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10 Best Creative Writing Courses in India

Write Freelance

I was initially more inclined towards classroom courses since those would help me get out of the house more (I work from home ) and they would also allow me to network with other writers. For a freelance writer, taking up a creative writing course online can help you hone your skills and also move more towards fiction writing.

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10 Ways to Nurture a Young Writer

Jane Friedman

Today’s guest post is by author and publishing consultant K.B. 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. So: watch what you tell your young writer. Above all, believe in your writer.

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Lessons from 23 Years as a Self-Publishing Novelist

Jane Friedman

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.

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How an Independent Midwestern Publisher Not Only Survives, But Thrives

Jane Friedman

Book publishing is a New York–centric business, to a fault. All of the major US publishers are based there, as are many literary agents. When I visited Chicago this past June, I had the opportunity to meet Doug Seibold, the founder of Agate Publishing , established in 2002. It was instructive.

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Outdoor Architecture Writer and Editor — Softscaping, Hardscaping, and Glowscaping

Melanie Saxton

Taking assignments as an outdoor architecture writer is one of the many hats I wear in the magazine realm. Article by Melanie Saxton Photography Provided Originally published in Conroe City Lifestyle As we step outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine this March, there is no better time to reenvision our backyards.

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20 Break-In Magazines for New Freelance Writers

Make a Living Writing

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. This magazine published monthly is all about horses.

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18 Best Tools For Freelancers to Grow a Successful Business

Freelance Magic

Jobs available for writers , editors, strategists, and designers. Side note : You might also benefit from looking into job boards that are constructed for folks in your industry. For example, if you’re a freelance writer, job boards from Superpath , Peak Freelance , and ProBlogger are an excellent starting place.]

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