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Avoid a Creative Slump By Writing and Publishing in a Different Medium

Jane Friedman

The feeling of having poured everything into a single personal project and then wondering, whats next? That said, I should be clear: I didnt actually dodge the slump, I just postponed itI hit the proverbial wall when it came to finding project number three. never quite hit me. Instead, the film echoed the story I told in my book.

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Too Intimidated (or Risk Averse) to Organize a Writing Retreat?

Jane Friedman

I focused on the value of what I was delivering in addition to creating logistical line items for food, transportation, and lodging for participants. Im very confident writers will make a lot of progress on their projects before, during, and after the retreat with the planning, accountability, and feedback they get from working with me.

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How to Invite Readers Out of Their Bubbles: 3 Examples From an NYT Bestseller

Enchanting Marketing

A good text transports me to a different world. Yet, we experience only a tiny fraction of the world around us, and we project our own experience onto others. Reading sometimes feels magical to me. A thriller makes me live through the protagonist’s fears and triumphs. I feel enriched and connected.

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How to Invite Readers Out of Their Bubbles: 3 Examples From an NYT Bestseller

Enchanting Marketing

A good text transports me to a different world. Yet, we experience only a tiny fraction of the world around us, and we project our own experience onto others. Reading sometimes feels magical to me. A thriller makes me live through the protagonist’s fears and triumphs. I feel enriched and connected.

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True Crime Book Editing — Frank Goff’s Chicago Crime Story

Melanie Saxton

Sometimes humorous, sometimes heart-wrenching, these stories transport us into the shoes of real cops, real criminals, and real victims. Upon agreement about price, deliverables, and turnaround, I get started on your project! The bottom line? Policing is a calling for the very few at great personal cost and sacrifice.

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True Crime Book Editing — Frank Goff’s Chicago Crime Story

Melanie Saxton

Sometimes humorous, sometimes heart-wrenching, these stories transport us into the shoes of real cops, real criminals, and real victims. Upon agreement about price, deliverables, and turnaround, I get started on your project! The bottom line? Policing is a calling for the very few at great personal cost and sacrifice.

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Historical Fiction Golf Editor — The Pepperford Cup by Author David Irwin

Melanie Saxton

One recent project was a delight — The Pepperford Cup (The Last Caddy Series Book Two) by David Irwin. I was transported back to the 1930s and then progressed through 50 years of stories, gossip, legend, and lore. Email me today at melaniesaxton@icloud.com , and let’s talk about your special project. Look no further!