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Writing Storybooks with Inspiration from the Storybook Capitol of America in Abilene, Texas

Melanie Saxton

Horton Hears a Who Photo by Chris Koehn of Chrissy Cakes & Bakes in Montgomery, TX Installed: 2013 Sculptor: Leo Rijn Book: Horton Hears a Who! The Grinch Photo by Chris Koehn of Chrissy Cakes & Bakes in Montgomery, TX Installed: 2013 Sculptor: Leo Rijn Book: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Do You Need Help Writing Storybooks?

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Are You Sure You Don’t Have an Author Platform?

Jane Friedman

In spring 2017, after learning that an aspiring nonfiction author would need a book proposal to find a publisher, I enrolled in a two-Saturday proposal writing class at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. In 2013, Samantha’s mother, Jane, who by then had come to support my efforts, suggested that I write a book about her daughter.

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Lessons Learned from 12 Years as an Author Entrepreneur

The Creative Penn

In the intro, Finding readers [ ALLi blog ]; Writing the Shadow Kickstarter. Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid , writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker.

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15 Bloggers to Watch in 2013

ProBlogger

Welcome to the 2013 edition of Bloggers To Watch. This is the last time I’ll be writing this yearly round-up. She shows what you can achieve with your blog, and your life, if you step outside of the echo-chamber and pursue creative projects. I also recommend that you check out Creative Mornings. Jenny Lawson.

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How to Edit Your Résumé in 7 Steps

Grammarly

Give your writing extra polish Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly Why is editing your résumé important? Although it’s not the standard in most other kinds of writing, it’s usually best to avoid using personal pronouns in a résumé. Design and implement social media strategies for clients.

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The Other Pitch Packages Authors Should Prepare

Jane Friedman

But pay attention to the nuanced distinctions among them as you write—for as the audience, placement, and formatting varies, so too must the sequence, tone, and scope of your language. population that listened to a podcast within the last week has skyrocketed from about 7 percent in 2013 to 26 percent in 2022. million by 2024.

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Generative AI Models, Explained

Grammarly

This capability positions generative AI at the heart of innovation, allowing for creative and dynamic applications across diverse fields by interpreting and transforming input data into novel creations. Kingma in 2013. How are generative AI models developed?