Jane Friedman

JUNE 9, 2023

What do you do when a teen in your life is a diehard writer? First off, congrats to any adult reading this who wants to support a young writer whether they are related or not. Here are some things we’ve learned from preteen and teen writers at our publishing camp on how to help them on the journey: 1. Jensen ( @KB_Jensen ).

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Credible Content

MAY 30, 2023

The set of writing skills a content writer must have. Strong command of language: A professional content writer should have a solid grasp of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Creativity: Having the ability to think outside the box, generate fresh ideas, and bring originality to the content.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JUNE 28, 2023

Grammar proficiency is a vital skill for freelance writers, as it ensures clear communication and enhances the quality of their work. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting your freelance writing journey, having a solid command of grammar rules and conventions is essential.

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

10 important strategies for managing client expectations as a freelance writer I’ve worked with more than 100 clients over the past 10 years—I’ve seen it all. And here’s the kicker: when you’ve got that solid rapport going, clients tend to give you more creative freedom. It’s a win-win. Bottom line?

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Constant Content

JANUARY 18, 2023

Few professional writers or content marketers will have missed the ongoing buzz surrounding artificial intelligence writing tools like ChatGPT. Newspaper articles and online forums alike have been filled with examples of computer-generated text that could easily have been created by an expert human writer, at first glance at least.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Ever wonder where new freelance writers land their first assignments? If you’re a freelance writer just starting out, and you’ve had challenges trying to: Gain traction. Freelance writers (even if you’re new) can get paid to write, if you know where to look. Willing to work with new/unpublished writers. Grow your network.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 7, 2023

Ah, the magic of creative writing! If you’ve ever felt the thrill of turning an idea into a story or a thought into a poem, then you understand the allure of creative writing. What is Creative Writing? (& What it Isn’t ) At its heart, creative writing is all about storytelling and expression. Let’s dig in!

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ContentWriters

APRIL 17, 2024

You’ve successfully hired a new writer or content writing service to create content for your business. However, before they can dive in, an external writer needs to understand your company’s goals and audience to write impactful content. That’s where writer onboarding comes in.

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Contently

MAY 27, 2024

Freelance writers are the unsung heroes of content production for brands. However, learning how to work with freelance writers can be a challenge. Quality varies significantly among writers. How to Find Freelance Writers Finding the perfect freelance writer is like panning for gold in a river of talent.

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How you craft sentences influences your message, not to mention that it reflects on you as the writer. 4 ways to use gen AI in sentence construction 1 AI for grammar and syntax corrections First and foremost, AI writing assistants are experts in spelling and grammar. How can you use AI in sentence construction?

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How does curiosity fuel creativity? Maria Brito talks about How Creativity Rules the World. Her latest book is How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold. Her latest book is How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold. Show Notes.

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Enchanting Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Remind your inner critic to be more constructive in their feedback. And our creative struggles are part of being human. I never saw myself as a storyteller I thought storytelling was for real writers. Start by acknowledging that confidence ebbs and flows. Then, imagine taking your inner critic for a walk on the beach.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

APRIL 7, 2024

ez-toc 7 Skills Freelance Writers Need to Stay Competitive 1. Let’s assume you’re a content writer for health brands. Creative and Content Skills Content is for writers and creative for designers only? You don’t have time to wait for another freelance writer to help you craft the perfect pitch line.

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Content Hacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Because even if you’ve got the skills already (you might have learned how to be a content writer at some point), one of the best things you can do for your business is to learn, instead, how to hire a content writer. But how do you find an AMAZING writer? It’s all in today’s blog on how to hire a content writer.

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Words Matter by Wix

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Great writers have two things in common: They practice, always working to get better at it, and they read—a lot. 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. Creativity and inspiration.

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Jane Friedman

JULY 9, 2024

You need to construct a compelling narrative. In fact, I often encourage writers to put away their research notes in their first pass at drafting a new section. Fiction writer Matt Bell even argues that the first draft of the book is not the book at all, but rather an outline of the book. I’ve written them, too. That’s huge!

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). 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.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

And for freelance writers who offer add-on services (aside from written content), graphic tools are a must. FlexClip is one of these tools, a powerful and user-friendly video editing software that can help you bring your creative vision to life. One of the things I love most about FlexClip is its ease of use.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 29, 2024

When it comes to becoming a paid writer, it can be a good idea to sign up for freelance writing courses. Let’s talk about what freelance courses entail, why they are crucial for your success as a freelance writer, how they can advance your skillset, and then dive into some options we recommend. What are Freelance Writing Courses?

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In a passive voice construction, the grammatical subject of the clause receives the action of the verb. A passive voice construction can even drop him from the sentence entirely: The ball was kicked. Here’s the formula for the active voice: [subject]+[verb (performed by the subject)]+[optional object] Chester kicked the ball.

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Grammarly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Thanks to my team, I’ve learned that effective problem-solving often requires looking beyond the obvious, collaborating with experts, and thinking creatively.” My team fostered constructive debate, viewing disagreements as opportunities for growth,” Yerassyl said. This mindset has already helped me save time on new projects.”

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How can students ensure that they use generative capabilities to write more efficiently while also leveling up their critical and creative thinking? This blog post will walk through a single writing assignment on disruptive innovation from the perspective of an undergraduate business major.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Step up your writing game and meet fellow writers with The Deep Dive Workshop, a 10-week series from the podcast hosts of The S**t No One Tells You About Writing. Each week you’ll hear from expert writers and editors, followed by workshops led by Bianca, Carly or CeCe. I’m a beginning writer. It’s not getting me anywhere.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If that sounds unhelpful, read on to see what real-life published writers are doing these days. Creative License Something funny happened when I searched through published novels for examples of commas after words like “said” in front of dialogue: I couldn’t find any. Conversely, a copyeditor who’s unsure should defer to the writer.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 14, 2023

In this episode, Chris Banks, the CEO of ProWritingAid talks about how developments in AI have added functionality to the software to help writers even more. Then when you move into the editing phase afterwards, that's about constructing things and building these beautiful castles. Or you can just go to ProWritingAid.com.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

More importantly, it means you’re a master of communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Editors work collaboratively with authors throughout the editing process using good communication skills to give constructive feedback to arrive at the optimal finished product. Here are a few suggestions to get the wheels turning.

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

They can also help you become a better coworker, writer, and reader because in a group project, you need to coordinate with others, look at their work critically, incorporate their feedback into your own work, and communicate effectively. Other benefits of collaborative writing are for the writers themselves.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 15, 2023

However, when I mention Wattpad to a roomful of writers of a certain age, it is often dismissed or overlooked because of its association with younger readers and writers. These are the writers they brought forward to answer my questions. I think that’s a shame. million views on Wattpad.

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Publishing Trends

AUGUST 19, 2024

Mary Colgan returns as senior editor, overseeing chapter books and the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site line. Creative Editions sees Beth Kephart as senior editor. New York Times bestselling author of Heavier Than Heaven: The Biography of Kurt Cobain and prolific music writer and editor, Charles Cross , 67, died August 9.

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Backlinko

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

AI is there to help you become a more efficient and creative copywriter. The Copy Lacks Creativity and Human Touch AI can produce well-structured, grammatically correct copy. But it’s often missing the creative spark that human writers bring to the table. Which means the copy is typically limited in its creativity.

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Content Hacker

MAY 11, 2023

Are you a writer, a freelancer, a marketer, or an agency? One of my agency writers once needed two weeks to mourn her pet ferret. Cutting costs: Using AI reduces the need for multiple writers on staff and lowers overall expenses. plus a well-trained human optimization team (AIO writers).

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Kayleigh Moore

MAY 13, 2021

Popping in today to share a few lessons learned from my seven years as a full-time freelance writer. Freelance writers have to keep a lot of their own plates spinning, but that doesn’t mean they have to do everything by themselves. This phrase is one I swiped from Convertkit , but it applies to freelance writers, too.

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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. Hence, as a freelance writer, one of your responsibilities is to interpret their brief accurately, tapping into any underlying or unspoken desires.

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Grammarly

JUNE 17, 2024

It’s the third version of the GPT series , and it’s widely used in professional, creative, and personal settings to generate convincingly human-like content. It’s better at generating creative content, like poetry. GPT-3 can generate text content for many applications, from creative writing to educational materials.

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Make a Living Writing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Freelance Editing: Why Writers Should Consider Editing Writers should consider becoming editors because the additional skill offers invaluable insights and benefits. If you are already a freelance writer , you will find a ton of benefits from learning how to be an editor as well. What Do Freelance Editors Do?

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Make a Living Writing

APRIL 8, 2024

If you’re a mid-career or seasoned copywriter or content writer, it doesn’t hurt to get a refresher. In this article, we’ll look at the different types of writing projects clients are constantly asking writers to help them with. Sometimes, clients will ask writers to create a few pages to reflect their new products or services.

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The Creative Penn

JUNE 29, 2023

What functionality does Sudowrite have that will be useful to different types of writers? I use and recommend Sudowrite as part of my creative process. My co-founder, James and I, we're both writers ourselves, we began experimenting with writing with AI back in 2020. Amit Gupta gives his tips in this interview. Happy to be here.

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