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3 Reasons to Work With Me
Choosing the right content professional is quite a challenge these days. Let me help you out by giving you three good reasons to work with me, so you can compare and decide whether these are relevant for you.
Ruth M. Trucks
Feb 165 min read


How (Not) to Use AI for Content Creation: A Practical Guide for Startup Marketing Leaders
There’s a quiet truth circulating among startup marketers lately, one you hear whispered in Slack channels, hinted at in late-night Loom messages, and admitted only after someone’s third coffee: AI is helping, but it’s also creating a new kind of chaos.
Ruth M. Trucks
Mar 258 min read


From Product to Persuasion: Building Startup Messaging That Works
A great product alone doesn't guarantee startup success. Then what does? One factor is the stories to tell. Here's how to get startup messaging right.
Ruth M. Trucks
Mar 185 min read


Who Needs Roses on International Women's Day?
The only post I ever wrote about International Women’s Day was an angry one. I mean, really angry. Till today.
Ruth M. Trucks
Mar 84 min read


Forget the Funnel and Find the Story
The“funnel” is an illusion.
Because people don’t follow a specific path but stick to the medium they feel most comfortable in.
So, if not a funnel, what do we do instead?
Ruth M. Trucks
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Who Do You Write For?
SEO is dead! But who's going to take the throne? The entire SEO community is up in debate about how to optimize for AI search. It's an important issue, but don't get carried away.
Ruth M. Trucks
Aug 10, 20252 min read


AI's Love Affairs
One of the most discussed topics among content writers these days is the Em dash. Yes, this: —
Why? Because ChatGPT seems to have fallen in love with it.
And that's not the only love affair.
Read what this means for content writers.
Ruth M. Trucks
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Why Writers Need to Think Like Chefs
Reading long sentences is like gobbling up an entire meal all at once. You have no idea what's in your mouth and can't swallow any of it.
Ruth M. Trucks
Oct 2, 20231 min read


Short is Beautiful
Why you need to write short sentences and how to create rhythm in your texts.
Ruth M. Trucks
Sep 21, 20231 min read


SEO Gets You Lots of Blind Dates
Why SEO without audience-relevant, action-driving content is meaningless.
Ruth M. Trucks
Sep 16, 20231 min read


Why You Need to Be Careful With Jargon in Copy
Make sure your writers are sensitive to the audience's needs and expectations. Expressions and jargon can ruin the message of your copy.
Ruth M. Trucks
Jan 23, 20233 min read


One Thing I Love About Being a Freelance Writer but Not Everyone Understands
Why the fact that I own my time is beneficial for my clients.
Ruth M. Trucks
Jan 17, 20231 min read


Herr Blanke’s Trusted Middle Finger
The story about how our teacher used his middle finger to get attention and a lesson for life I learned from him.
Ruth M. Trucks
Jan 12, 20234 min read


Too Many Editors Spoil the Lede
A client asked me to write a special piece once - an important thought leadership article. They chose me for the assignment because I was...
Ruth M. Trucks
Sep 16, 20212 min read


Regain Your Audience’s Respect With a Single Email
Seven advantages to gain from smart creative re-opt-in mails. And why it works in the first place.
Ruth M. Trucks
Jul 16, 20214 min read


A Bitter Lesson About Success or Why I Don’t Follow a Guru
I never thought about this until it came up in this interview. We had discussed my professional background, and the interviewer confessed...
Ruth M. Trucks
Feb 9, 20215 min read


Cut Content to Add Value
What’s the most important part of your writing process?
Scrapping! It's a painful but worthwhile lesson.
Ruth M. Trucks
Jan 7, 20212 min read


Mindmap or Mind-dump?
Mindmaps are great for content writing. But you don't always need them. Blogging can start with a mind-dump as well.
Ruth M. Trucks
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Keep On Blogging in the B2B World
My first B2B blog post was a total disaster! 9+ tips I would give my younger self.
Ruth M. Trucks
Aug 6, 20204 min read


Writing About People’s Health? Show Compassion!
How to address readers with an incurable condition? You focus on medical facts, and that's a mistake.
Ruth M. Trucks
Jul 26, 20205 min read
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