The Idea Logical Company

AUGUST 2, 2023

The case has been made here repeatedly over years that the business and operating model of book publishing as it has been throughout my 50+-year career is irretrievably broken. And the publishers no longer have any moat around the retailing marketplace protecting them. Every multi-book writer trying to sell her next book knows this.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Ever since I started writing at Plagiarism Today and especially since I started this column, I’ve been hearing a lot from freelance writers who have been scammed or otherwise victimized by unscrupulous clients. So, how do you avoid being taken advantage of as a freelance writer? The Modified Terms 5.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 27, 2024

Want to know EXACTLY what you need to gain a writing job from the people that ACTUALLY hire writers? If you’re a new freelance writer and struggling to find clients, find writing gigs, and impress clients so that they give you glowing testimonials, then learn these tips.

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 12, 2023

The process usually goes like this: A writer fills out a form indicating he/she would like to contribute a piece, sharing basic info on their experience level, expertise with the subject matter, and a few writing samples. The pitch helps the editors screen writers based on a few key indicators: Is the pitch relevant? Is it specific?

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When I started using LinkedIn as a freelance writer, I thought of it as a resume platform. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap. With the demand for freelance work, you need a place to market your skills and experience as a freelance writer.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Todays post is by author Tara Deal , whose novella Life/Insurance is out now. Its difficult to find someone who wants to publish it. No one wants to spend money on such a little book (whether youre a publisher or a customer). Like most writers, I wanted someone else to read it. Pretend youve written a novella.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash Todays post is by writer and editor Lisa Cooper Ellison. Committing to it often gives writers the distance required to see the story readers need rather than simply focusing on what they wish to tell. Join us on March 5 for her online class, Memoir Backstory.

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Nick Ursborne

APRIL 21, 2023

I’ve been using GPT as a brainstorming buddy, a research assistant, a first draft copy and content writer, a social media writer… and more. This time I asked GPT-4 to write me a 40-page Kindle book I could publish on Amazon. Homework #5 is to write a blog post on this exact topic. The book was published on Sunday evening.

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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Freelance and in-house writers are relying too heavily on AI tools like ChatGPT to write their sales copy, content, and social media updates. When you use the same tool as every other writer, you begin to churn out writing that feels generic, flat… and the same as everything else out there. The result? That’s insane!

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Express Writers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Your published content is your business ambassador to the world. Most of these are likely lacking one thing in common a dedicated business content writer. Most of these are likely lacking one thing in common a dedicated business content writer. Companies publishing 16 or more blog posts per month generate 4.5

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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The original Buffer Marketing team started posting to the blog as far back as 2013, a very different time for content on the Internet.  while writers Tami and Kirsti are in Africa (Nigeria and South Africa, respectively)—the process looks pretty different. So, we tend to have a variety of content from different voices.

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Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Back in 1995 I published my first website. There is a particular challenge here for writers and copywriters. Is it as good as the writing of a skilled and experienced human writer? Next steps for digital copy and content writers. That includes us, as copy and content writers. No, it isn’t. James Street, London?

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Bramework

JANUARY 3, 2025

Creating a high-quality, SEO-optimized blog post is essential for businesses, freelancers, and agencies looking to establish a strong online presence. First Draft PRO generates your blog post in approximately 3 minutes. Step 5: Editing and Publishing Built-in Editing Tools Use the assist button for editing support.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Photo by Dennis Anderson on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer, editor, and book coach Jennifer Landau. According to writer Jessica Ciencin Henriquez, many effective personal essays follow a three-part structure: breaking point, back story, resolution. This format works well for memoir, too. Rushdie is nearly killed.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 17, 2023

Todays post is by author and editor Julie Gray. As a writer and a developmental editor, I experience the same highs and lows as the writers I work with. Likewise, publishing independently sounds like a confusing marathon without any guarantee of actual sales. It’s easy and understandable to get frustrated and give up.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 28, 2024

Today’s post is by author Amy L. Over the last several years, I’ve spent oodles of time submitting short stories, essays, poetry, and novels to literary magazines, contests, and publishers. We’re talking scores of hours devoted to searching, formatting, and submitting my stuff directly to the publishing gods (I’m excluding agents).

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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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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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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Photo by Onin Today’s post is by book coach Nicole Pope. It requires writers to become storytellers and deploy narrative skills to craft a tale that incorporates their analytical perspective. If you’re a writer seeking a potent way to impart information, here are a few tips: Illustrate specific facts with stories or anecdotes.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many authors and writers soon realize that content creation requires more than what a bot can produce. The goal should be to publish a book that resonates naturally with human readers. I help authors add realism and emotional depth to manuscripts so they can publish books that are more human-centric.

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ContentWriters

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Learning how to become the best content writer requires more than a computer and strong writing skills. With an average of more than 6 million posts published daily , the demand for exceptional content writers is high. Content writers create materials that inform, educate, or entertain specific audiences.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 31, 2023

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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Jane Friedman

JULY 10, 2024

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. Sometimes certain kinds of books are up. Yes and no.

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Kayleigh Moore

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The internet is flooded with headlines about Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered writing tools and how they’re going to eventually replace writers. Today, many AI-powered writing tools deploy GPT-3 to help users create ad copy, article titles, social media copy, blog posts, job descriptions, and more. But…will they, though?

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ContentWriters

JANUARY 30, 2025

Because people are rightfully skeptical about misleading information online, its up to you as a writer to gain the trust of your audience by using authoritative, reputable sources to back up your ideas. Here are a few tips: Research the author: See if the writer has expertise on the topic.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 9, 2023

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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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

I discovered that the true answer to how much new freelance writers make remains low – $10/hour. Writers are struggling financially, and I think I know why. I Went from Making $100 to $1,000 a Post In a Saturated Market Look – There are 600 million blogs out there, and many more are being created right this second.

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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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Elna Cain

JUNE 3, 2023

So, how do I deal with demanding clients since they would look good on my writer portfolio and could lead to more high-paying jobs ? Let’s dive into my freelance writer story about this particular client and then specific scenarios on how to deal with these toxic clients. But that’s not what I had to deal with.

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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. A New York publishing house sat around a table and debated making an offer on my book?! One week post-surgery I got the lab results: the tumor was benign. That one hurt.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

Many writers in my Writeto1k Facebook group are discussing intentions rather than resolutions. When starting as a beginner freelance writer , one thing that can help you stay on track and make a living is creating a client ladder. When you read more, you simply become a better writer overall. Create a Client Ladder.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Today’s post is by Brian Rendell. Publishers’ budgets are stretched, indie and traditional models appear to be colliding, AI is disrupting norms, and agents are overwhelmed with submissions. I offer three suggestions to assist new writers: Embrace It , Try It , and Maximize It. Embrace it. My experience has confirmed this.

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Arrant Pedantry

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

.”) Inside, you’ll find new guidance on inclusive language, electronic publishing, self-publishing, editing fiction, AI, new media, and more. I haven’t had a chance to look through all the updates yet, but I hope to post a more thorough review soon. His responses are below.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 17, 2024

Photo by Ryan Graybill on Unsplash Today’s post is by novelist Kyla Zhao. This week, my sophomore novel Valley Verified came out into the world—exactly one year after my debut novel The Fraud Squad was published. Back then, I was blissfully ignorant of the intricacies of the publishing industry.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich Today’s post is by author Joni B. As a long-time workshop leader, I’m in awe of how some writers are masters at putting themselves on a path of creative self-destruction. As a writer myself, I watch them and think, Wow. The same goes for highly ineffective writers.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Photo by Cup of Couple Today’s post is by author Jennie Liu. As writers, the happiness and relief are huge when we type THE END to our manuscripts. I’m always eager to hear what writers say about their work. From beginning to end, writing and publishing a novel is all about telling a story and connecting to readers.

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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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