Jane Friedman

JANUARY 26, 2023

One question I was asked a few times around my book launch was, “How is it to promote a book about introversion when you are an introvert?” What I’ve learned: there are a lot of different ways to promote a book. The other skill we as writers already have is, of course, writing.

Promotion 145

Promotion Social Media Freelance Writer 145

Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

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. I asked around—friends who were published authors, others with knowledge of independent publishing. It was the end of August 2020.

Publisher 145

Publisher Publishing Publishing Copy 145

Backlinko

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

million blog posts get published. But when you write an article, you’re looking to accomplish more than just catching attention. In this blog, we’ll show you exactly how to write an article that does just that—in seven steps. You might find yourself asking, “What should I write about?” Every day, over 7.5

Writing 102

Writing Keywords Script SEO 102

Buffer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our blog and writing process have seen many iterations throughout the years.     If you’re looking for simple guidance on writing your first blog post, scroll down to the penultimate header, ‘How to write a blog post in 6 steps,’ for a simple guide.

Blog Post 80

Blog Post IT Writing Post 80

Content Powered

MAY 23, 2023

You've scheduled it to be published, or you've done so already. Third, you need to promote your blog post. I've mentioned, offhandedly, that when you finish a blog post, you should "run it through your promotion engine," but what is that? What is your promotion engine? Join Mutual Promotion Communities.

Promotion 98

Promotion Blog Post Publishing Publisher 98

ContentWriters

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Learning how to write a listicle might seem straightforward, but creating one that drives real engagement while delivering value is easier said than done. Whether you’re writing the content yourself or crafting an SEO content brief for an outsourced writer , here are the most effective structures for each goal, with listicle ideas.

Writing 59

Writing Recruitment Healthcare Persuasion 59

Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The human-interest approach is also a powerful tool that can elevate nonfiction writing from informative to truly impactful. Writing for an audience of non-experts involves a major shift in writing style that goes beyond using simpler language. It exposes the personal cost.

Medical 134

Medical Storytelling Writing Style Writer 134

Jane Friedman

JANUARY 17, 2024

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. The most palpable shift is the evolution of my relationship with writing.

Publishing 140

Publishing Publisher Publishing Promotion 140

Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Long ago, I came up with a list of ways working freelancers can grow their writing income. If you’ve been wondering how to make money writing—serious money, that is—this list is for you. How to make money writing Aren’t you sick of the negativity out there in the freelance writing community? I know I am.

Writing 90

Writing Freelance Social Media Writer 90

Credible Content

JUNE 2, 2023

20 benefits of publishing a blog post every day. Publishing daily demonstrates valuable and fresh content, positively impacting search rankings. Consistent publishing builds audience loyalty and increases repeat visits. Blogging has become an integral part of online communication and content creation.

Publisher 130

Publisher Publishing Publishing Blog Post 130

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. reply, “I’m a writer.”

Publisher 144

Publisher Publishing Publishing Electronics 144

ContentWriters

JANUARY 30, 2025

Conducting research is one of the most essential parts of the content writing process. Check the publisher: Are they a government agency or a professional institution? If you keep these in mind when writing, youre more likely to avoid a slip-up that impacts the quality of your content.

Government 111

Government Medical Banking Education 111

Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The editor who took over, more interested in publishing nonfiction than fiction, politely passed. Orphaned twice yet undaunted, I began writing another novel. Published by Akashic Books, part of their Noir series, Denver Noir was the best group project I ever did. All this time, I was writing my third novel, Anyone But Her.

Publisher 145

Publisher Publishing Publishing Editorial 145

Elna Cain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Over on my Youtube channel, I posted a couple of videos on different websites that pay you to write. I call these types of writing gigs, ad hoc gigs since it’s a one-off type of submission. You can also have ad-hoc clients that call on you a few times a year as well (I’ve had a few of those types of writing jobs too ).

Website 226

Website Retail Portfolio Writing 226

Copywriter Collective

JANUARY 10, 2025

How to beat AI and short attention spans by writing with purpose and intent. Back in November, we published an article discussing the use of copy in the Tech industry. Check out our article on AI we published back in January 2024 where we discuss how AI can assist you in your writing process.

Copywriter 105

Copywriter Copywriting Script Copy 105

iWriter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Welcome to the dynamic world of content writing, where trends shift faster than a scroll through your social media feed! Myth 1: Length Equals Quality The belief that length equals quality is a common myth in content writing. Relying solely on keywords can lead to unnatural and awkward writing.

Engagement 52

Engagement Writing Social Media Content 52

ContentWriters

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here’s how to develop, write, and promote an effective healthcare white paper that resonates with your target audience. Planning Your White Paper Whether you publish a white paper once a year or twice a month , start with a clear strategy before writing your first word.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Medical Writing Lead Generation 59

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.

Editorial Team 78

Editorial Team IT Marketing Finance 78

Backlinko

JULY 26, 2024

The typical length of a blog post is 1427 words ( Orbit Media ) 61% of bloggers typically publish content between 500 and 1500 words long. Only 14% of blogs typically publish 2000+ word posts ( Orbit Media ) Nearly half (47%) of bloggers publish every week or multiple times per month.

Blog 88

Blog Blogging Social Media Blogger 88

Buffer

AUGUST 27, 2024

Let’s say you have an editorial calendar in Notion where each entry represents a piece of content you’re planning to publish. You could set up a Zap that triggers when a new entry is added to this calendar, automatically scheduling a post in Buffer to promote that content on your social media channels.

Social Media 81

Social Media Content Creation Content Promotion 81

ContentWriters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Businesses deciding when to publish a white paper must thoroughly understand their audience. The first step in identifying how often you should publish a white paper is researching your industry. If you have a lot of changes in your industry or your business, you likely need to publish a white paper frequently. How frequently?

Publisher 97

Publisher Publishing Publishing Content Creation 97

Credible Content

JUNE 23, 2023

“Direct response copywriting is the art and science of writing copy that gets people to take action.” “Direct response copywriting is writing that is designed to elicit a specific response from the reader, such as making a purchase, signing up for a newsletter, or calling a toll-free number.”

Copywriter 130

Copywriter Copywriting Promotion Persuasion 130

Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Look – What’s the fastest way to build your freelance writing business when people are losing their jobs everywhere you look? There is massive potential for YOU to build a successful freelance writing business FAST because…there are tons of freelance writing jobs available. Here is Problogger’s job board.

Freelance 198

Freelance Writing Finance Social Media 198

The Creative Penn

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How can you create a high-quality photo book and publish it on Kickstarter? Jeremy Bassetti is a travel writer, editor, teacher, and author of historical fiction, as well as the host of the Travel Writing World Podcast. Now, you were on the show talking about the wider aspects of travel writing in September 2021.

Publishing 98

Publishing Publisher Publishing Writing 98

Income Diary

MARCH 19, 2024

The journey from obscurity to online prominence begins with understanding and executing impactful promotional strategies. In this Ultimate Guide to Promoting Your Website for Free, we delve into 8 proven methods that empower business owners to take the helm. Lastly, let’s not underestimate the power of your email signature.

Promotion 105

Promotion Website Social Media Advertising 105

Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 12, 2023

In this new era of AI-powered writing tools , I’ve been thinking a lot lately about quality when it comes to writing. Or are there still publications and organizations out there dedicated to producing top-notch, highly researched, funny, culturally relevant writing? A writing brief. The latter is a LOT of work.

Editorial 221

Editorial Writer Editorial Team Search Engine Optimization 221

Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are a hundred and one good reasons to write business trade books. I’m among the few writing professionals with graduate-level coursework in digital media, advertising, marketing, communications, social media, and more. But more consequential is my nearly 40 years in the literary and publishing industry.

Writing 130

Writing Manufacturing Digital Media Consulting 130

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.

Writing 143

Writing Prose Construction Text 143

Grammarly

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly Below, well go over seven marketing communication trends every marketer should know about. Of course, the increase in personalized marketing messages also increases the need for quality writing across every touchpoint and customer group.

Communication 105

Communication Marketing Storytelling Social Media 105

Jane Friedman

MARCH 22, 2023

All material is considered for circulation to lit agents—multiple Book Pipeline authors have signed with reps and gotten published since 2020! Question After more editing of my manuscript, I hope to self-publish my book based on my journey with bipolar II disorder. Fiction and nonfiction accepted. Submit now.

Writing 140

Writing Medical Storytelling Entertainment 140

Bramework

AUGUST 1, 2023

Understanding how to write blog posts faster is key to maximizing a business’s growth and success. Content writers, like you and me, recognize that finding time to write can be hard, and increasing productivity can seem even more challenging. Time to grab some coffee and get writing? THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS.

Blog Post 98

Blog Post Publisher Publishing Publishing 98

Credible Content

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Main KPIs to measurement when writing content. I have rarely written about key performance indicators (KPIs) because as a content writer , I write content and deliver the documents to my clients. Content writing KPIs – what do they mean? Why is it beneficial to measure KPIs when writing content? Time on page. Bounce rate.

Writing 130

Writing Content Copywriter Copywriting 130

Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

31, 2023) Question I attend webinars and online conferences, to learn the craft of writing, though I was a poet in another life back when getting my BA. I was raising a child so hedged my bets by double majoring in developmental psychology and creative writing. (Expires Dec. Hedging my bets gave me less craft lessons. So why can’t you?

Writing 141

Writing Storytelling Creativity Writer 141

The Creative Penn

JULY 17, 2023

What are the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs self-publishing? Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. How can you combine multiple options for a more creatively satisfying — and profitable — author career? Look at you now.

Publishing 98

Publishing Publisher Publishing Copy 98

Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The article below, published in Conroe City Lifestyle , could easily be something found in interior design books. Now is a great time to write a promotional corporate book filled with your amazing talent, advice, projects, and journey through a competitive market. The post Interior Design Books — I Can Help You Write Yours!

Architecture 130

Architecture Writing Entertainment Editorial 130

Express Writers

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The posts have similar writing styles and imagery. Image from Instagram Image from Ghiradelli Youll first notice they both promote chocolate, yet they look entirely different. Stick to the Same Writing Style Several notable music artists suddenly switched styles, losing a large portion of their fan base. Or next month?

Brand 98

Brand Content Marketing IT Marketing 98

The Creative Penn

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Subscriber Surge Giveaways [ Written Word Media ]; Key Book Publishing Paths [ Jane Friedman ]. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system.

Publishing 98

Publishing Publisher Publishing Promotion 98