Jane Friedman

JUNE 20, 2023

Photo by Akhilesh Sharma on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted and adapted from the recently published Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters by Josh Bernoff ( @jbernoff ). Why do so many writers get blocked, or find themselves writing in circles? Then create a reader objective.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 20, 2024

Photo by Andrew George on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer, podcaster and editor Wayne Jones. The main one is the academic journal, where they are generally talking to and writing for other scholars in their discipline. That doesn’t mean they have to dumb down what they are writing. Quite the contrary, actually. Make it clear.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Photo by Franco Antonio Giovanella on Unsplash Today’s post is by author Joni B. Because I had to relive painful personal experiences while writing those essays, I was taken by surprise at the tenor of the reviews of that book: “riotously funny…” “honest and hilarious…” “Roll-on-the-floor funny…”. But am I a humor writer?

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by The S**t No One Tells You About Writing Podcast. 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. When I get to my writing, I freeze because I don’t know how to execute it.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer and book coach Amy Goldmacher. Ah, a writing retreat. If you’d love to go on a writing retreat, but in addition to the cost, you worry about when, where, and whether your investment in yourself will “pay off,” I offer you five ways to reap rewards.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Today’s post is excerpted from the book The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel’s Key Moments by John Matthew Fox ( @bookfox ). Oh, a paragraph will give you enough direction to write your book, and your reader enough of a first impression to know whether they are excited to read more. Photo by Monstera. But a paragraph!

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). Even though I was writing daily, it’d been years since I’d received formal feedback, but a man there appreciated my edits on his novel’s opening and offered to read mine. I do this in a notebook since the act of writing by hand also grounds me.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 30, 2023

Photo by cottonbro studio Today’s post is by book coach Robin Henry. Writers are frequently advised to read more to improve their writing. The problem is, no one seems to tell them how to use reading to elevate their writing practice. Try to select a mix of genres, including the one you write in.

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Grammarly

MAY 2, 2024

Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly Rooted in ancient Greek poetry, epithets often capture the essential characteristics of what they are describing. What is the purpose of using epithets in writing? What is an epithet?

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 7, 2024

But what if you could write in your primary language at work and instantly translate your text into fluent-sounding English? Fluency suggestions and full-paragraph rewrites help EAL professionals easily and quickly polish their writing in English. With advancements in AI translation tools, this is now possible.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are many tutorials that can teach you how to write a blog post. Read through them and you can learn how to craft a perfectly serviceable blog post. Heck, you might even write something that wins you an adoring fan or two. Writing quality blog posts before the headlines (aka the post title).

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 15, 2024

Today’s post is by Bethany Saltman and Fran Hauser , book coaches and co-hosts of the podcast BOOKBOUND. Writing and publishing a nonfiction book is a big investment—of time, energy, and often money. Try writing ten “They Says” and see where it takes you. So, she decided to try writing a creative brief about her life.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Photo by Aleksandr Barsukov on Unsplash Today’s post is by author and educator Deborah Williams. But when my first-year college writing students read Bird by Bird, they’re almost always coming to the book for the first time. They’re pretty emphatically not any of those things. Her father’s advice to him? Take it bird by bird.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 21, 2024

I can help you write your front matter, back cover, author’s bio, and chapter titles. I may suggest that we tighten up your prose, rewrite your copy when needed, and edit for length and completeness. My editing elevates your writing by removing errors that distract readers. Communication is key as we work out final edits.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Are you trying to use more vivid verbs in your writing? Maybe your writing seems dull and uninteresting. But adverbs rarely make your prose sound better. They bring your writing to life. If you’re writing something fairly informal, you can choose even more colorful vivid verbs. Visualize Your Writing.

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Contently

APRIL 13, 2023

For example, Paul Roetzer , the CEO of Marketing AI Institute, recently claimed in a podcast that generative AI reduces the average blog post writing and production time down from seven hours to two. A big one relates to the kind of content I write. (As A blog post of 1,000 words or less? Are they nature enthusiasts?

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Grammarly

APRIL 9, 2024

Paraphrasing, or rewriting, a poem is often necessary for essays, research papers, exams, or other academic writing to analyze or demonstrate an understanding of the original work. Words and punctuation are used economically, and devices like syllable count, sound, and rhyme often play bigger roles than in other writing.

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 14, 2023

Want to get paid to write poetry but not sure how to get poetry writing jobs? Read on as we walk you through how to make good money writing poetry. From greeting cards to magazine submissions, poetry schools to personal blogs, we show you where to submit your work, make some cash, and keep doing the thing you love: writing.

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The Write Life

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Besides, there are plenty of free writing contests that encourage and inspire boundless creativity with real cash prizes and career-advancing opportunities! We found 40 reputable, well-reviewed, free writing contests for poets, fiction writers, essayists and more.

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Jane Friedman

JULY 16, 2024

Today’s guest post is by Allison K Williams ( @guerillamemoir ). You think of precious writing moments sucked into the gaping maw of social media. You may be seeing your work dismissed for lack of clicks, low follower numbers, or just the way you divide your time—focusing more on good writing than public presence.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 7, 2023

I bet you just asked Google to search for creative writing prompts. Or was it writing ideas? It doesn’t matter if you’re halfway through writing a book, sweating over social media posts, or journaling about your own life, all writers get stuck for creative ideas sometimes. How Do You Use Writing Prompts?

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Today’s post is by author and editor Michael Mohr. If you’re a natural-born writer, then you’ll write your ass off either way. This doesn’t mean that because you have the internal drive to write but haven’t pumped out profound prose that you “aren’t a writer.” The point is to absorb literature and good writing.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In this post, you’ll learn: The science behind sensory details (e.g. In this post, you’ll learn: The science behind sensory details (e.g. Duncan is the Editor of Smart Blogger, where he helps writers learn the skills they need to land writing gigs that pay. Let’s dive in. You can smell the grass on the field. Mine is boring.

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Grammarly

APRIL 9, 2024

With the wealth of knowledge online, websites are a common source of references in academic writing. Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly How to paraphrase a website Paraphrasing a website is rewriting another person’s online content in your own words.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Writing retreats are back on the calendar! This post will surely meet you with a writer’s retreat that works for your budget, even if you’re stuck at home. What Are Writing Retreats? Writing retreats fall somewhere between a writing session and writing residencies. We have you covered!

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It allows you to reflect on your life’s journey, share your unique perspective, and preserve your memories for future generations — with the help of a writing assistant. Ghostwriting a Memoir Includes Defining Your Purpose Once I’m hired, we’ll clarify why you want to write a memoir. The Writing Starts!

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The repetition created by assonance enhances your writing with rhythm, mood, and emphasis. Give your writing extra polish. Write with Grammarly. 4 ways assonance is used in writing. Assonance can also be sprinkled throughout prose to stress certain words, build a mood, and give prose a poetic quality.

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

What you need are some blog post examples to get your creative juices flowing. To this end, we have scoured the internet to find 20+ successful blog posts in 10 popular niches. These blog posts not only cover a topic of interest to their target audience but also have features that can be used in any niche.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Photo by cottonbro studio Today’s post is by Tzivia Gover , author of Dreaming on the Page. That’s when I begin to question the conventional wisdom about the importance of writing dreams down, and instead I begin compiling evidence against it: Dreams don’t need writing. Dreams resist writing. Write regularly—and better.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Photo by Steve Johnson Today’s post is by writer, podcaster and editor Wayne Jones. When they receive only a thank-you card, Homer writes an angry letter to his boss, who ultimately does reward them—but with a huge Olmec god’s head carving that of course is of no practical value to the family. There are scores of examples.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

When Ali Hale sends me a post, I know it’s going to be good. And this one – on what to do about writing when life sucks – hits the target. And when you sit down to write (if you even get that far), you feel like you have nothing to say. That’s the best time to write. First get the head space to write.

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Grammarly

APRIL 27, 2023

One of the most exciting and most daunting things about learning to write poetry is how many rules there are. Give your writing extra polish Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is a stanza in poetry? Rhythm: Poetry is an inherently rhythmic form of reading and writing.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 8, 2023

Who doesn’t love writing quotes? It can inspire you when you need a tiny lil’ spark to start writing. 28 Inspirational Writing Quotes 1. 28 Inspirational Writing Quotes 1. You fail only if… “You fail only if you stop writing.” A good quote can motivate you. Click to Tweet) — Ray Bradbury 2.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 12, 2023

So first up, tell us a bit more about you and your writing background and how you came to become interested in AI. I've been writing my whole life and I've written novels and so on. I've been writing my whole life and I've written novels and so on. Stephen Marche: Well, am I speaking to a robot at this moment? Joanna Penn: No.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Now, you may be the CEO calling the shots, but your mental employees are the ones who action your decisions and produce the blog posts, articles, web copy and novels you create. First, let me introduce to your mental writing team: the Visionary, the Draft Worker and the Editor. Now the Visionary doesn’t write.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As I write this it’s still November and as you’re reading this, it’s the third week in December. As he argues, “even highly educated people disengage rather than spend the mental energy to unpack dense, complicated prose.” Journalism is a vocation,” he writes. Has it been a whole year already? Well, not really. Click To Tweet.

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BKA Content

APRIL 16, 2023

17 Content Writing Tips You Need To Use According to data reported by Time magazine , the average website visitor spends just 15 seconds before clicking away. SEO #Marketing Click To Tweet So how do you write good content that convinces readers to stay? Two solutions: Hire a content writer or write better content.

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