Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While he could’ve delivered his feedback in a more constructive way, in hindsight, I wasn’t ready for a critique, much less at the line level. I was still in creative mode—churning out characters and plot lines—not questioning commas. Or if you’re typing, remind yourself that this mediocre prose is filler and you’ll clean it up later.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Published three times a year, poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essays about writing, interviews, and reviews are covered. Rate: Prose: $10 – $100, Poems: $25 per piece. # An annual literary journal that publishes world-class fiction, poetry, prose, interviews, and craft essays. . #6 – Freefall Magazine.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I’m a literal thinker, so it’s hard for me to be wildly creative. One reason revision so often goes awry for authors is the temptation to focus first on perfecting the prose. Fine-tuning the verbiage—have you conveyed the story in prose that’s lean, elegant, precise, and unique? It’s not getting me anywhere. Line edits.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 9, 2022

But adverbs rarely make your prose sound better. Whether you’re working on a novel, a school assignment, a piece of creative nonfiction, or even a sales copy , you want your verbs to pull their weight. Make – craft, construct, manufacture, prepare, produce, assemble, fashion, create. Here’s how. Visualize Your Writing.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JUNE 11, 2023

This process encompasses more than merely hearing their words— it involves delving deeper, asking insightful follow-up questions, making detailed notes, and providing constructive feedback. This skill is vital to ensuring project success, fostering client satisfaction, and validating your creative prowess.

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Grammarly

APRIL 3, 2023

Characters who speak like real people feel more vivid to readers, punchy copy grabs readers’ attention in ways more formal language can’t, and free verse poetry typically uses language in creative and innovative ways. As words take on new meanings and new sentence constructions become commonplace, “the rules” often take some time to catch up.

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The Creative Penn

JUNE 29, 2023

I use and recommend Sudowrite as part of my creative process. 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. It's almost like a creativity booster. Amit: Thanks, Joanna.

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