Writing with Empathy: Crafting for Strangers
What Writing Tiny Things Taught Me About Trust, Clarity, and Freelance Wins By Reshmi | Freelance Writer "Good copy doesn’t shout — it helps. Writing for strangers taught me that short, honest words can still connect deeply." ✍️ By Reshmi | Words that Help, Not Hype Most people think marketing is about convincing — about shouting louder, using “power words,” or triggering urgency. But that’s not how I learned to write for strangers. Not when you're writing product descriptions. Not when you're trying to connect with someone who won’t know your name, won’t remember your voice, and probably won’t even notice the copy… unless it’s wrong. At first, I wasn’t a content writer. I was just someone trying to figure out how to make a living online. I didn’t have clients or a polished portfolio. What I had was an open laptop and the quiet belief that maybe, just maybe, I could write something useful — even if it was for a kitchen timer. 📦 The Task That Taught Me Clar...