Elizabeth Hanes BSN, RN

Freelance Writer, 'the nurse who knows content'

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    How to Format an Article for Digital Publication

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Many nurses begin their writing careers by reporting stories on health, healthcare, nursing and other topics that feel comfortable to them, given their clinical background. If you're pursuing that...
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    Mental RX for Nurses

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to McBride DNP PMHNP-BC MBA's topic in General Nursing

    I love these easy, practical tips for mental health self-care. I get tired of reading self-care articles that make me feel overburdened with yet one more thing to do. LOL But "breathe"? I definitely...
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    The Fastest Way to Launch a Freelance Writing Career

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    If you're interested in launching a side hustle that can bring in extra money (and eventually even become your full-time profession), you may be surprised to know you can become a freelance writer in...
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    How to Write a Press Release to Promote Your Nurse-Owned Business

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Many nurse entrepreneurs focus on marketing and sales to propel their business forward. And that makes sense, because marketing, advertising, and direct outreach all can generate rapid success for any...
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    Exploring the World of Freelance Writing for Nurses

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Recently I penned a post about why nurses should join the gig economy. I don’t deny I’m high on gig work for one simple reason: I’m a gig worker, myself. Specifically, I’m a freelance writer....
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    How to Write a Press Release to Promote Your Nurse-Owned Business

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Patti! Thank you for the kind words. You made my day! Press releases are sent to members of the media. So, for example, a nurse who owns a business might send a press release to her local...
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    How to Write a Press Release to Promote Your Nurse-Owned Business

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    And sometimes the not-so-successful stories are much more interesting and entertaining!
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    What is Social Proof? How Can It Help You Market Your Nurse-Owned Business?

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    This is an absolutely excellent point! Thank you for this, Joe. The E-A-T is also why I keep telling nurses now is the best time there's ever been to become a freelance content writer. Bylined...
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    What is Social Proof? How Can It Help You Market Your Nurse-Owned Business?

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Marketing your nurse-owned business can feel challenging even in the best of times. And this pandemic certainly isn't helping the situation. Depending on the type of product or service you offer,...
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    Why Every Nurse Entrepreneur Needs to Do A SWOT Analysis

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Throughout your nursing career, you've dealt with a plethora of abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms. A few you may be familiar with: RN APRN FAAN CRNA ACLS...
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    Why Every Nurse Entrepreneur Needs to Do A SWOT Analysis

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think it's awesome they're teaching this in your business class! It definitely will help you find success more quickly in private
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    Dr. Pimple Popper Thinks Nurses Have No Place Educating Patients

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, howdy, everyone. I'm the nurse/writer at the center of this. Like everyone else, I found it kind of amusing that Dr. Lee would question my...authority? Expertise? Audacity?...in writing about...
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    3 Writing Skills Every Nurse Entrepreneur Should Master

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Communicating with your target audience – whether through your website or blog posts or social media – can generate leads and increase conversions for your nurse-owned business. And, sure, you can...
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    3 Writing Skills Every Nurse Entrepreneur Should Master

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You are welcome! I'm glad to know these tips help! Beth You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions about these tips!
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    23 Ways to Market Your Freelance Writing Business

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Among the first questions any nurse asks me about being a freelance writer is: Can you really make money at that? Usually I chuckle before replying, “Oh, yes. You definitely can make money at...
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    23 Ways to Market Your Freelance Writing Business

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You are very
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    How To Get Started As A Nurse Writer

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I field a lot of questions from nurses about how to break into freelance writing. I always enjoy interacting with my fellow nurses and helping them get started in a new career as a writer. I thought...
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    23 Ways to Market Your Freelance Writing Business

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I did always love to write. My mother was an aspiring writer who, unfortunately, never managed to get published. But I think her example of persistently working at selling articles helped me realize...
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    What is Content Marketing for Nurse Entrepreneurs?

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Because I work as a content marketer, I often forget that other nurse entrepreneurs might only know the term “content marketing” as a buzzphrase. That’s unfortunate, because content marketing...
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    What is Content Marketing for Nurse Entrepreneurs?

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Well, it's a good question. You certainly can't just sit around and wait for people to organically find your content. Content marketing is most effective when there's a promotion plan to support it....
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    Nurses: This One Tiny Writing Tweak Makes Your Articles More Engaging

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Gosh, me too! You would think after so many years of writing we'd be good at it, but for some reason it requires extreme vigilance to stamp out the passive voice.
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    Nurses: This One Tiny Writing Tweak Makes Your Articles More Engaging

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    For a writer, nothing beats the feeling of posting an article at allnurses.com and watching the "views" ratchet up and up and up, followed by seeing the replies (comments) unfurl into a long thread....
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    Nurses: This One Tiny Writing Tweak Makes Your Articles More Engaging

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I didn't get quite so granular as "divide into paragraphs" (always excellent advice!), but I did delve into a little bit about formatting articles in a different post on the topic:...
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    Opinions on a business venture.

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to RickTodd11C's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Congratulations on developing an idea to become a solo practitioner! It's an exciting experience, I'm sure. I'm not a lawyer, and I, personally, would consult one before ever venturing into a clinical...
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    How to Work with Journalists to Get Free Publicity for Your Nurse-Owned Business

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What Does it Mean to Be a Source?Journalists constantly require sources (people) to provide expert information and quotes for their stories. As a nurse who owns a business, you can bring a unique...