Posts by Ugur Akinci

Introduction: What is a Letter of Transmittal and Why is it Important? A letter of transmittal is a document that summarizes the contents of an accompanying package. It typically includes the sender’s address, the recipient’s address, and some type of order form (such as a purchase order) if necessary. The letter provides information about the…

Introduction Comparison of MS Word with LibreOffice Writer reveals many con and pro features for both text editors. NOTE: MS Word is a part of MS Office suite that you need to pay for. LibreOffice Writer is a part of the LibreOffice suite that you can download for free. Simple Text If all you are…

Introduction: Why Reducing Image File Size Matters? If you own a website, you’d better reduce image file size every time you post an image. Images are all over the web, and they are important to any website. However, many people don’t realize that images can be large in size and slow down the loading time…

Introduction The rates for writing a document vary greatly depending on the type of content and the type of work. The average copywriter charge is $30-$75 an hour. Senior writers charge up to $150 an hour as their rate for writing. But having said that, I must also add an important reminder: DO NOT CHARGE…

Once Upon a Time… UX User Experience era is here, in case you haven’t noticed. When I launched my writing career 40 years ago Writers wrote text. Editors edited the text. Publishers published the text. Page layout designers designed the page. Illustrators drew illustrations to accompany the text. There was no Internet. And that was…

Book Excerpt from “How to Find a Job as a Nonfiction Writer” Image by Ugur Akinci Excerpts from my writing jobs book How to Find a Job as a Nonfiction Writer: Job Hunting, Employment, and Career Advancement Guide for Nonfiction Writers What are some of the writing positions available out there? It makes sense to…

Introduction We all know that content is king, but it can be difficult to come up with new and interesting ideas. This guide will help you generate blog topics, write captivating blog posts, and even guest blogging tips. 9 Tips to Write Better Blog Posts 1) Brainstorm for Interesting Content Brainstorming is a process of…

Introduction to UX UI Design UX design is a relatively new field. There is a lot of confusion between what User Experience (UX) Designers and UI Designers do. This article clarifies their duties and responsibilities to clear up this confusion. In a Nutshell Many designers are unsure of their titles, with some people even thinking…

Introduction: What is UX Writing? UX stands for User eXperience and UX writing is a field of UX design. UX designers work on the usability and user experience of an app or website, while UX writers focus on how it sounds. This type of writing is essential to UX design because people don’t use products…