Smart Blogger

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s little wonder then why writers, bloggers, copywriters, students, and creatives from all fields use swipe files to fine-tune their writing skills and brainstorm fresh ideas. When these writers needed to create a new piece of content, swipe files gave them something to lean on. But what is a swipe file anyway?

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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). Almost none of them want to “be writers”; in fact, most of them are headed towards majors in STEM or business. Survivors of a trauma?

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The Write Life

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Mastering writing with sensory language can elevate your prose, help your audience empathize with your characters, and create an overall more engaging story. Help your audience connect with the characters. It’s so natural for these to come in a pair that writers often do this by accident. Here are tips to write clearly.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 20, 2024

Photo by Andrew George on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer, podcaster and editor Wayne Jones. Scholars generally have two very different venues in which to publish their work, and hence two different audiences as well. The editor’s work here doesn’t differ a lot from what it would be when editing any prose piece.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 14, 2024

The prose has an immersive quality as I navigate complicated grief, investigate his cause of death, and eventually find my footing and place in the world. It’s tough to execute and doesn’t suit every writer or every memoir (or every editor!). From the very beginning, I felt my story demanded to be told in the present.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2018

So, Fergal’s article felt like a rallying cry for me and any other writer who has had to argue with stakeholders about why their buzzword bingo content does not sound more “professional.”. As he argues, “even highly educated people disengage rather than spend the mental energy to unpack dense, complicated prose.” Click To Tweet.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 15, 2024

We use the seed sentence from the writing teachers Marie Ponsot and Rosemary Deen: “They say __ but my experience tells me __” to help writers discover their counterintuitive ideas. While it’s natural to want to write a book that will reach the masses, the irony is that the best way to reach a big audience is to write to one specific person.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 14, 2024

The trap many aspiring authors and beginner writers (especially young writers ) fall into is they believe if they mimic a famous author or writer, they’ll be popular too. Smart writers and copywriters know what word choice matters. This is true for most writers — even experienced, well-known ones. But it’s vital.

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Are you a creative or literary writer looking to share your words with a larger audience of your peers? Literary Magazines Accepting Submissions in 2024 Literary magazines are periodicals, which are dedicated to publishing poetry, short stories, essays and more from writers at every stage of their careers.

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Make a Living Writing

AUGUST 7, 2023

We’ve curated 11 interview questions for technical writers to help you prepare and ace your next interview. Cracking the code of technical jargon and translating it into user-friendly prose makes technical writers the unsung heroes of the communication world. But hold on to your style guides, dear writers!

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 6, 2011

With the amount of work I’ve been producing, I’ve learned a lot about myself as a writer and about writing in general. So for my next great endeavor, I’d like to discuss how a writer evolves. Like most writers, I look back at some of my blog posts from about two years ago and cringe a little. No, can’t say I’ve heard of it.

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The Write Life

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Since it can be hard for a writer to know where to find them, we did the legwork for you. We found 40 reputable, well-reviewed, free writing contests for poets, fiction writers, essayists and more. And if you’re still hungry for more opportunities, we also have posts on writers grants and writing fellowships.).

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Article Writing

AUGUST 10, 2022

Hiring a content writer for your marketing agency is part art, part science and part nightmare. Take it from someone who’s done it – the chances of scoring the right content writer with this approach are slim to none. Interviewing Top Freelance Writers & Handing Out Test Assignments. Reviewing & Scoring Applications.

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Grammarly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

People are naturally attracted to rhymes, so writers and orators take advantage of this literary device to make their work more delightful. However, other works—including novels , plays, and even news articles —can use rhyming to add emphasis or simply to make their prose more fun. When should you use words that rhyme in English?

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Contently

APRIL 13, 2023

Describe the audience and style. Do you want conversational prose, technical writing, or sector-specific terminology? Note that my prompts read like I’m having a conversation with another writer. Just as I would with another writer, I can give a suggestion and then ask questions. A blog post of 1,000 words or less?

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Too many creative writers neglect the basics of sales copywriting when writing for retail brands. Creative Writing: 7 Differences to Consider Here are some things to consider if you’re a creative writer who is exploring retail copywriting for the first time. Remember: a broad, generic audience merely drives up your ad spend.

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BKA Content

APRIL 16, 2023

With good web content writing and good web content writers, you can build the trustworthy aura and valuable expertise that will keep your readers longer and encourage them to return more often. Two solutions: Hire a content writer or write better content. In that case, do you need a web content writer? Want to do it yourself?

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Created by OpenAI, GPT-3 content generators have polarized marketers and content writers. Minimal Adjustments Needed Previous versions of GPT (and other AI tools) have needed a lot of adjustments from human writers and editors to make them sound, well, human. So, who is right? Can GPT-3 content help you boost your Google ranking?

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 23, 2023

Ready to add some interest and flair to your prose? By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll have a solid understanding of what diction is, the different types of diction, and how it can help you be a better writer. Diction is a literary device used by writers to convey their message in a specific style and tone.

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The Write Life

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

These potent tools wield the power to evoke emotion, spur action, and forge a deeper connection with readers, making them indispensable in the arsenal of any writer. Trust-building trigger words enhance your credibility and foster trust with your audience. 35 emotional trigger words 1. Joyful: Creates a sense of happiness and delight.

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Grammarly

APRIL 9, 2024

Tone: Adjust the tone for a different audience or to make the tone more straightforward. Change the structure: Turn prose into bulleted lists, or create headers to make the content scannable and easier to understand. Paraphrasing is a valuable skill to develop as a writer and thinker. Paraphrasing can simplify complex writing.

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Smart Blogger

MAY 11, 2023

Ever wondered how great writers consistently produce engaging content? A freelance content writer creates web content that educates the reader and helps them fall in love with your company or brand. Who’s the intended audience? What style of online content is best for that combination of audience and outcome?

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

By using sensory words to evoke the sense of sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell; smart and attractive writers just like you are able to make their words burst to life in their reader’s mind. And we know writers have been tapping into their power for a long, long time. It’s almost too easy.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 18, 2024

Writers have used this literary device for thousands of years to awaken their audience and grab their attention. Writers have used it for thousands of years to create suspense and add emphasis. Audiences instinctively fall into its infectious beat. You’re a good writer. Great questions. Ready to see how?

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 8, 2023

” (Click to Tweet) — Stephen King Further Reading: 18 Writing Tips That’ll Actually Make You a Better Writer 9. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. No such thing as writer’s block… “There’s no such thing as writer’s block. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.”

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 17, 2023

How to Choose an eBook Topic A winning ebook topic is one you love (or at least like and are familiar with) that also excites your audience. However difficult it may be, avoid your audience’s favorite topic if it’s not one you know well and enjoy writing about. Then pick the audience favorite you enjoy and know the most about.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

So what’s the writer who has a message to share with the world to do? In other words, I was getting distracted easily — by TV and email and the incessant ringing of my cell phone — but expecting my audience to focus. Not because I wanted to be a business writer, but because I wanted to be heard. Things started to change.

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The Creative Penn

JUNE 29, 2023

What functionality does Sudowrite have that will be useful to different types of writers? You can try Sudowrite through my affiliate link: www.TheCreativePenn.com/sudowrite Amit Gupta is a science fiction writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Sudowrite, an AI-powered creative writing tool. Amit Gupta gives his tips in this interview.

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Neil Patel

JUNE 11, 2014

If you have never written a press release, consider using a professional content writer or service. That’s not to say that any good writer isn’t capable of doing it; it’s just that you want to be as knowledgeable as a professional or hire one. 2: Know Your Audience. 1: Know How to Write a Press Release. 3: Understand Targeting.

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Make a Living Writing

MARCH 27, 2025

If you are struggling with creating your prose narrative, this article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how you can write a descriptive essay with vivid details that engages the audience and reflect your important events, personal growth, reflections, life lessons, and more. ” Classroom.com Pretty simple, right?

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 9, 2023

If you want to be a freelance writer , you’ll have to demonstrate you understand content writing and create sample articles. Many writers, in the rush to end their job search, overlook some of these details. Criteria #2: The Target Audience Most job ads will tell you who their target audience is.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Douglas: My journey is long and winding, but that's probably similar to most writers. It took me following my interest, and growing as a writer and as an artist, to start exploring that more creative side of writing. Rhythm to your prose, just like rhythm in music, is really, really important. Joanna: What was that business?

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Of course, the Hemingways, O’Connors, and so many others have more than demonstrated the power of a more spare approach to prose (not that they haven’t produced their share of elegant, lyrical, and yes, longer passages too). The best writers find the best words, and the best words adhere no preordained styles or rules. And so it goes.

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It’s the rebel in the literary world, saying things in a way prose never could. This open-endedness contributes to the poem’s enduring relevance and its ability to resonate across diverse audiences. What To Do Next Ready to put your writing skills to use and become a freelance writer? So, why is poetry important?

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 8, 2023

Many consider the limerick poem to be a tool to break a bout of writer’s block as it spurs creativity (as writing poetry usually does) and it’s easy to whip out, like this one: A small block is causing you to fret. Ogden Nash was quite the witty writer when it came to his lyrics. Not like long prose that may cause a fright.

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These blog posts not only cover a topic of interest to their target audience but also have features that can be used in any niche. Takeaway Make your blog posts easier and more enjoyable to read with images, text boxes, and beautiful prose. Takeaway If you have a passion or expertise — share it — like the writers of this blog.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Vignettes in television and film are similar to vignettes in prose, except they’re literally seen and heard. Clearly, the vignette is meant to be comedic, but it also gives the audience a glimpse into the Jim-Dwight relationship. And the audience isn’t told — they’re shown — what type of relationship the two had.

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