Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

Photo by Kristopher Roller on Unsplash Today’s guest post is by Gemma Whelan , author of Painting Through the Dark. My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. It was the end of August 2020.

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 10, 2018

Let’s address the ugly part of editorial mission statements up front. Yet, there are plenty of reasons why brands should have an editorial mission statement. As Kane Jamison writes , “(c)ontent that’s not backed by an editorial mission statement is a bit like a ship without a compass.”. KaneJamison Click To Tweet. The good news?

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 16, 2018

Editor’s note: You may have missed this article when CMI published it last year. We’re sharing it now because the misperceptions about editorial calendars and content marketing strategies are still common. At the risk of sounding ranty, I’d love to yell from the rooftops: An editorial calendar is not a content marketing strategy !

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 13, 2024

Today’s post is by author Denise Massar. When I started writing my memoir, my publishing goal was Big Five or nothing. Anyone could self-publish. Another said she loved my book and pitched it at their editorial meeting but couldn’t convince the rest of her team. I pitied indie authors as also-rans. Where was the clout?

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Harlequin Teen (started in 2009) was relaunched as Inkyard in 2019, publishing both YA and middle-grade fiction. It’s only logical: Publishing is a business, and if the imprint doesn’t earn its keep, there’s only so long it can continue. Publicist Kathleen Schmidt , who has had a long career in traditional publishing, agrees. “If

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ContentWriters

JANUARY 30, 2025

Check the publisher: Are they a government agency or a professional institution? What are their editorial standards or policies ? An earlier version of this post was published in June, 2019 by Chris B. The post What Are Authoritative Sources & How to Find Them appeared first on ContentWriters Blog.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s post is by author Cynthia Swanson. The editor who took over, more interested in publishing nonfiction than fiction, politely passed. Published by Akashic Books, part of their Noir series, Denver Noir was the best group project I ever did. I asked her straight out, “Is this book publishable?

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 12, 2024

Today’s post is by author Amy L. Securing the services of a literary agent has long been the gold standard for authors pursuing a long and successful career in publishing. At the turn of the twentieth century, the so-called “author’s representative” emerged as the figure who would help authors cut a better deal with publishers.

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Express Writers

JANUARY 28, 2025

While blog posts are valuable for nurturing existing customers and reaching new ones to bring in more traffic, effective promotion is necessary for content to be noticed. If youre unsure how to promote a new blog post, these tried and tested strategies effectively generate more traffic for brands.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This provision established that online platforms (and later social media companies) would not be classified as publishers, which gave them immunity from liability for user-generated content. The post Social Media Laws: What Are They and How Do They Impact Brands? appeared first on Contently.

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Buffer

JULY 23, 2024

And then we attended a webinar where we learned about platforms that help businesses write and publish press releases that get picked up by major news outlets like The Associated Press.   I was blown away: Within a week of publishing this first press release, we saw our web traffic increase by 220 percent.

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Content Hacker

JANUARY 25, 2024

But as the weeks roll by, that one great post gets lost in a sea of content without direction or purpose. This is where understanding what is an editorial calendar can be a game-changer. An editorial calendar isn’t just about keeping dates straight; it’s your roadmap to delivering great content consistently.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 2, 2025

Just about every editor is scrambling to fill their editorial calendars right now. There are no published guidelines for pitching, but they’ve paid $0.27 LiisBeth LiisBeth publishes content focused on feminist entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders committed to gender equality. Pitch great story ideas to editors. Keep going.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

One of the best things about greeting card writing jobs is that most companies don’t care whether you’ve just been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize or your mom’s refrigerator is the only place your writing has ever been published. Just show them your words. Greeting card writing jobs you can pitch right now 1. ” 5.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Timely content should exist for a clear reason; sharing a social media post wishing your clients a happy and restful Labor Day is a nice gesture, but it’s not what I’m talking about here. It’s also always a good idea to have a backlog of evergreen content ready to post ( or be updated ) at any moment.

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Buffer

AUGUST 27, 2024

From capturing ideas to scheduling posts, automation tools can handle the nitty-gritty so you can focus on what you do best — creating. Add tags or categories to keep everything organized, making it easy to sort through when you’re planning your next post. That’s where automation comes to the rescue.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Ever stumbled upon a competing post and thought, “Damn, I wish I wrote that”? This post aims to complement them by providing practical, real-world applications of information gain. Google detects unique information on the post, and it may bump it to the top position in the SERP. They’ve nailed the theory.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This revealed a disconnect between the type of content we’d been publishing for the past three years and the topics that are the most interesting, valuable, and searched for among our target audience. Most content—with the exception of niche posts like announcements for long-past events—can be rejuvenated.

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Over on my Youtube channel, I posted a couple of videos on different websites that pay you to write. The websites I showed were paying two hundred dollars to three hundred dollars and upwards of five hundred dollars to guest post. These are special websites that allow writers to post an article and get paid for it.

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Buffer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each week, we (the Content team) would receive overflowing inboxes filled with requests to post articles on the Buffer blog.   Usually, we’d pay these messages no mind – guest posts just weren’t a part of our content strategy. This was everywhere, from our emails to our LinkedIn accounts. 

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Bramework

AUGUST 1, 2023

Understanding how to write blog posts faster is key to maximizing a business’s growth and success. THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Keep reading to learn how to write blog posts faster with 23 of my best tips to increase productivity. Keep a blog post checklist (or cheatsheet) on hand to make the most of your time.

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Article Writing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Guest post campaigns are an incredibly powerful PR and content marketing tactic. There are many reasons to start guest posting. A report from Optinmonster revealed that 60% of blogs write 1-5 guest posts per month, and these drive a significant portion of website traffic. What Are the Benefits of Guest Posting?

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ContentWriters

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

An editorial policy can help shape a blog into the trusted source of information that your readers are hungry for. Adherence to your editorial policy will save time and ensure all content consistently communicates with one single brand voice. What is an Editorial Policy?

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Jane Friedman

MAY 7, 2024

Photo by Oleksandr P Today’s post is by author, editor, and book coach Julie Artz ( @julieartz ). There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the challenges around publishing with the Big Five, some of it overblown and some of it valid. Download her Craft Your Query Workbook. Highlight your top five.

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ContentWriters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Having a content marketing editorial calendar can help you and your team stay organized. A content marketing editorial calendar provides a schedule for publishing the assets that drive your content strategy. These could include the content type, publishing channel, target persona, CTA, publish date, or something else.

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ContentWriters

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But with millions of posts published daily, how do you consistently generate fresh ideas? million blog posts published daily , standing out requires quality and strategic topic selection. An earlier version of this post was published in April, 2015 by Mary L.

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Neil Patel

JULY 13, 2021

This blog post will show you 13 fool-proof link building strategies you can put to work today. The more high-quality, trustworthy, and authoritative sites linking to you, the higher your blog posts and sales pages will appear on search result pages. Become active by sharing new posts, images, and updates. Is guest blogging dead?

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The Hoth

MARCH 25, 2025

For example, imagine a fitness blog that features extremely informative posts written by a personal trainer with 20 years of experience and a degree in kinesiology. The blog covers trending fitness topics in lots of depth, and there are always pictures and videos to back up every post. Now imagine a user eager to get in shape.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 29, 2023

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published by Estelle Erasmus. Almost all news outlets have op-ed sections, where writers not affiliated with the publication’s editorial board can contribute.

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Bramework

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A lot goes into creating an informative, interesting, and engaging blog post. To save you time (and sanity), we’ve put together a blog post checklist, with all the key elements you need to do for writing the perfect blog post every time. But, you can’t just stuff any old keyword into your blog post and call it a day.

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Elna Cain

AUGUST 26, 2024

This means the post is fully written, edited, and submitted within 3-4 days. I Was Getting a Little Jelly I see a lot of freelance writing posts on LinkedIn, and now and then, I see posts of young writers sharing how fast they are writing their content for clients. For my other client, they gave me a post about Pinterest.

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Kristi Hines

JUNE 20, 2021

In this post, you’ll find over 75 of the best content marketing tools for each stage of the content marketing process. Editorial Calendars. So you can make creating, scheduling, and posting an easier ride for the entire team. Monday – Easily plan your clients’ social media posts at all stages.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

To create an editorial calendar that successfully moves leads further down the funnel, you’ll need more than a spreadsheet filled with topics and deadlines. A well-crafted, results-focused editorial calendar ensures your content efforts aren’t just a shot in the dark. The Anatomy of a Results-Focused Editorial Calendar 1.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 2, 2024

Below is a recently published article from May 2024. Legal Editorial — The Women Judges of Montgomery County Houston Legal Blogger Full-Service Writing and Editing Clients count on me for book editing, ghostwriting, journalism, blogging, SEO web content creation, and marketing. Let’s discuss your needs and plan a way forward.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 2, 2023

Photo by ANTONI SHKRABA production Today’s post is by David Wogahn, the author of Countdown to Book Launch and the president of AuthorImprints , a self-publishing services company. This article is based on his presentation at IBPA’s Publishing University , Launch Plans—Build Out Your Blueprint for Success.

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Grammarly

JUNE 2, 2023

Be sure to include all relevant information, such as the author or creator’s name and the work’s publisher. When you read a movie review, a restaurant critique, an editorial, a blog journal, or any other type of review, you’re reading a reaction essay. Another common type of reaction essay is an editorial.

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Publishing Trends

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

At Penguin Young Readers , Ken Wright , President and Publisher of the Viking , Philomel , and Flamingo Publishing Group , will retire at the end of January 2023. Dan Reynolds , SVP and Publisher of Workman Publishing , will retire at the end of the year. At Wonderwell , Eva Avery joins as Editorial Director.

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