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How to Get Back to Writing

Jane Friedman

When I finished my MFA in 2005, I didn’t write for a year. Had I known about that event in 2005, I would have crawled into bed and not come out until December 1st. Photo by Monstera. Today’s post is by author Matthew Duffus ( @DuffusMatthew ). Set a challenge. No, I don’t mean NaNoWriMo. Instead, I set a reading challenge.

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Are You Sure You Don’t Have an Author Platform?

Jane Friedman

So, I signed up for some creative nonfiction classes and had several chapters in drafts of various stages when I learned that I needed a book proposal before submitting to the publishers. Since 2005, whenever someone searched “Samantha Smith,” they’d come to my website or the YouTube channel.

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How Niche Communities Are Changing Online Conversations

Neil Patel

Since its creation in June 2005, it’s grown to over 100,000 threads called “subreddits.” Are you a professional creative? What started as a conference in 2005 has turned into one of the largest online niche communities. One of the biggest niche community platforms is Reddit. Redditors hate self-promotion.

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The 10 Best Digital Marketing Agencies In Utah: 2025 List

BKA Content

This longtime Lehi digital marketing firm (2005) takes the top spot on our list thanks to its wide variety of services, long-term customer service, and overall quality. We can develop dynamic video scripts for your team, but we dont create video advertising or influencer marketing in-house. Avalaunch (4.9) Sites by Sara (4.1)

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How to Use Music in Marketing Paid Campaigns

Neil Patel

With this creative ad, HP saw a 26 percent increase in revenue from the previous 12-week average. That’s why it’s essential to be intentional with your music choices from the beginning of the creative process. In 2005, Sony created an ad to advertise their new HD LCD televisions. We also offer content marketing and SEO services.

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The 8 Best Content Marketing Companies of 2020

Neil Patel

Distilled was founded by Will Critchlow and Duncan Morris in 2005. They’ve been industry leaders in the online marketing and content creation space since 2005. Column Five describes itself as a creative content agency. Distilled – Best for Technical SEO. Technical SEO. Budget: $10,000 +.

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14+ Top Social Media Sites & Platforms (Your Handy 2023 Guide)

Smart Blogger

Quick Snapshot Headquarters: San Bruno, California, USA Founded: 2005 Monthly Active Users : 2 Billion Standout Features YouTube Cards visually enhance links to other videos and playlists, making your social media content more interactive. This is a great opportunity to tap into your creative side and engage younger audiences.