Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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The Importance of Technical Writing in Marketing

ContentWriters

Technical writing transforms complexity into clarity. It takes intricate topicslike how an API works or the results of a software implementationand makes them accessible to a broader, often less technical audience. Of course, simplifying complexity isn’t always straightforward. But when done right, technical writing builds trust , positions your brand as a thought leader, and moves your audience to take action.

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Finding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert

Jane Friedman

While concerned about AI's impact on publishing economics and discoverability, Keith Riegert remains optimistic about the enduring value of human-created content in an increasingly digital world. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free?

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Decoding AI Language: Common Words and Phrases in AI-Generated Content

Grammarly

Key takeaways: AI-generated text often follows predictable patterns, such as a steady tone, repetitive phrasing, and structured transitions. Certain phrases, like delve into and at its core, are common telltale signs and can make AI writing sound polished but stiff. Using AI responsibly means including human oversight in the workflows, adding transparency to the work, and properly citing sources and AI involvement.

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Amazon to display reading sample for ebooks on pre-order

Jane Friedman

This feature will work exactly like the Read Sample feature that already exists on Amazon today. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Is ChatGPT Plagiarism? How to Use AI Responsibly and Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

Grammarly

Key takeaways ChatGPT generates text based on the data it was trained on, raising concerns about plagiarism. AI-generated content is not inherently plagiarism, but improper use can lead to ethical and academic issues. AI detection tools can help assess content originality, but theyre not always accurate. Best practices for maintaining integrity while using AI include citing AI assistance , verifying sources , and using tools like Grammarly Authorship for transparency.

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Book Sales Update: First Quarter of 2025

Jane Friedman

According to BookScan, print unit sales fell about 1 percent for the first quarter versus last year. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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On the List: Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle

Jane Friedman

Shankle incentivized pre-ordersby offering the first three chapters for early reading, a digital discussion guide, and more. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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The Romance Rate Database

Jane Friedman

Kaitlyn Arford has launched a tool to gather info on what freelancers working in the romance space are paid for their work. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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Links of Interest: April 9, 2025

Jane Friedman

The latest in AI, legal issues, Amazon, trends, and culture & politics. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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Planning for the Life of Your Work (Even If You’re Not Famous Yet)

Jane Friedman

Todays post is by Charlotte Jones Voiklis, who manages the literary legacy of her grandmother, Madeleine LEngle (19182007). She is also a writer, speaker, and founder of Tesser Well Consulting , where she helps authors and estates navigate the intersection of creative work and long-term planning. I began working on my grandmothers literary business in 1999, after my uncle (her business manager) died and I had my first child.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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Bottom Line March 2025 Bestseller Lists

Jane Friedman

In partnership with Bookstat , I compile three distinctive monthly bestseller lists. 1 Top 50 Self-Published Print Books (online sales only) Top 50 Self-Published Ebooks Top 50 Hidden Gems (print, online sales only) includes traditionally and self-published books Of note this month: In the number-two spot on the Hidden Gems list: Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes by Mark J.