Jane Friedman

JUNE 20, 2024

Scholars generally have two very different venues in which to publish their work, and hence two different audiences as well. 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. Make it clear.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Or at least the folks at the Erma Bombeck Writing Workshop think so because they’ve honored me with the distinction of “Humor Writer of the Month,” in conjunction with the release of my new essay collection Party Like It’s 2044: Finding the Funny in Life and Death. But am I a humor writer? Had she seen some of the other mothers?)

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 23, 2024

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. A writing retreat can be anything you want it to be. Doesn’t the idea sound amazing? Give yourself permission.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 15, 2024

Writing and publishing a nonfiction book is a big investment—of time, energy, and often money. We use the seed sentence from the writing teachers Marie Ponsot and Rosemary Deen: “They say __ but my experience tells me __” to help writers discover their counterintuitive ideas. What kind of publishing path is right for your book?

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

And besides, you’ve probably seen a thousand articles about famous first lines, and they all quote the same twenty, and you think, Yeah, yeah, I know I’m not Fitzgerald or Hemingway, and this doesn’t help me write my book. And he discovered that when he read the beginning of his book, the prose didn’t pop. But a paragraph!

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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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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

You think of precious writing moments sucked into the gaping maw of social media. For years now, we’ve been told by agents and publishers, “Nice writing, but you need more platform to sell this book,” or “I’m not sure where this fits in the marketplace—what’s your platform?” For many writers, platform is a dirty word.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Too many creative writers neglect the basics of sales copywriting when writing for retail brands. Before applying for copywriting jobs online, ensure you know how to write for retail. Understand the nuances and apply them to your writing. However, that’s not the case with professional copywriting and content 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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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You know…without a lot of experience, writing samples, or a massive portfolio. 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. A literary journal, publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction quarterly. Build your portfolio.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

 For a change of pace from client work, why don’t you consider entering writing contests in 2023? It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. You may find something valuable in what they have to say about your writing.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

 For a change of pace from client work, why don’t you consider entering writing contests in 2023? It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. You may find something valuable in what they have to say about your writing.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 30, 2023

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. Hundreds of books are published every year, and writers need criteria to craft their reading lists. Try to select a mix of genres, including the one you write in.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Traditional publishing is not a monolithic thing. There are different kinds of publishers, and authors want different things out of a publishing deal and relationship. Georgina Cross talks about her experience with two different traditional publishers and the pros and cons of each. Show Notes. Aspects of control.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 27, 2022

If you’re a natural-born writer, then you’ll write your ass off either way. A great example is my good writer-friend Allison Landa, whose memoir, Bearded Lady: When You’re a Woman with a Beard, Your Secret Is Written All Over Your Face was finally just published by Woodhall Press after a 17-year (yep!) (And, frankly, bottom lines.).

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

why sensory images and words are so persuasive); The definition of sensory details (plus examples); How answering five simple questions will help you write descriptive details that pack your content with sensory language; 500+ sensory words you can incorporate into your own vocabulary and writing (right now). Let’s dive in. The lesson?

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The new year is just around the corner and there are plenty of literary magazines looking for high-quality writing for their next issue. Literary Magazines Accepting Submissions in 2024 Literary magazines are periodicals, which are dedicated to publishing poetry, short stories, essays and more from writers at every stage of their careers.

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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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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In the intro, Amazon changes ebook return policy [ Society of Authors ]; Spotify introduces audiobooks [ Spotify ; FindawayVoices ; Publishing Perspectives ]; Neal Stephenson on The Sword Guy podcast. I use Publisher Rocket for researching book titles, categories, and keywords — for new books and for updating my backlist. Show Notes.

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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? But don’t worry.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 12, 2023

How authors might approach co-creating with AI if they want to work with traditional publishers What remains the same despite advances in technology: “Creative AI is going to change everything. So first up, tell us a bit more about you and your writing background and how you came to become interested in AI. Joanna Penn: No.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 9, 2023

How can we bring a place alive in our writing? How can we tackle the challenges of writing different types of books at different times in our writing career? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system.

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Jane Friedman

JULY 2, 2024

Today’s post is excerpted from The Untold Story of Books: A Writer’s History of Book Publishing by Michael Castleman. From the first copyrights to the present day, piracy has been a thread woven through the tapestry of publishing. They viewed writing for money as dishonorable. In current parlance, they were self-published.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet some brands are working with top comics creators and publishers such as Marvel Comics. OK, maybe writing this article as a comic script isn’t such a great idea, even if prose is at a disadvantage when discussing such a visual medium. Buddy, you can come back now. We work with them to get them up to speed pretty quickly.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Writing retreats are back on the calendar! What Are Writing Retreats? Writing retreats fall somewhere between a writing session and writing residencies. A writing retreat takes the best of both worlds combining beautiful serene locations with the intimacy of connecting with other writers for support.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Each of my published books was birthed from the pages of my notebooks and is peppered with snippets of dreams and morsels of dream wisdom. 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.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

First, let me introduce to your mental writing team: the Visionary, the Draft Worker and the Editor. Now the Visionary doesn’t write. The Draft Worker gets handed the ideas, and his job is to take the idea in front of him and write. But the Draft Worker doesn’t polish the writing. The Visionary heads the team.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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. A debate ensues about the moral of the story, but Homer concludes there isn’t one: “It’s just a bunch of stuff that happened!”

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The Creative Penn

JUNE 29, 2023

How can fiction authors use Sudowrite to assist with writing tasks they need help with? You can try Sudowrite through my affiliate link: www.TheCreativePenn.com/sudowrite Amit Gupta is a science fiction writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Sudowrite, an AI-powered creative writing tool. Sudowrite is an AI writing partner for authors.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Give your writing extra polish. Write with Grammarly. These situations include academic writing like research papers or argumentative essays , as well as business writing like cover letters , work emails , or reports. To enhance your prose. ORIGINAL] Which blog was your article published in?

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Grammarly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Your writing, at its best Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What are title case and sentence case? Title case and sentence case are two different styles of capitalization used in writing titles, headings, and headlines. Sentence case reflects the way sentences are written in traditional prose.

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Grammarly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Or how Carolyn Keene keeps producing Nancy Drew mysteries ninety years after the first one was published? Maybe you’ve seen CEOs with a few productivity books and wondered how they had time to write them. . A ghostwriter is hired to write works that officially credit another person as the author. literary prose.

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Smart Blogger

MAY 11, 2023

Are you wondering how to elevate your content writing game? In the ever-evolving digital world, mastering the art of content writing is crucial — but how can you stand out? Ready to become a content writing wizard? What is Content Writing? Then you can write a blog post that hits ‘em right in the feels.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

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. Writing takes energy and focus, and on good days, that might come easily.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 9, 2023

Just when you thought you finally found your dream job, your hopes are deflated by two simple, intimidating words: “writing sample.” And if you can just land this gig, your writing career will take off like you’ve always dreamed! But you don’t have any writing samples. What’s the Purpose of a Writing Sample?

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The Creative Penn

JULY 31, 2023

How can you write fast but also make your creative process sustainable for the long term? Thorn ; Claude 100K model on Poe.com ; Facebook AI Writing for Authors. But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. How can you collaborate effectively with other authors in your genre?

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