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Melinda J. Irvine

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian copywriter, poet and blogger living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is an adopted mum to Jerry, a little boy she met in 2015 while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a copywriter and from this website, get her one step closer to legally adopting Jerry plus helping other disadvantaged kids go to school.

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An Imperfect Drawing

By Melinda J. Irvine20 February 2019
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Becoming a ‘successful’ writer

By Melinda J. Irvine16 February 201916 February 2019
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Ways To Quickly Improve Your Writing

By Melinda J. Irvine2 February 2019
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Freelance writer: 5 essentials for living and working overseas

By Melinda J. Irvine20 January 2019
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Creating great marketing tools for your freelance writing business

By Melinda J. Irvine10 January 201910 January 2019
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Writers

By Melinda J. Irvine4 January 20194 January 2019
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Ethics for Copywriters (Part 2 of 3) snake oil, misleading copy, and duplicate text

By Melinda J. Irvine10 November 2018
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Freelance Writer: seven rules for working from anywhere and getting stuff done

By Melinda J. Irvine27 September 201827 September 2018
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Ethics for Freelance Writers (Part 1 of 3) — Client Confidentiality

By Melinda J. Irvine23 September 2018
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Review: Bob Woodward’s Masterclass (Investigative Journalism)

By Melinda J. Irvine20 September 201820 September 2018
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How to Avoid Distractions and Interruptions In Your Home Office

By Melinda J. Irvine9 September 201811 September 2018
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The 3 Essential Apps I Use Everyday While Freelance Writing

By Melinda J. Irvine24 August 201824 August 2018
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The Copywriter’s Guide to Gender Inclusive Writing

By Melinda J. Irvine23 June 2018
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How to Find Great Writing Clients on Upwork

By Melinda J. Irvine30 May 201830 May 2018
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5 Bestselling Authors Who Teach You How to Write

By Melinda J. Irvine23 May 2018
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Have a Great Copywriting Career

By Melinda J. Irvine16 May 201816 May 2018
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Tips for Business Bloggers: writing to a word count

By Melinda J. Irvine8 May 20188 May 2018
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Finding Clients: 13+ Jobsites for Freelance Writers

By Melinda J. Irvine1 May 20184 January 2019
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Tax Tips for Australian Writers

By Melinda J. Irvine6 March 20186 March 2018
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Maximise Cashflow: balancing your writing projects and freelance writing clients

By Melinda J. Irvine4 March 20183 March 2018
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Showcase Your Writing: building an online writing portfolio

By Melinda J. Irvine28 February 201828 February 2018
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Get Paid to Write Your Personal Story

By Melinda J. Irvine19 February 201826 February 2018
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Melinda J. Irvine

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian copywriter, poet and blogger living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is an adopted mum to Jerry, a little boy she met in 2015 while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a copywriter and from this website, get her one step closer to legally adopting Jerry plus helping other disadvantaged kids go to school.

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