Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by The S**t No One Tells You About Writing Podcast. Step up your writing game and meet fellow writers with The Deep Dive Workshop, a 10-week series from the podcast hosts of The S**t No One Tells You About Writing. I’m a beginning writer. This is where I’ve been stuck.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). Even though I was writing daily, it’d been years since I’d received formal feedback, but a man there appreciated my edits on his novel’s opening and offered to read mine. As writers, we know that critiques are an integral part of improving our work.

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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. Before applying for copywriting jobs online, ensure you know how to write for retail. Retail clients have different needs.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 14, 2024

The prose has an immersive quality as I navigate complicated grief, investigate his cause of death, and eventually find my footing and place in the world. Throughout the writing process, I kept in mind several cinematic, propulsive memoirs I’ve read and loved that also used present tense. I knew it could be done. Or you might hate it.

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Grammarly

MAY 2, 2024

Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly Rooted in ancient Greek poetry, epithets often capture the essential characteristics of what they are describing. What is the purpose of using epithets in writing? What is an epithet?

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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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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 12, 2024

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. How can it improve your writing? that can be used to inspire your writing and boost your skills. How Can Swipe Files Improve Your Writing?

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 14, 2024

If you search Google for writing tips, you’ll find a lot of big promises. There’s no magical writing tip, idea, trick, strategy, or hack capable of turning bad writing into good writing. Develop your own writing style. When you sit down to write, tap into what makes you… well, you. Want to stand out?

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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 ). She sounds like a lot of the writers I work with. Even if you’re blocked, you surely can write that one question.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer and book coach Amy Goldmacher. 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.

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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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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Today’s post is excerpted from the book The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel’s Key Moments by John Matthew Fox ( @bookfox ). I don’t like studying first sentences of books—a sentence really doesn’t give the reader enough information or the writer enough room. Photo by Monstera. But a paragraph!

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Jane Friedman

JULY 16, 2024

For many writers, platform is a dirty word. 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?”

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 20, 2024

Photo by Andrew George on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer, podcaster and editor Wayne Jones. 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. Quite the contrary, actually. Make it clear.

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Contently

APRIL 13, 2023

For example, Paul Roetzer , the CEO of Marketing AI Institute, recently claimed in a podcast that generative AI reduces the average blog post writing and production time down from seven hours to two. A big one relates to the kind of content I write. (As You should, however, write a longer prompt with the specific details you need.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If you’re a serious writer, chances are good that you have a battered copy of Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird on your shelf (or, if you’re like me, maybe you’ve committed large chunks of it to memory). But when my first-year college writing students read Bird by Bird, they’re almost always coming to the book for the first time.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

By using sensory words to evoke the sense of sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell; smart and attractive writers just like you are able to make their words burst to life in their reader’s mind. And we know writers have been tapping into their power for a long, long time. Let’s dive in.

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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? Or maybe writer’s block? 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. But don’t worry.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Writing retreats are back on the calendar! With the pandemic appearing in the rear-view mirror for most of us, we’re greeted with more options to attend retreats that appeal to any writer. This post will surely meet you with a writer’s retreat that works for your budget, even if you’re stuck at home.

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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. They are usually aimed at beginning writers, and contain reading lists that would lay even an enthusiastic graduate student low.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 8, 2023

Who doesn’t love writing quotes? It can inspire you when you need a tiny lil’ spark to start writing. 28 Inspirational Writing Quotes 1. 28 Inspirational Writing Quotes 1. You fail only if… “You fail only if you stop writing.” A good quote can motivate you. Click to Tweet) — Ray Bradbury 2.

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ghostwriting a memoir means collaborating with a professional writer who remains anonymous. It allows you to reflect on your life’s journey, share your unique perspective, and preserve your memories for future generations — with the help of a writing assistant. The Writing Starts!

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Did you know you can earn money by finding greeting card writing jobs? Our guide below covers everything you need to know about freelance greeting card writing jobs, including how much you can make, which companies are looking for writers, how to land the gigs, and more. How much do greeting card writing jobs pay?

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BKA Content

APRIL 16, 2023

17 Content Writing Tips You Need To Use According to data reported by Time magazine , the average website visitor spends just 15 seconds before clicking away. SEO #Marketing Click To Tweet So how do you write good content that convinces readers to stay? Two solutions: Hire a content writer or write better content.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Writers can take advantage of this audible quality using assonance. The repetition created by assonance enhances your writing with rhythm, mood, and emphasis. Give your writing extra polish. Write with Grammarly. But assonance is also a way for writers to create rhythm and repetition without rhyming.

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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? What functionality does Sudowrite have that will be useful to different types of writers? Sudowrite is an AI writing partner for authors. It's the first AI tool built specifically for writing fiction. So welcome back to the show, Amit.

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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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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Are you a creative or literary writer looking to share your words with a larger audience of your peers? The new year is just around the corner and there are plenty of literary magazines looking for high-quality writing for their next issue. To submit a non-fiction piece, writers must send a query to their New York City office.

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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? Ever wondered how great writers consistently produce engaging content? Ready to become a content writing wizard? What is Content Writing?

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Here, we’ll look at the kinds of writing and speech that make stories, podcasts, and countless other media come to life, all while sticking to the truth. Your writing, at its best. Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is creative nonfiction? But facts are still primary.

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Make a Living Writing

AUGUST 7, 2023

Technical writing is both art and science, and hiring managers are looking for a specific skillset when they interview. We’ve curated 11 interview questions for technical writers to help you prepare and ace your next interview. But hold on to your style guides, dear writers! How do you source experts? Cold outreach?

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 18, 2024

Asyndeton makes your writing more dynamic, interesting, and powerful. Writers have used this literary device for thousands of years to awaken their audience and grab their attention. Writers have used it for thousands of years to create suspense and add emphasis. It helps with their writing style, flow, and beat of the music.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Created by OpenAI, GPT-3 content generators have polarized marketers and content writers. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about GPT-3 for SEO and how it’s going to affect your content writing. For example, Jasper lets you auto-populate content while you’re writing a message in Gmail or chatting in Slack.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 6, 2011

Then it hit me – for all that I don’t know much about Phil, I know this: he observes and pays attention to his writing. Not just how he’s writing now, but how he used to write, and how he’ll be writing in the future. Read, think, and then let us know your three favorite writing evolutions.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As I write this it’s still November and as you’re reading this, it’s the third week in December. So, Fergal’s article felt like a rallying cry for me and any other writer who has had to argue with stakeholders about why their buzzword bingo content does not sound more “professional.”. Journalism is a vocation,” he writes.

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Make a Living Writing

JUNE 14, 2023

Have you ever thought about your writing tone? Understanding how to use tones is an important skill for any type of writer. Understanding how to use tones is an important skill for any type of writer. No matter what you’re writing, be aware of your tone.

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Grammarly

MARCH 7, 2023

While reading Shakespeare can sometimes feel awkward because of the elaborate vocabulary, there is something undeniably rhythmic about the writing. Give your writing extra polish Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is iambic pentameter? Sometimes the rhythm isn’t quite so obvious.

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