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Top 10 Ways To Be a Good SME

WriteSpark

As a technical copywriter, I greatly enjoy working with engineers and other subject-matter experts (SMEs). But as an SME, there are several things you can do to make everyone's job easier and create a more collaborative and productive relationship with a writer. Here are my top ten ways to be a good SME: .

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Your SMEs are tasked with more writing, but should they actually do it?

WriteSpark

The expectation that your SMEs should become prolific writers is added to their already full task list for their real jobs of managing product development, supporting customers, or designing new technologies. Your SMEs may not know about the problems that can be created by certain language and claims in their content.

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Your SMEs are tasked with more writing, but should they actually do it?

WriteSpark

The expectation that your SMEs should become prolific writers is added to their already full task list for their real jobs of managing product development, supporting customers, or designing new technologies. Your SMEs may not know about the problems that can be created by certain language and claims in their content.

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5 blog post ideas that take less than two hours to write

Biznology

Here’s how: Tip #1: Repurpose an email response. Here’s a great example from Hubspot : Tip #2: Repurpose a forum response. Tip #3: Interview an SME and upload the transcript. Have you given up asking your SMEs to write a blog post? Are you the SME? Tip #5: Create a roundup post.

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How to build a killer content team

Biznology

Here are some tips: Yes, it is possible to hire lower-cost, newer writers; for instance, those eager grads straight out of college. Sometimes, an internal SME can act as part of the writing team. This strategy only works with the SME is engaged in the process, willing to write and can hit deadlines. Do that more often.

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A Day in the Life of Working at a Remote Agency [Medellín Edition]

SmartBug Media

Last year, I found myself ready to pivot from several years as a freelance writer to a full-time copywriter role at a marketing agency. Tip #1: Do Your Research: Wi-Fi and Tech. Tip #2: Explore Coworking and Co-Living Options. Tip #3: Use Flex Time and the Time Change to Your Advantage. The possibilities are endless.

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Know Your Audience: Writing for Different Buyer Personas

SmartBug Media

5 Tips for Writing for Different Buyer Personas Keep the following tips in mind when crafting content that’s tailored to the buyer personas you’re trying to reach: 1. Speaking of interviews, your initial persona interviews should inform more than just your strategy—they should inform your copywriting and content as well.