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“Erg, no kidding?” Interjections in Creative Writing

The Subversive Copy Editor

Creative License. You can see that even without a defined grammatical function, interjections are as useful as any other part of speech and especially useful to creative writers. This strengthens my impression that  in creative writing exclamation points are best used sparsely and with care. Punctuating Interjections.

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People Round-Up, Mid-August 2023

Publishing Trends

Production editor Carol Naughton will retire on December 15 and production manager Ellen Reed will retire on December 1. Jim Milliot , who has been editorial director of Publishers Weekly since 2014, will be retiring at the end of the year. Andrew Albanese has been promoted to executive editor. McElderry Books.

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Fashion Writing Jobs: The Best 24+ Places to Find a Remote Gig

Smart Blogger

Fashion writing is a multi-faceted career that requires creativity, versatility, and initiative. Drop-down menu categories include Fashion, Beauty, Editing, Creative , and more. Previous job postings include: Style News Editor Assistant to Editor-in-Chief Fashion Magazine Women’s Lifestyle Commerce Writer. Refinery29.

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37 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs (2023)

Smart Blogger

In 2014, I didn’t know Adam Connell of Blogging Wizard. writing (freelance copywriter, staff writer, short stories, article writer, non-fiction writer, creative writer, grant writer, medical writer, healthcare report writer, real estate writer, personal finance writer, creative content writer, script writer for podcasts, etc.),

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Writing Fast, Collaboration, And Author Mindset With Daniel Willcocks

The Creative Penn

How can you write fast but also make your creative process sustainable for the long term? Dan Willcocks talks about his creative and business approach. Before we start, I will say that this is a big moment for me because I've been listening to you since I started my author journey in 2014. Joanna: Ah, 2014.