Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 27, 2022

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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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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The Write Life

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The term “sensory language” refers to language used in writing that connects the readers to real life senses—touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste. Mastering writing with sensory language can elevate your prose, help your audience empathize with your characters, and create an overall more engaging story.

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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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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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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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

How do some freelance writers demand $1/word while you’re stuck at $100/article (or less)? Or their poetry-dripping prose. But what’s more likely: those freelance writers have learned how to find, attract, and retain high-paying clients. Which type of freelance writing jobs lead to the biggest pot of gold ?

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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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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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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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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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ContentWriters

JUNE 20, 2024

Fluff is great in pillows, but fluff in writing is a serious problem. What Is Fluff in Writing? Fluff writing is adding words that are irrelevant to the topic, adding unnecessary words, or making a piece harder to follow or even boring to the reader. Writing fluff disrespects readers by suggesting their time is not valuable.

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The Write Life

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

These potent tools wield the power to evoke emotion, spur action, and forge a deeper connection with readers, making them indispensable in the arsenal of any writer. Whether it’s to inspire joy, ignite a sense of urgency, or build trust, the strategic use of trigger words can significantly enhance the impact of your writing.

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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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Article Writing

AUGUST 10, 2022

Hiring a content writer for your marketing agency is part art, part science and part nightmare. At some point, it becomes a little tempting to log on to any freelance writing platform, post a job description, and then hire the best person who applies within the next hour or so. Hiring The Right Writer For Your Marketing Agency.

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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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Article Writing

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Hence, your writing needs to be on point, and your voice needs to be strong. . That’s what every unique article writer knows. Start by writing in a more concise, direct way. In other words, go through each sentence you write and look for words you can cut that won’t hurt the flow and tone. What is the best way to do that?

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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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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. Who are you writing for? If not, don’t worry.

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Writing can be a daunting task, but the right writing strategies can turn that blinking cursor from an enemy into a friend. Whether you’re crafting a novel, diving into academic writing, or creating blog content, specific techniques can break the wall of writer’s block. Try a creative writing prompt.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 24, 2023

And the best part: It’s one of the easiest yet powerful ways to transform your writing. 15+ Chiasmus Examples That’ll Add a Creative Edge to Your Writing The word chiasmus was originally Greek for “crossing” or “X-shaped.” We can learn a lot from writers like John Milton. Why Use Chiasmus in Your Writing?

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