Jane Friedman

AUGUST 13, 2024

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. A New York publishing house sat around a table and debated making an offer on my book?! Astonishing.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Our guide below covers everything you need to know about freelance greeting card writing jobs, including how much you can make, which companies are looking for writers, how to land the gigs, and more. How do you become a greeting card writer? How much do greeting card writing jobs pay? Just show them your words. A Smyth Co.,

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There are hundreds of different writing niches , but writers often find that their work really shines when they can write about subjects they’re passionate about. For Christian writers , writing about faith-related topics can be deeply gratifying. How much do Christian writers get paid? They also publish poetry.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 12, 2024

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. It’s easy to understand why.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 27, 2023

I’m fortunate as a home writer to report and blog about exciting residential properties and improvements. Enjoy the article below published in June 2023 in The Woodlands City Lifestyle. Need a Writer or Editor in The Woodlands to Assist with Your Home-based Blogging, Books, or Marketing Material?

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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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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For a brand new freelance writer, these websites can be the big break to make this dream a reality. If you want to be able to work from home as a freelance writer, then a way to get started is to snag paid guest posting websites. These are special websites that allow writers to post an article and get paid for it.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 12, 2023

Are you trying to figure out how to become a content writer? Content writers are basically freelance writers that create written content for various industries. While most content writers write for businesses to boost their online presence, other sectors, such as the medical and legal industries , will also hire content writers.

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Melanie Saxton

JANUARY 27, 2023

As a health writer, I found it very moving to write this piece titled “February is Health Month: Building a Circle of Red in Montgomery County” for City Lifestyle magazine. I specialize in editorial and literary writing and editing for magazines, nonfiction books, and fiction manuscripts.

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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. This magazine published monthly is all about horses.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I also recommend subscribing to industry-specific channels and newsletters; as a freelance writer, I am deeply tuned into Freelancing With Tim , a Substack run by a former New York Times editor. What if a trend fades before I can publish my content? And, of course, there is also good old-fashioned checking in on the competition.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Information Gain Goals Adding too much new information may be risky if you publish SEO-driven content. We use this framework to guide writers. Caroline Gilbert is the Director of Content and Editorial at Angi. UX research collaboration: Editorial partners with the UX research team to access in-depth customer studies.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today’s guest post is a Q&A by Sangeeta Mehta ( @sangeeta_editor ), a former acquiring editor of children’s books at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, who runs her own editorial services company. Where do editorial letters—better known in our field as “edit letters”—fit in?

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 26, 2023

As a cultural writer, I cover community events, holidays, and happenings in and around The Woodlands, Texas. Article by Melanie Saxton Photography by Presley Daniel Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle Imagine Mom’s expression when she receives something beyond the ordinary for Mother’s Day!

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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

  For example, take a look at how our Content team worked together back in 2017 to plan our editorial calendar. while writers Tami and Kirsti are in Africa (Nigeria and South Africa, respectively)—the process looks pretty different. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my typical writing process from start to publish.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 25, 2023

As a Montgomery County writer in Texas, I’m amazed at the assignments I receive in this great part of the state! Article by Melanie Saxton Photography Provided Originally published in Conroe City Lifestyle If you need ideas for Father’s Day, look no further than our own backyard.

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Make a Living Writing

JULY 22, 2024

However, it’s not impossible to land poetry jobs, get paid for your prose, and even get a byline for publishing poetry. But you can consider writing poetry as one way to earn an income as a freelance writer. I’ve written poetry for a long list of publications, and ultimately published a book of poetry. Probably not.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 30, 2022

As a travel writer, it was a thrill to cover the newly renovated splendor of the Grand Galvez hotel in Galveston, Texas. My piece as a travel writer on one of the most iconic and beloved beach hotels in the nation. Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle. As an Experienced Travel Writer, I Can Help!

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 26, 2023

As a writer and editor in The Woodlands, I’m honored to interview fabulous people and work with wonderful clients. Article by Melanie Saxton Photography by Bex Wood Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle Our hats are off to four remarkable leaders in The Woodlands. I hope you enjoy the article!

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 18, 2018

How do we evolve from seeing content as sales collateral to acting like publishers? Start by studying iQ’s five-year evolution as the iQ team replaced its marketing mindset with a publishing one. Start by studying iQ’s five-year evolution as the iQ team replaced its marketing mindset with a publishing one. Insource your content.

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Create a “me” speech, so you know what to say when people ask what you do — after the part where you say “I’m a freelance writer,” and they say, “Really? Ask if they’re looking for a writer. Writer websites 27. Put up a writer website. Improve your writer website.

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Elna Cain

AUGUST 26, 2024

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. Other times, it’s how many clients freelance writers are working with. I would see this over and over again. Why is this important?

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 21, 2018

These writers make content marketing run. No matter how much you prepare yourself, your in-house or freelance writers are the ultimate arbiters of content quality. If they mangle the piece, it’s typically for one of two reasons – they aren’t the right writer or you’re feeding them garbage. Writers mangle #content for 2 reasons.

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Express Writers

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many companies believe they can save money by outsourcing to cheaper, less skilled writers. A recent conversation with a potential client revealed a growing frustration: they fired their previous agency because they outsourced writing to low-cost, foreign writers. This creates a consistent brand image that customers can rely on.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 7, 2024

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. Here are three great resources for compiling your initial list of publishers who accept unagented work: Authors Publish : Their free magazine is full of opportunities for unagented writers.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Sign up to receive a bulletin every Thursday morning that includes one answer to a publishing question, one publishing tip, one publishing resource and one bit of publishing advice. I’m a newbie writer, working on a memoir about a trip I took in 1976. None were new writers. Storytelling. Storytelling.

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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. Writing an opinion piece (or op-ed) about a topic in the news or in the zeitgeist is one way to get the attention of editors, even if you are not an experienced writer.

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Elna Cain

JULY 16, 2023

Contena Contena is a premium job search site for freelance writers and copywriters. They have a job board, an academy for new writers, and a publishing platform. They have a job board, an academy for new writers, and a publishing platform. So, they have jobs like trends writers, digital copywriters, or editors.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2024

But being a freelance travel writer is more than just writing about vacations while drinking strawberry-infused margaritas. There are many different types of travel writer jobs, even for beginners. It’s a great way to boost your freelance writer income while living your best life. How Much Money Does a Travel Writer Make?

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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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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We typically pay above market rates to secure the best writers and avoid high turnover. Each month we try to have a good editorial balance and have new content published for each buyer persona. Each month @AdEspresso publishes new content for each buyer persona, says @MassimoCw. Understanding. Click To Tweet. Finalizing.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 28, 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. Is an editor worth the money? That’s where an editor can help.

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many businesses and publications are looking for freelance writers and journalists. Though most prefer full-time, some are specific to freelance writers. We’ve compiled 9 paying markets with cryptocurrency jobs for writers. If you want to write full-time as a freelance writer, you’ll be writing 3-5 articles per day.

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Express Writers

JANUARY 28, 2025

Share on Content Publishing Platforms Content publishing platforms allow you to create and publish longer content than is possible on social media. These content publishing platforms are user-friendly, making them easy to use for non-tech persons. When choosing the best publishing platform, consider your audience.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The article below, published in Conroe City Lifestyle , could easily be something found in interior design books. I can help — I’ve edited thousands of literary and editorial manuscripts and ghostwritten nearly 30 books. Do you have an interior design book percolating inside your head? appeared first on Melanie Saxton Media.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 26, 2023

All hail the newly published author. You would think given this is my seventh book (from six different publishers), I would be well prepared for this momentous occasion. My understanding was that I would need to pitch these places myself, knowing that my publicist at the publishing house was already overworked and sick of me.

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