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The New Chicago’s Here! The New Chicago’s Here!

Arrant Pedantry

There are several other firsts in the new edition, but for any concept to make it into the Manual , it has to be something that writers and editors might encounter as they get their words and images ready to publish. The 18th edition is also the first to cover emojis—mainly in terms of Unicode but also relative to sentence punctuation.

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7 ways to write beautiful prose

The Write Life

Writing beautiful prose isn’t something every writer nails in the beginning. Strong prose often reads like poetry. The term “purple prose” refers to writing that might be a bit too flowery. That’s not always a bad thing—lots of readers and writers love flowery prose. Avoid or reimagine cliché phrases.

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How to Write a Well-Balanced, Meaningful Sentence

Enchanting Marketing

We’re all bad writers. ” This blog post is inspired by the delightful book One True Sentence: Writers & Readers on Hemingway’s Art , a collection of 38 interviews examining some of Hemingway’s most interesting sentences. We often think of writers as being in charge of a story. It’s a collaboration.

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20 Break-In Magazines for New Freelance Writers

Make a Living Writing

Ever wonder where new freelance writers land their first assignments? If you’re a freelance writer just starting out, and you’ve had challenges trying to: Gain traction. Freelance writers (even if you’re new) can get paid to write, if you know where to look. Willing to work with new/unpublished writers. Grow your network.

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The Secret Sauce to Being a Good Writer

Jane Friedman

Here’s a controversial opinion: Writers are born, not made. If you’re a natural-born writer, then you’ll write your ass off either way. To be clear: Sometimes it takes “real” writers years, even decades, to succeed. Not everyone, ergo, is a writer. The second thing about being a writer is: My God, read a LOT.

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The Necessity & Power of Sitting With Your Critiques

Jane Friedman

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). As writers, we know that critiques are an integral part of improving our work. Remember, even if the future of this piece is unclear, creating it has made you a better writer. Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash. Remember your community.

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How to Create a Swipe File: A Guide for Bloggers & Writers

Smart Blogger

It’s little wonder then why writers, bloggers, copywriters, students, and creatives from all fields use swipe files to fine-tune their writing skills and brainstorm fresh ideas. When these writers needed to create a new piece of content, swipe files gave them something to lean on. But what is a swipe file anyway?

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