time, I’ve become better at working out what each subject needs from me and where my own limits are.
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How Grammarly Helps Me as a Copywriter
When you’re working as a copywriter, there is far more checking and polishing involved than people sometimes expect, especially newer writers who are still getting used to the process. Once the first draft is done, you will still find that there are things you have missed or need to clean up before the copy is…
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Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: A Beginner’s Guide to Applying
The idea of working from Brazil sounds appealing in theory, but sorting out how to stay there legally comes before booking flights or finding someplace to live. The visa process can seem daunting at first, and I, for one, understand why. As it happens, Brazil has a specific route for people who earn their income…
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Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa: My Guide to the D8 Visa
Working remotely offers far more choice over where to live than a traditional office job ever would. The real question is how to stay in another country legally when my work and income still come from elsewhere. Portugal, already one of Europe’s better-known destinations for remote workers, has a route for those who want to…
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The Not-So-Obvious Signs of AI Writing and How to Catch Them
AI is all around us these days, so it’s bound to leave a trail of breadcrumbs wherever it goes, and writing is no exception. By now, everyone knows that em dashes are somewhat of a trademark of AI and can make a piece of writing look suspiciously automated, especially when they appear again and again…
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Should You Move to a Portuguese-Speaking Country?
Contrary to what many might believe (myself included until I looked into it), Portuguese-speaking countries include more than just Portugal and Brazil. As a matter of fact, Portuguese is spoken by more than 265 million people worldwide, across Europe, South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. The language has reached some unexpected places too, with more…