Enchanting Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve thought a lot about writing this year. And about the value of writing. Writing has felt as an act of defiance. And, sometime in June, my inner critic tried to tell me writing was a waste of my energy. Quit writing! Because writing makes me feel alive, and it allows me to be my best self.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. I asked around—friends who were published authors, others with knowledge of independent publishing. It was the end of August 2020.

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Over on my Youtube channel, I posted a couple of videos on different websites that pay you to write. I call these types of writing gigs, ad hoc gigs since it’s a one-off type of submission. You can also have ad-hoc clients that call on you a few times a year as well (I’ve had a few of those types of writing jobs too ).

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 11, 2023

December typically means something other than landing new writing jobs since many companies slow down the hiring process during this time. But landing writing work is happening to me now and it’s a new thing. Using LinkedIn was one of the methods I used to land a freelance writing gig back when I first started.

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Elna Cain

AUGUST 26, 2024

When a freelance writing client gives me a 3,000-word article, it usually takes me ten days to write it. And by the time I get time to write the article, ten days or so have passed. This year, I wanted to work on my writing process , streamline processes, and reduce those ten days to less than three days. What gives?

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Publishing Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Theres a cornucopia of newsletters, blogs and podcasts available to publishers, authors, and book people, so we asked those who follow the industry what they actually read. Ann Kjellberg s BookPost is a subscription-based blog where famous authors post book reviews.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photo by karina zhukovskaya Note from Jane: In the earliest days of my career, I served as managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, and one of the nicest parts of my job was calling up winners of our writing contests, including the National Self-Published Book Awards. Fast forward to 2023. reply, “I’m a writer.”

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“Recommend” submissions are considered for circulation to lit agents and publishers. Question In the eighth decade of my life and after having three books traditionally published—a travel memoir 50 years ago and two novels more recently—I am pondering the wisdom of writing a very personal memoir.

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Credible Content

JUNE 1, 2023

How to use movie script writing techniques to write effective blog posts. Engaging and effective blog posts play a crucial role in capturing readers’ attention and keeping them engaged. Boosting Visibility: Engaging blog posts can attract more traffic to a website or blog, increasing its visibility and reach.

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Kayleigh Moore

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In his article, he explains why one should bother to write about philosophy. But I think many of his ideas are applicable to any type of writing. when it comes to writing, this is some excellent food for thought. Why should we write? Want to write more? When we write, our brains get that sparkly feeling.

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Arrant Pedantry

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

”) Inside, you’ll find new guidance on inclusive language, electronic publishing, self-publishing, editing fiction, AI, new media, and more. He has served as principal reviser of the last three editions of the Manual , including the newly published 18th. His responses are below.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 27, 2024

One of the hardest things new freelance writers face is the uphill battle of trying to find a dang writing job. It can be challenging if you don’t know where to look or all you see from freelance platforms like Upwork are low-paying writing jobs. I plan to publish bi-monthly on Wednesday so come join us !

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Animalz

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Each of the examples I just mentioned started from somewhere else: blockbuster blogs. But it’s even more likely you’re familiar with an article he wrote on this blog in 2018 (!): “ Your Blog Is Not a Publication.” I’m pretty happy if people still talk about one of my articles a few weeks after I hit publish.

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Enchanting Marketing

JUNE 4, 2024

For once, Howard feels happy with his writing. The opening of his blog post flows nicely. Now just a few final lines … But what can he write? But how can he write such an ending? A good closing paragraph inspires your readers Many bloggers don’t write a final paragraph. Blogging isn’t one-way communication.

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Agency Content Writer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Industries and positions include writing assistant for a nonprofit leader, content writer for a nonprofit website, and article writer for estate planning attorneys. Do you need blog posts, social media updates, whitepapers, or email campaigns? Are you ready to write a book about your professional experience?

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Kayleigh Moore

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The internet is flooded with headlines about Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered writing tools and how they’re going to eventually replace writers. The rise of AI-powered writing tools AI-powered writing is nothing new. Popular AI-powered writing assistants Here are a few of the companies in this space you should know (and try!)

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ContentWriters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Businesses deciding when to publish a white paper must thoroughly understand their audience. The first step in identifying how often you should publish a white paper is researching your industry. If you have a lot of changes in your industry or your business, you likely need to publish a white paper frequently. How frequently?

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Kayleigh Moore

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I wanted to know what people *really* needed help with writing-wise. Pair that with busy schedules, being our own worst critics, and not knowing what to write about, and it's easy to see why so many people opt to *NOT* write anything at all. So, here's a question: Do you need a writing coach? Encouragement.

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Agency Content Writer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Whether blogs, articles, or social media content, their work informs, educates, and entertains audiences. Since 2010, Anne McAuley Lopez has been writing content for businesses and nonprofits in partnership with social media managers, nonprofit marketing professionals, and digital marketing agencies. What makes the organization unique?

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Look – What’s the fastest way to build your freelance writing business when people are losing their jobs everywhere you look? There is massive potential for YOU to build a successful freelance writing business FAST because…there are tons of freelance writing jobs available. Here is Problogger’s job board.

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ContentWriters

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As a writer, learning how to write in active voice is the gold standard for most content. If you want to thrive as a content writer, there are a few active writing rules to follow. Active voice is the key to streamlining your writing, improving readability, and creating impactful content. What is Active Voice in Writing?

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Enchanting Marketing

JUNE 6, 2023

How do you write like a human? How do you ensure nobody mistakes your writing for AI-generated text? And Curtis wrote : I totally associate the phrase [wholehearted writing] with you. You write as a “Wholehearted human” now. Do I really know how I write? How can I write more conversationally?

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Quick Sprout

AUGUST 8, 2022

Building a great blog starts with choosing the right platform—and there are only a handful truly worth considering. The Top 5 Best Blogging Platforms and Blog Sites for 2022. If you want to turn a profit on your blog, use WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace. Medium or LinkedIn are great for hobby blogs and making connections.

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 23, 2022

With this recent explosion of freelancers in the workforce, 24% of those freelance writers are making $50,000/year from their writing niche service. With this information, maybe you are NOW thinking about whether or not freelance writing is the best online business to start with. Is that mind-blowing for you? Friday : Day off!

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 31, 2023

Join us on April 5 for the online class Write Better With Social Media. Authors can’t get social media impact statements with their royalties, because publishers can’t get that information either. Authors can’t get social media impact statements with their royalties, because publishers can’t get that information either.

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ContentWriters

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Whether you need to write a marketing script for social media, commercials, or podcasts, a powerful script will help you stand out. Unlike traditional writing, marketing scripts must balance persuasive messaging with entertainment value while adhering to strict timing and format requirements. The good news?

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Credible Content

JUNE 7, 2023

How to write and publish blog posts people love to read. You don’t write and publish your blog posts so that they can exist in a meaningless space just to improve your search engine rankings. Even your search engine rankings depend on people reading your blog posts. You want people to read them.

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Elna Cain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With so many freelance writing terms floating around out there, you may have stumbled upon the term “on-spec writing.” On-spec writing is a type of writing you can do to attract more clients and make more money – which is great for new freelance writers! What is On-Spec Writing?

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 2, 2024

Are you in need of a Houston law blog editor? However, I have put my legal training to good use by editing books for lawyer authors (including one in Austin) and blogging for law firms and sole practitioners. Below is a recently published article from May 2024. Click here to learn more about my writing and journalism portfolio.

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Enchanting Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

And I like that writing allows me to connect with that part of me. When I started writing seriously in my early 40s , I had a love-hate relationship with writing. I hated writing first drafts. But then I’d be afraid to hit publish so editing became fraught, too. I often wondered why writing seemed so hard.

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Starting a freelance writing career can be an exciting yet daunting journey, especially if you’re starting with little to no experience. So, how can you get freelance writing jobs with no experience? I’d been running a travel blog for a couple of years, so I used this to my advantage. Trust me, I’ve been there.

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Credible Content

MARCH 20, 2023

The E-A-T content writing framework E-A-T is a content writing framework introduced by Google. The acronym stands for: Expertise Authoritativeness Trustworthiness This content writing framework is especially recommended for YMYL type of content that stands for “Your Money or Your Life”. It goes parallel to your SEO evaluation.

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Credible Content

MARCH 22, 2023

Using ChatGPT for writing content The simple answer is, yes you can. It can generate responses to questions, write stories and poems, and generate Twitter threads. I have used ChatGPT for a few weeks to write content for my clients. Content writing must be convincing There is no individuality in the writing in ChatGPT.

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Freelance Magic

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It can be incredibly disheartening when you’re starting out as a freelance writer to come up against the roadblock of having no freelance writing samples. I struggled with this a lot when I started my freelance writing business. There are plenty of ways you can show prospects your writing chops. The key is to get creative.

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Imagine writing about something that bores the heck out of you for the rest of eternity. To help you avoid the mistakes that freelance writers make early in their careers, I’ve put together a list of the most lucrative freelance writing niches. 17 Examples of Profitable Freelance Writing Niche (By Industry). Cybersecurity.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are a hundred and one good reasons to write business trade books. Whether you offer flooring options, countertops, cabinets, kitchen and bath renovations, or even appliances — your marketing narrative can (and should) be captured on your blog, and, better yet, a book! Let’s talk about the value of publishing your very own story.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 10, 2023

That piece was published by mistake. By this point, I’d all but given up on any version getting published, period. I thought this level of attention must be what happened every time you write for a larger publication, which is enough to make me laugh now. I didn’t have a blog or an email list. I’d barely published.

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