Previously published on Hackernoon This a chicken and egg dilemma that goes way back! If you’re a website designer, a copywriter or a new startup founder, then you would’ve probably come across this conundrum. We all know how important it is to have a stunning website design to please the users. And we do knowContinue reading “Website Design or its Copy: Which Should Come First?”
Author Archives: Lakshmi Padmanaban
How Can Copywriters Land Projects Even During These Challenging Times
Previously published on The Book Mechanic The other day, I was conversing with a writer friend on LinkedIn and he said, “Things are going to get even more difficult for writers from now on.” And I couldn’t disagree more! Don’t take me wrong. I too have seen several posts by copywriters from all around theContinue reading “How Can Copywriters Land Projects Even During These Challenging Times”
What to Do When Burnout Is Sabotaging Your Freelance Career
Previously published on The Writing Cooperative Yes, burnouts are horrible. But, if you are freelancing for a long time, then you must know that burnouts are unavoidable. Many think that the life of a freelancer is so attractive. You can have your own schedule, you can decide who you work with and you can workContinue reading “What to Do When Burnout Is Sabotaging Your Freelance Career”
Want to Earn More? Stop Looking for New Clients and Increase Your Rates!
Previously published on Initium Don’t we all have the thirst to earn more? As a freelancer, we are often on the lookout for more clients to increase our income. But landing new clients can be a tedious process which would require spending a lot of time and energy on it. Instead of sweating it outContinue reading “Want to Earn More? Stop Looking for New Clients and Increase Your Rates!”
The Art of Subtle Marketing for Freelancers: Getting New Clients and Increasing Reputation
Previously published on Initium Being a freelancer may seem all fun and easy on the outside, but when it actually comes to the extra nuances associated with the job of a freelancer, it may seem tiring. Of course, freelancing is fun and enjoyable for most part of the time, but it isn’t easy as manyContinue reading “The Art of Subtle Marketing for Freelancers: Getting New Clients and Increasing Reputation”
On This Women’s Day: A Letter to the Affectionate, Stranger Woman
Dear Stranger-Woman, I am a stranger to you. You don’t need to give attention to me, smile at me or speak with me, but you did. I never paid attention to you initially, immersed in my own world of trying to impress my new boss and colleagues at my new workplace. We hit it offContinue reading “On This Women’s Day: A Letter to the Affectionate, Stranger Woman”
The Day Of The Jackal – A Riveting Read
My friend gifted me this book – The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth – on my birthday, considering the fact that I love fiction and he wants me to gravitate more towards non-fiction. So he kind of found a common base in between with this book. Anyways, I was sceptical at first. AnContinue reading “The Day Of The Jackal – A Riveting Read “
For old times’ sake
For old times’ sake I did, juttered out the ravenous calm in hopes of sanity, O pull me up! For I’m sinking in deep and deep. A no-ending black hole, raws and all scraping isn’t worrisome, no more, plummeting a ten times glory, it seem, this path down the sucker with an abhorous zeal notContinue reading “For old times’ sake”
Mystery Blogger Award
Sometimes unexpected things bring a pleasant surprise. I have always said that love from my followers always keep me going and I had an off-day when I saw this message from Bookworm Muse that I was nominated for this Mystery Blogger Award, it boosted my morale. Though I don’t look for validations, when I get itContinue reading “Mystery Blogger Award”
I Found My Love – Writing
Life is full of surprises and we often surprise ourselves when faced with challenging situations. I was put in one such situation and my decision surprised and terrified me. It was the excitement filled terror that took over me! I’m planning to leave to full time job as an Engineer to do something that IContinue reading “I Found My Love – Writing “
Not So Anonymous Anymore
‘Anonymous’ – the word that holds a world of secrets than a cryptic dome. Like some of you, I felt comfortable being anonymous. Don’t take me wrong. I am not someone who hides in a cocoon inside her own room. I am part of many social media accounts and I don’t shy from being activeContinue reading “Not So Anonymous Anymore”
Much-needed Change
People are generally on the look out for change; for something different which keeps them engaged and on their toes. Though at the beginning, changes will be welcomed, as time goes on, once the very interesting work would become a boring one if it is steady and stagnant. Even when sometimes change is not welcomed,Continue reading “Much-needed Change “
Killing Floor, The Start of Jack Reacher
Lee Child’s first Jack Reacher novel, Killing Floor, is the start of the list of many sequels followed. Killing Floor introduces the character Jack Reacher, in the first series and gives a background about him and the type of person he is. Killing Floor feels like, it has been written for it to become aContinue reading “Killing Floor, The Start of Jack Reacher “
SIDNEY SHELDON’S HERO – TRACY WHITNEY
If you are someone who is a fan of Sidney Sheldon’s books, then the name Tracy Whitney would have immediately brought a spark of recognition in your mind. Tracy Whitney is one of the strongest female characters ever written. Though Tracy Whitney is not someone who is all good, the negative element is what sets herContinue reading “SIDNEY SHELDON’S HERO – TRACY WHITNEY”
My first tryst with WedAmor
After some break with writing articles for other websites, I’m back again with my first article in ‘WedAmor’ about…. *hold your breath*…. Royal Palace Wedding! I believe that, the best characteristic of a writer is to write about any topic given without letting our personal opinion cloud it. And that is how I have written thisContinue reading “My first tryst with WedAmor”
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
This book was long due for many years. I don’t know why I kept putting it off to take this book and read it. But, man, I am glad that I get to read it finally!! This is one of the greatest books I have read in quite a while. No wonder it has risenContinue reading “THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO”
IS EQUALITY A FAVOR?
Equality between men and women has been a long-term topic which crops up here and there, with some supporting in favor that equality has indeed been achieved, while some points that, modernism in the world does not even begin to cover equality. While the world is divided on this topic, from my own personal experiencesContinue reading “IS EQUALITY A FAVOR?”
THE BLAME WITHIN
The war within; so horrendous that, it terrifies me of my future. The clashes between, the past trying hard to match, with the future ‘imaginary castles’ that I am already living in. I blame the heart, for it is the culprit that overrode the brain to make me believe that unicorns exist. The blame game starts- theContinue reading “THE BLAME WITHIN”
MY SOLACE – BOOKS!
The type of book doesn’t matter. The genre of the book doesn’t matter. The time of reading doesn’t matter. As long as I curl up, alone, with a book in my hand, I feel complete. It may seem a bit of exaggeration to some. But, for me, Books complete me. The feel of theContinue reading “MY SOLACE – BOOKS!”
‘BEST KEPT SECRET’ BY JEFFREY ARCHER
‘Best Kept Secret’, by Jeffrey Archer was one of the recent books that I laid my hands on, and to say, it kept me hooked till the end, would be underestimating. This is the third book in the line of the Clifton series, but if you would choose to read it as a standalone copy,Continue reading “‘BEST KEPT SECRET’ BY JEFFREY ARCHER”
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