Kristi Hines

JULY 13, 2021

Do you want to go offline with a good book? In this post, I’ll share 25 books on content marketing. Content Marketing Books. Have you read one of the books on this list? The post 25 Books on Content Marketing appeared first on Kristi Hines. Or find something to listen to on the drive to work?

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Writing a legacy book means capturing your adventures for posterity! Writing a legacy book can be a meaningful and fulfilling project. Let’s start with how and why writing a legacy book (done right) can be life-changing for you and your descendants. These artifacts can add depth and authenticity to your storytelling.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet some brands are working with top comics creators and publishers such as Marvel Comics. DarrenSanch #storytelling Click To Tweet. But they’re missing the point, which is: There is a richness to this type of visual storytelling that transcends cultures and time and can really get that call to action that you’re looking for.”.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Real estate professionals with fascinating personal backstories are the perfect future authors of Realtor Books. Realtor Books — The Basics I have found Realtors to be great storytellers, weaving narratives throughout showings, buying, and selling transactions. Is a Realtor book in your future? The result?

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 21, 2018

If you’re looking for a holiday gift book to advance the recipient’s content marketing skills, I have good news. During 2018, authors and publishers created some of the most helpful and sophisticated content marketing books. In addition, some acclaimed authors returned with new books. Drivers of content marketing.

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Publishing Trends

JUNE 16, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. What impact will AI have on publishing jobs ? How has AI been used for storytelling ? What step has Illinois taken against book bans ? What step has Illinois taken against book bans ?

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Diving into the “novel vs book” debate isn’t just splitting hairs — it’s about getting to the heart of what we read and why it matters. Book or Novel? But if you’re seeking information, learning material, or practical advice, you’ll likely choose a nonfiction book. Why Does it Matter?

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What has changed in the publishing industry over the last few years? In the intro, USA Today list is on indefinite hiatus [ US News ]; Paid for bestseller list ; Recommended books ; My scallop shell custom ornamental break ; A Midwinter Sacrifice ; The Author’s Mindset Podcast ; What do you do if your book isn’t selling?

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 24, 2024

Moehringer, ghostwriter of Prince Harry’s mega-selling memoir Spare, published a revealing peek into the intimate dance between author and writer. A consensus emerged: a writer who charges less than $50,000 for a book of 50,000 words or more is going to starve. Ghostwriting is clearly a growth business.

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Publishing Trends

MAY 26, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Why does the US need its own book fair ? How is AI being used for storytelling? The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 5/22- 5/26 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 15, 2023

In the intro, Chokepoint Capitalism [ Decoder ]; Direct sales [ Kris Rusch ]; Amazon Ads for Authors by Ricardo Fayet; Ads for Authors course ; Why I Ignored Target Reader Feedback for my Book Cover Design ; ChatGPT for teachers [ Hard Fork ]; Pilgrimage Kickstarter. You can find my books for authors and my fiction here on Kobo.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by Legacy Launch Pad’s Bestselling Book Bulletin. Sign up to receive a bulletin every Thursday morning that includes one answer to a publishing question, one publishing tip, one publishing resource and one bit of publishing advice. Storytelling. None were new writers.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 23, 2023

Ever found yourself struggling to come up with compelling book ideas? And how can you, as a writer, consistently think outside the box and tap into your storytelling genius? The Core Principles of Great Book Ideas At the heart of every book lies a core concept that either speaks to readers or flops.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Photo by Edz Norton on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from Tarot for Storytellers: A Modern Guide for Writers and Other Creatives by Kris Waldherr. Published by Muse Publications LLC. I’m a storyteller. Though the tarot is a powerful tool for storytelling, it comes loaded with a lot of preconceptions.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 30, 2024

Photo by Google DeepMind Today’s post is by Maggie Langrick , publisher at Wonderwell Press. In my role as founding publisher at Wonderwell Press, I meet many aspiring authors who are stuck on the question of whether to write a how-to book or a memoir. Enter the “memoir with a message.”

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Jane Friedman

JULY 16, 2024

For years now, we’ve been told by agents and publishers, “Nice writing, but you need more platform to sell this book,” or “I’m not sure where this fits in the marketplace—what’s your platform?” Some authors worry about publishing “too much” of their story. You’re not wrong!

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Words Matter by Wix

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

These are some of the best books to read about writing. The books listed below cover different aspects of writing, from creativity and inspiration, to advice from the experts, to , grammar and style : Writing Down the Bones , by Natalie Goldberg. Looking for more books on creativity? Why not do both at the same time?

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today’s post is excerpted from The Nonfiction Book Marketing and Launch Plan by Stephanie Chandler, founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association. The goal is to build a relationship that not only leads to book sales but creates fans that stay with you for the long-term. Your theme might come directly from your book—or not.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why might using your face to advertise your books be a good idea? With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. How many thriller books do you have out there?

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In the intro, Amazon changes ebook return policy [ Society of Authors ]; Spotify introduces audiobooks [ Spotify ; FindawayVoices ; Publishing Perspectives ]; Neal Stephenson on The Sword Guy podcast. I use Publisher Rocket for researching book titles, categories, and keywords — for new books and for updating my backlist.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Writer Melanie Saxton — author, book editor , ghostwriter , journalist , and web copy/SEO strategist. Not only is she one of my very best friends, but is also the person I recommend to self-publishing author clients for manuscript formatting, book cover design, and uploading books to Amazon through SuburbanBuzzPublishing.com.

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Grammarly

APRIL 9, 2024

One of the first notable epistolary novels was called Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister, which was published anonymously beginning in 1684 and which has been attributed to Aphra Behn, a groundbreaking woman writer. Writing a book is not an easy feat, and writing an epistolary novel can be especially challenging.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 4, 2024

Analyzing story like an editor informs every element of writing and every skill a writer must develop—not just editing, but also drafting and revision, and storytelling skill as well as craft skills. You use your sub jective reactions to determine the ob jective craft techniques the storyteller used to create them.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Photo by Onin Today’s post is by book coach Nicole Pope. It requires writers to become storytellers and deploy narrative skills to craft a tale that incorporates their analytical perspective. In his recent book Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters , political scientist Brian Klaas shows how it’s done.

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Credible Content

JANUARY 21, 2023

Dr. Roberts Cialdini has written a complete book on the topic of persuasion: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. The book lists multiple principles you can use to influence and persuade people through copywriting. You use a mix of language and storytelling to create an emotional connection with your audience.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 22, 2023

This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by Book Pipeline. The Book Pipeline Workshop—editors reviewing manuscripts, queries, and synopses. All material is considered for circulation to lit agents—multiple Book Pipeline authors have signed with reps and gotten published since 2020! Fiction and nonfiction accepted.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

If success as a writer depended upon nothing but following a list of rules, why are there so many aspiring writers who can’t get published? In order to do my research back in the 1970s and 80s, I had to visit a small-town library every week to order another load of books on interlibrary loan, which made the librarian my best friend.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 15, 2023

Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash Today’s post is by regular contributor Susan DeFreitas ( @manzanitafire ), an award-winning author, editor, and book coach. There’s a lot of excellent advice on this blog for getting over the finish line with publishing a novel (and a lot of less excellent advice on the same subject elsewhere!).

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

I set out to read at least one business book every quarter (yes, I know that isn’t a big demanding goal, but I lack time, and I’m constantly tired because of our kitty), but I have failed this. You learn sentence structure, storytelling elements, and more with reading. 12 Personal Finance Books for Freelance Writers.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Up until that point, I had read and followed the very sensible advice dispensed in two books— Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum and The Business of Being a Writer by Jane Friedman—so I had a few ideas about how I wanted to direct my energy. I was going to continue to learn about platform building.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In 85+ Predictions on Content Marketing in 2019 , you’ll see thoughts from experts on the role new technologies like AI and voice response will play in our content strategies; how our usage of techniques like email, video, and social media might shift; which storytelling formats and platforms will drive our audience’s conversations; and lots more.

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Publishing Trends

APRIL 8, 2024

PEOPLE Penguin Random House , Anna Paustenbach will join Avery Publishing as executive editor on April 1st. John Sicilliano is now executive editor for Viking and Penguin Life , in addition to his current title of executive editor for Penguin Classics and Penguin Books. She was previously executive editor at Harper One.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Today’s post is by regular contributor Susan DeFreitas ( @manzanitafire ), an award-winning author, editor, and book coach. Needless to say, books that don’t sell are not the type of books agents and editors are interested in. But published novels that actually do so are rare. 22, Excellent Openings.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In a story draft, you’ll learn how to employ the elements of storytelling by crafting well-written, engaging scenes that use dialogue, sensory details, and action to bring your story to life. If this work energizes you, consider writing a chunk of your book in this format.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 14, 2024

Point of view is rarely the first storytelling element authors focus on when creating their stories, but it can arguably be the most important. Poorly chosen or unskillfully executed point of view can leave readers lost, confused, or just plain detached, unlikely to finish your book. So, you know, no pressure!

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This is a great way to get actual published work in your portfolio. But I’d published enough content to show I could actually string a sentence or two together. Invest in your professional development by enrolling in writing courses , attending webinars, and reading books on writing craft and business strategies.

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Credible Content

MARCH 24, 2023

But you find it in a book called “Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows”, written by John Koenig. I was recently editing a book for a client (partly autobiographical and partly self-development) and he has a chapter on being the VIP of your life. Tell stories to elevate the sense of empathy Storytelling for empathy People relate to stories.

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