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The Word Merc

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This is where I document what it's like to be a word mercenary (a freelance writer) and share the mistakes I'm still making today.

I've been writing online in one way or another since 2016, so I've learned a few things.

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About Nick

I'm a writing and marketing mercenary for hire. I help startups, tech companies, and anyone who needs an online presence build content that gets results.

I also write fiction, but that's a whole other story.

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