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Book Editing Process

Melanie Saxton

My goal is to ensure you are happy with your manuscript and that it resonates with your audience. I may suggest that we tighten up your prose, rewrite your copy when needed, and edit for length and completeness. I don’t just edit—I collaborate as a professional who cares deeply about my clients.

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The Ultimate Guide to Copywriting

Neil Patel

But in reality, it was the copy that did the heavy lifting. Today, I’ll walk you through how to write killer copy that doesn’t just make your product or service look awesome; it’s going to actually drive sales. How to Write Killer Copy Like a Pro. Step 1: Get to Know Your Audience.

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How an Academic Editor Can Help a Scholar Write a Better Article

Jane Friedman

Scholars generally have two very different venues in which to publish their work, and hence two different audiences as well. In these popular sources, the best scholars are well aware of the audience and know they have to “translate” into standard English the often arcane jargon that their peers would have no difficulty understanding.

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What It Means to Make Your Story Relatable

Jane Friedman

If you’re a serious writer, chances are good that you have a battered copy of Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird on your shelf (or, if you’re like me, maybe you’ve committed large chunks of it to memory). Thinking about your “we” is going to help you think about how to craft concrete moments that will bring your “we” into your prose.

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Brands Often Overlook This Superhero of Storytelling

Content Marketing Institute

OK, maybe writing this article as a comic script isn’t such a great idea, even if prose is at a disadvantage when discussing such a visual medium. Comics can work for all audiences. A prose novel will sometimes go on for pages and pages on setup that would take us a single splash page.”. A copy sold for $1,100.

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18 Literary Magazines Accepting Submissions in 2024

Make a Living Writing

Are you a creative or literary writer looking to share your words with a larger audience of your peers? For fiction, Harper’s Magazine accepts unsolicited submissions of physical copies. The Iowa Review accepts online and hard copy submissions of unpublished poetry, fiction and non-fiction work.

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7 Nuances of Writing for Retailers Compared to Creative Writing

Freelance Writing Jobs

Prioritize Brevity and Clarity Over Flowery Words Good sales copies should help consumers make informed decisions, not “impress” them with superfluous, flowery words. Instead of setting the scene with lengthy prose, dive right into the meat of the copy by addressing your reader’s pain points.

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