Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With each novel I’ve written, this has certainly been the case for me, but with my fourth manuscript, the sensation was slightly diminished because I knew by then what still lay ahead: writing the author’s note. Write in the first person. This is why I struggle with writing notes. Is it necessary to write an author’s note?

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ContentWriters

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Whether you need to write a marketing script for social media, commercials, or podcasts, a powerful script will help you stand out. Unlike traditional writing, marketing scripts must balance persuasive messaging with entertainment value while adhering to strict timing and format requirements. The good news?

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Or perhaps you’re just starting out and wondering what types of freelance writing gigs could actually help you earn a full-time living. Either way, I’m here to share some real-life examples of the freelance writing work that can consistently bring in £1,000 or more per month. That seems like a lofty goal.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In the ancient tradition of using machines to complete boring tasks, AI can now write letters for you! AI letter writing can help put your thoughts into words, whether an email, personal letter, or work correspondence like a cover letter. All you have to do is learn how to use an AI writing assistant.

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Enchanting Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

And I like that writing allows me to connect with that part of me. When I started writing seriously in my early 40s , I had a love-hate relationship with writing. I hated writing first drafts. I often wondered why writing seemed so hard. I feel that aliveness when I write, too. What was wrong with me?

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Imagine writing about something that bores the heck out of you for the rest of eternity To help you avoid the mistakes that freelance writers make early in their careers, I’ve put together a list of the most lucrative freelance writing niches. Medical Medical writing is hands down a highly profitable freelance writing niche.

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ContentWriters

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As a writer, learning how to write in active voice is the gold standard for most content. If you want to thrive as a content writer, there are a few active writing rules to follow. Active voice is the key to streamlining your writing, improving readability, and creating impactful content. What is Active Voice in Writing?

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As writers, we often long for the perfect guide to where we should submit our writing. Available submission resources Ranked lists are the most clearly organized submission resource, in that they tell us which venues are most advantageous to publish in if our goal is to achieve prestige for our writing.

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Write Freelance

JANUARY 21, 2023

Finding and enrolling in the best creative writing courses in India has been more difficult than I thought. At least it used to be, seven years ago when I had just dived into freelance writing. I wanted to hone my skills and practice fiction writing too, which is when I started looking for creative writing courses online.

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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Copywriters call it a 'hook,' and learning how to write social media hooks can be the difference between your followers scrolling past your post or stopping in their tracks to see what you have to say. Thankfully, you can write hooks that are both accurate and enticing without resorting to sensationalism. 

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Enchanting Marketing

MARCH 7, 2023

What makes writing worth savoring like that? At school, you probably learned that good writing is coherent, focused, and correct. So, what did I learn about good writing? Good writing is creative Creativity comes in many forms. Writing starts with what I’m paying attention to. The best writing is personal.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 13, 2025

15 for the online class Organize Your Writing Life. Weve all heard the famous writing advice: I like to get ten pages a day, which amounts to 2,000 words. Stephen King I only write when Im inspired, so I see to it that Im inspired every morning at nine oclock. Peter De Vries Just write every day of your life.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 14, 2025

But I carried forward an important lesson from projects one and two: Writing in an entirely different medium gives you the opportunity to explore storytelling in fresh and interesting ways. Initially after the film screenings came to an end, I thought Id write about my fathers ship salvage career. Eventually, I had a manuscript.

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Enchanting Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

I wanted to write. I loved writing. But still … I’d do anything to delay writing. And then adrenaline would fuel a writing session, often late at night. Some people say: Just put your bum on a seat and write. I became more productive, and writing has become less stressful, more joyful.

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Enchanting Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

Do you ever wonder how others edit their writing ? The writing has become sensory , almost like a movie. How to revise your writing. Kent Haruf used a similar ritual to write fiction. He blindfolded himself so he could fully immerse himself in the fictitious town he was writing about. Want to know more?

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Freelance Union

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Freelancers Union members receive 30 days of free unlimited access to CleanMyMacX and Setapp: [link] You might think of the best AI writing tools as a recent invention that makes everything easier for freelance writers. So, what if you had a solution that made the writing process easier? Why using AI writing tools is beneficial?

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

She is leading a cruise writing retreat September 310 from New York City to Southampton, England, on the Queen Mary 2. In the fall of 2022, I went on my first ever writing retreat, a week in Tuscany in company with ten other writers and two respected instructors. I had a list of things I wanted to work on during this time.

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Enchanting Marketing

AUGUST 27, 2024

She wants her writing— her newsletter, blog, LinkedIn posts —to be human, to be personal. Why write if your followers just shrug their shoulders? How to write like a human This post is inspired by Brené Brown’s book Daring Greatly. Write to sell, to market, or to teach, but always put human connection first.

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Enchanting Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

But could it be that a dash of wordiness sneaks into your writing? To keep your writing focused, determine its purpose: Write for one reader and know what you want them to do. How does that translate to writing? Writing isn’t quite like that. No rule exists to tell us when writing is too wordy.

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Enchanting Marketing

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel uncertain about your own writing? Most of us are unhappy about our writing. We despair at the gap between how we write and how we’d like to write. Mastering writing may feel like climbing a huge mountain You start your climb with a positive mind and full of energy. We procrastinate. What to do?

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Write Freelance

JUNE 13, 2023

There was a time when all writers needed was a pen and paper to write their thoughts. But in the modern day, content writers who write for digital media need an arsenal of tools under their wing. After all, being a freelance content writer isn’t just about writing sentences that seem interesting to read.

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Blogging Wizard

AUGUST 20, 2024

Do you shy away from writing longer, authoritative blog posts in fear of how long it will take? All you need is a better approach to writing blog posts in.

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Enchanting Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2023

And she doesn’t like the tone of her writing at all. Helena is an expert in climate change, and she’d like to write in a conversational tone … As if she’s explaining climate change to a friend while sipping an ice tea at the town plaza. How to write conversationally Some say … Just write like you talk.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In a world where AI-driven tools are revolutionizing communication, the basics of effective business writing remain vital for lasting impact. In this post, we introduce nine essential characteristics of good business writing and explore how you can apply them to your writing process.

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Are you struggling to boost your writing speed? My writing speed was so terrible, I even quit freelance writing for a while. My writing speed was so terrible, I even quit freelance writing for a while. When I came back to freelance writing after a long break, I had a new attitude-and a new skill set.

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Enchanting Marketing

MAY 9, 2023

It’s one of the most asked questions in my inbox … Why is writing so hard? What are the routines that make writing easier? Writing IS hard. Yet, there are ways to make writing more joyful. The big misunderstanding about writing When writing feels easy to read, it can seem like it was also easy to write.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 2, 2025

Wondering if there are online magazines that pay decent freelance writing rates in 2025? But businesses, magazines, and digital publications still have freelance writing jobs they need to fill. Yes, you read that rightyou might be able to get paid to write poetry by The Sun Magazine. You’re not the only one. USD a word.

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Enchanting Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the world of online writing, we often talk about followers, audiences, and email lists. Leave a piece of yourself in your writing When I think of the best hotel check-in experiences, they were all personal, and they were all a little different. Being yourself in your writing may seem difficult at first. I feel welcome.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 13, 2023

Have you been hearing a lot about AI and AI writing tools? The age of an AI writing tool is here, and as freelance writers, we need to EMBRACE this new way of writing. I know many writers are thinking this is the end of freelance writing, but it’s not. The AI Writing Tool I Use. How I Use An AI Writing Tool.

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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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Backlinko

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

But when you write an article, you’re looking to accomplish more than just catching attention. In this blog, we’ll show you exactly how to write an article that does just that—in seven steps. Step #1: Find a Relevant Topic One of the first hurdles in writing an article is deciding on a topic.

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Long ago, I came up with a list of ways working freelancers can grow their writing income. If you’ve been wondering how to make money writing—serious money, that is—this list is for you. How to make money writing Aren’t you sick of the negativity out there in the freelance writing community? I know I am.

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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

They definitely don’t write with emotional intelligence. Fortunately, we have a solution for that… Emotionally Intelligent writing. Here are five ways in which emotionally intelligent writing raises the bar way above what AI alone can achieve. #1 1 – Emotionally Intelligent writing makes people feel heard and understood.

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Enchanting Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To write a story about your product or service, think about your favorite client. For instance, here’s the story of Irene Yam, who enrolled in the course Stories in Miniature : I’m writing my first book. Recalling that story reminds me to write rich descriptions. We can write about what really matters to us. Less stress.

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Enchanting Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve thought a lot about writing this year. And about the value of writing. Writing has felt as an act of defiance. And, sometime in June, my inner critic tried to tell me writing was a waste of my energy. Quit writing! Because writing makes me feel alive, and it allows me to be my best self.

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Blogging Wizard

OCTOBER 27, 2023

With the right mindset and preparation, you can teach yourself how to write faster. Writers push themselves to their limits whenever deadlines are just around the corner. We have 25.

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Enchanting Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And beautiful writing? I used to think that beautiful writing was just about a poetic writing style. Beautiful writing is vivid, concise, and rhythmic. But the more I think about it, the more I realize there’s more to beautiful writing than style. Beautiful writing is alive. Each word is chosen with care.

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