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LinkedIn Help for Federal Workers and Civil Servants

By Bethany Good / April 20, 2025

Are you experiencing career turmoil and confusion? A dynamically written LinkedIn profile can help you attract the kinds of jobs you actually want. Discover your career story, redefine your specialized skills, and position yourself as an industry leader with our LinkedIn profile writing services

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The 6 Surprising Types of Conflict Every Author Must Know

By Bethany Good / November 5, 2024

Conflict is crucial for any story because it drives the narrative forward. Without it, there will be no tension or problems to overcome, and your main characters will remain unchanged. Struggle helps build a character arc and keep things engaging for your audience. It is the foundation of any story. Why? Because life is filled…

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5 Fundamentals You Need To Know For A Custom-Built Website

By Bethany Good / November 4, 2024

5 Fundamentals You Need To Know For A Custom-Built Website. A custom-built website will showcase your brand and drive traffic & sales. Learn the 5 website fundamentals that you need to know.

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The Difference Between Developmental Editors and Book Coaches

By Bethany Good / October 4, 2024

Bethany and Susie Explain the Difference Between a Developmental Editor and a Book Coach The book editing and publishing process can feel overwhelming to new authors and those who have never worked in the publishing industry. The other day, Susie Schaefer (of Finish the Book Publishing) and I discussed the best ways to educate our…

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The Truth About Generative AI In Marketing: It’s Complicated (Update)

By Bethany Good / October 4, 2024

Question: In a World With Generative AI, Who Needs Writers or Editors? A few weeks ago, I talked about various aspects of marketing, copywriting, and editing with a new connection on LinkedIn. Skeptical Sally was in awe of Generative AI and was thrilled to use it for her marketing content. The conversation went something like…

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Business Breakthroughs: 15+ Tips for Freelancers and Solopreneurs

By Bethany Good / August 19, 2024

Members of Cowork Frederick weigh in with their best advice for freelancers and solo entrepreneurs. With more people leaving traditional 9-5 jobs in favor of choosing their own work, freelancing has become more popular than ever. The number of freelancers has been increasing since 2014. According to Statistica, in 2014, about 53 million people freelanced…

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Do I Need to Hire A Professional Developmental Editor?

By Bethany Good / August 7, 2024

Everything You Need To Know Before Hiring A Professional Developmental Editor

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Spotlight on Book Editor, Bethany Good

By Bethany Good / May 23, 2024

Spotlight on Book Editor and Ghostwriter, Bethany Good Bethany Good is the founder of Good Writing Co., which provides professional writing, book editing, and ghostwriting services. She works with authors and publishers to help write and edit manuscripts. She also offers copywriting and content writing services for businesses in the senior care and home healthcare…

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Spotlight on Book Editors: 5 Things You Need to Know

By Bethany Good / February 28, 2024

I don’t need a book editor, do I? “I’m a pretty good writer, so I don’t think I need a book editor. But could you just ‘take a look’ at my manuscript?” These words were says by an acquaintance I was chatting with on LinkedIn. Said acquaintance was planning to self publish his sci-fi memoir/disaster…

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How to Write a Dynamic LinkedIn Profile

By Bethany Good / December 11, 2023

When writing a LinkedIn profile, you want to stand out from the crowd. You want to differentiate yourself from others with similar work experiences. You also want to show yourself as an industry leader with the skills and expertise to help organizations reach their goals. How do you do this?   We’re going to take…

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