Cynthia Maldonado

About the Author

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

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Cynthia Maldonado's bio

Cynthia Maldonado is a freelance copywriter based in Durham Region. When she’s not working on articles, releases or social content, she carves time to meditate, do breathwork, and read. When she’s not relishing in sacred alone time, she loves to spend time with friends and family. And she’s also known for heading to the airport for her next big travel adventure at, literally, any given time.

If asked about her favourite movie, she’s quick to exclaim that it can change at any moment as it’s entirely dependent on her mood.

A fun fact about Cynthia is that she can lick her elbow, a trick she learned she could do back in high school when she and her friends found a statement in their agendas that said it was almost physically impossible to do it. Not one to be told what she could and couldn’t do, Cynthia took the challenge and showed she could, in fact, lick her elbow.

Her go-to caffeinated beverage of choice to help her get through the workday? Either an extra-large black coffee or an extra-large latte.

Articles by Cynthia Maldonado

A woman is making a stop sign with her hand.

Saying NO Does Not Make You Difficult

No, no, thank you, absolutely not, hard pass. *aggressive head shake* Oh my goodness, how I have grown to love that one small word in all of its iterations. Last……

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No written on a white sticky note sits on a keyboard.

No.

While scrolling through THREADS on Instagram a while back, I came upon a post that caught my attention. It asked people to share things they have heard that have changed……

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Someone on their laptop with a graphic of an AI chatbot appearing above their hands.

Artificial Intelligence, Y2K, and Copywriting

Anyone who knows me well knows I have a fundamental mistrust of technology. While I cannot say with certainty where this fear began, I believe it can be traced back……

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Pink Scrabble tiles spell out the words: coming soon. They sit on a light blue background.

Website Coming Soon…I think

My first article for PR & Lattes was released on June 11, 2023. At the time of writing, I was also working on building an extensive writing portfolio and had……

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A female server wearing a red-checkered shirt helps a female customer choose something from the menu.

Table 26 Needs Compelling Copy: Why A Former Server May Be The Copywriter You Are Looking For

Let’s talk USPs for a moment. What is a USP? It stands for a unique selling proposition. It is that elusive spark that sets your product or service apart from……

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A two women sit at a table in front of a large window. One woman is pitching something to the other one, who is taking notes.

But Do I Have To? A Freelance Writer’s Struggle with Pitching

What is the worst job I have ever had? That’s easy. I worked in a small retail store in my teenage years. It was, by no means, the most stressful,……

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Four red flags on a poles.

Red Flags to Avoid When Starting Out as a Freelance Copywriter

Red is my favourite colour. From the shade of lipstick to the flavour of candy, my love affair with all things red is apparent in several aspects of my life.……

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An overhead view of someone working away on their laptop with a cup of coffee next to it on the table.

Blogs Are Not Dead: Copywriting Blogs That Are Alive and Thriving

It was a morning just like many others before it. I was sipping my extra-large latte, minding my business, and scrolling social media. The words from a sponsored post caught……

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A woman sits on a couch as she works on her laptop.

I’ve Decided to Be a Freelance Copywriter: Help!

You did it! You took the leap and decided to change your career entirely. You worked hard, learned new skills, completed courses, and committed to being your own boss. You……

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A woman stands up top a mountain, taking in the beautiful view.

Climbing mountains, not counting years

Anyone who has ever made their way up a hill knows that the way down is the easier, more exciting, and downright more enjoyable part of the journey….

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