2008 Publishing Writing 
Jane Friedman
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Michael Lewis hit the story of a lifetime when he published his bestselling book, The Big Short , about the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. Before writing The Big Short , Lewis was already regarded as a world-class storyteller. It was the ultimate setup.
Jane Friedman
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Instead, this agent convinced DePaulo to write a different book, one the agent thought would be “big.” Unfortunately, even though that book was published, it was not successful. It’s pretty rare that I outright dissuade clients from self-publishing if they seem well-suited for it, and DePaulo certainly was.
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Grammarly
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
In informal writing like personal essays, you are your own source, so you don’t need a citation. But for writing that uses information from outside books, articles, websites, videos, or even AI, citations are necessary. But first, let’s talk a little about the different types of citations you’ll be using in formal writing.
The Creative Penn
AUGUST 14, 2023
In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Subscriber Surge Giveaways [ Written Word Media ]; Key Book Publishing Paths [ Jane Friedman ]. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system.
The Creative Penn
JANUARY 28, 2023
What do you need to consider when writing travel memoir? The clips are from Travel Writing World , Wish I’d Known Then , and Sacred Steps , and I was also on Into the Woods. I’ve included different clips on my Books and Travel Podcast, more about the walking than the writing side, so you can also listen there.
The Creative Penn
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In the intro, Finding readers [ ALLi blog ]; Writing the Shadow Kickstarter. Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid , writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. Sign up for my next Kickstarter here: Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words.
The Creative Penn
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
I was interviewed by Liz Scully on The Biz Book Broadcast about How to Write Non-Fiction and you can listen below or on your favourite podcast player. The Second Edition of How to Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words is out now. And if you've been thinking, you know, maybe 2025 is the year I write that book.
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