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2 Unusual ways to network on twitter2 Unusual ways to network on twitter When twitter changed its default setting disallowing users to see @ mentions of people they weren’t following, it became harder to meet and follow interesting conversations and people. I for one got...

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When paper works better than a word processorWhen paper works better than a word processor If you're having trouble writing, take a good look at your word processor. Give it a mean look (like really mean), then step away from it. Instead, pick up a paper and a pencil and discover the...

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How to be interesting: A copywriting gunslinger's takeHow to be interesting: A copywriting gunslinger's take [note]This is the third post and 2nd one-question interview on how to be interesting so that our audience will stick around. Our second guest is James Chartrand from Men with Pens.[/note] When I decided...

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Blogging peeve: Smarter s-p-a-mBlogging peeve: Smarter s-p-a-m If you've ever posted any content online, you know spam. It's like the neighbour who wouldn't stop coming over to 'borrow' something or the other. You politely tried to dissuade her, gently but firmly...

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How To Deal With An AWOL (Prospective) Client As a a writer you'll be receiving replies to your applications along with getting queries about your work from prospective clients. Sounds cool huh? Getting work queries without having to apply. Trust...

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What Is This Place All About? Tell Me Already!

The Writing Base is all about writing, freelancing and social networking. It offers experience instead of ‘expertise’. That’s a mouthful isn’t it? I’m not out to be an “expert”. I’m just out to be a darn good writer.

Freelancing is my career, writing is my passion and social networking is the best part about my job. Doesn’t get better than that now does it? :)

Who Is Samar And Why do I Care?

I’m the voice behind the blog, the writer behind each post, the one responsible for all goof-ups around here… you get the point.

If you want to outsource your blogging, get web copy written or have the social media end of things handled then I’m your girl!

I started freelancing in 2008 after moving to UAE. I’m a freelance writer and blogger experienced in web content writing, blogging, editing and proof reading. Before that I was a full time student and part time freelancer.

If you’d like to know more about me or offer me work (feel free to do both), contact me. A list of my services can be found in the FAQ’s page.

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You can also talk to me through Google Talk. Find me on samar.owais1[at]gmail.com