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How Printing Innovations (and More) Created an Enduring Class Divide in Books

Jane Friedman

When homegrown writers sought publication, printers said, We’ll print your work—if you pay for it. Like today’s authors, colonial writers loved to express themselves, and if they wanted to publish, they had only one option. Writers and inventors are the only two occupations granted Constitutional protection. Why pay to publish?

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The Importance of Avoiding Fluff in Writing in the Age of AI

ContentWriters

Fluff occurs when writers insert phrases and sentences to make the pieces seem more substantial and informative. It forces readers to decipher a block of dense prose, only to find out there’s nothing there. In many cases, AI tools are replacing human writers. Below is an example. Summer is almost here.

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Everything You Want to Know About Becoming a Freelance Copywriter

Susan Greene

When did you first know you wanted to become a writer? I knew I wanted to be a writer from a young age. I was thrilled, but that wasn’t what made me decide to become a writer. I’d like to think that I’m an expert, but in truth I’m often humbled by other writers’ work. I was an avid reader as a kid. Start working.

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7 Golden Rules: Blogging in English for Non-Native Speakers

ProBlogger

I am not suggesting that simply by reading this article, you will become a fluent writer. Thankfully, this is easier in written than in spoken language: Nabokov and Conrad, apparently, never quite got rid of their spoken accents, but I am still to hear anybody accuse either author of “Slavic” mannerisms in his prose. It can be done.

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10 Writing Styles That’ll Transform Your Narrative (+ Examples)

Smart Blogger

In the diverse world of writing, ‘style’ denotes the distinct manner in which a writer weaves their words together. It embodies the tone of your prose, the cadence of your sentences, and the specific words you choose. It’s more than just adhering to grammar rules and sentence structures.

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What Is Mood in Writing? Crafting Emotion for Impact

Content Hacker

Mood is the secret sauce that writers use to evoke an emotional response in their readers. This is an area where many writers get tripped up, particularly if their story is plot-driven rather than character-driven. Types of Mood in Writing In literature, “mood” refers to the atmosphere a writer creates for the reader.

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