Neil Patel

AUGUST 27, 2021

Do people tell you that you should try using your creative skills to make a living? In 2017, Substack took the market by storm by allowing creatives, journalists, and bloggers to make money from their own email newsletters. If you’re charging $75 per month but only publishing two newsletters, you may lose subscribers.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It can be quite overwhelming, and sets you up for the comparison game and ‘perfection paralysis’ – not wanting to hit publish until your blog looks perfect. We received so many stories, some of which have been published on the ProBlogger podcast. Ghandi (May 2017). – Jenny (July 2017). in July 2017.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 19, 2017

Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist. Here are a few of my favourites: How Creatives Should Negotiate via Tim Ferris. He is a prolific writer and content curator and shares so many useful resources via his Twitter account. The site has since become one of the premiere destinations on the web for writers.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 24, 2017

From time to time, we all need to brush up on our creative problem solving skills and remind ourselves that it’s OK to be disruptive and take risks. It used to be hard to find good writers on the internet. Nowadays, good writers are a dime a dozen. Getting published at notable outlets is a big deal for any marketer.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 24, 2017

From time to time, we all need to brush up on our creative problem solving skills and remind ourselves that it’s OK to be disruptive and take risks. It used to be hard to find good writers on the internet. Nowadays, good writers are a dime a dozen. Getting published at notable outlets is a big deal for any marketer.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 12, 2023

Stephen Marche talks about the creative process behind Death of an Author , 95% written by AI, out now from Pushkin Industries. How authors might approach co-creating with AI if they want to work with traditional publishers What remains the same despite advances in technology: “Creative AI is going to change everything.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 25, 2017

2017 will go down as the year contributors to the magazine repeatedly blew my mind. At least a half dozen CCO articles in 2017 inspired an exclamation I can only describe as “No sh*t?!,” Virtual reality and a sit-down with author of The Martian ( February 2017 ). Making sense of AI, plus ideas about hiring ( April 2017 ).

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 6, 2022

There’s a fantastic team of writers and editors behind the scenes bringing these to life, and we’ve been working out the kinks in recent months before we lean into any sort of marketing push. The Freelance Writer’s Den Course. In October, I collaborated with the Freelance Writers Den for a four-week intensive course on writing skills.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

In the writers’ groups where I hang out online, these queries are evergreen: How do I know if I need a copyeditor  before  I submit my work to an agent or editor? The replies and comments are typically so head-spinning in their range and variety that no one could blame writers for being confused. Note to Readers.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 17, 2024

According to the New York Times, as of May 2017, this increasingly popular blogging platform was up to 60 million unique visitors each month. If your post looks good in the editor, it’s going to look good when your post goes live after you click the “Ready to publish?” Writers who stepped away for a season, but are making a comeback.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

How can we shift our mindset to thinking about a long-term creative career? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. What can we do now that will make our future selves happy? Dorie Clark gives some ideas for playing the long game.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 21, 2024

How can you build a creative, sustainable career as a ‘mid-list' indie author? With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. Thorn Coyle explains more in this episode. Joanna: Yes.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You can get examples of word counts of chapters in actual published novels here and here and here. Creative use of chapter length. Planning a book’s chapters can happen in more than one way, depending on how a writer works. Knowing its goal, a writer knows when the goal has been reached. Reedsy Blog, October 18, 2017.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

In the intro, how to predict and profit from publishing trends [ ALLi blog ]; my live, in-person events IRL and online; Trends for 2023 webinar with Alex Newton, K-lytics. Today we're talking about Five Steps to Author Success: Write Books Readers Love and Become a Full-Time Writer. So welcome, Rachel. It's lovely to be here.

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Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 9, 2018

Long decried as evidence that AI will herald in a new soulless age, machine-made content is one of the most controversial applications of AI … but, under the right circumstances, it may be the most pro-creative. ArtificialIntelligence under right circumstances, might be the most pro-creative content creator. Let me explain.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Narrative Science “rents” Quill mostly to financial clients for whom it can create 10- to 15-page financial reports in a matter of moments (what would take a writer possibly weeks to put together). WashPost HS Sports (@WashPostHS) September 2, 2017. MIT Technology Review reports Quill is churning out over a million words a day.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 22, 2023

Because actually, I never had it in my life plan to become a writer. And yet, as you said, it's actually the daily exercise of writing, finding readers, publishing. So my goal was never to sell 600,000 books or become an international bestseller or sign a publishing deal in Japan. Marc Reklau shares his tips in the interview.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 26, 2023

What are some of the tools and why are creative direction, voice, and taste, so important? In the first 28 mins of the podcast, I give an extended introduction about the various legal cases around AI and copyright , my thoughts on the best way to approach it for your creative work, and how to use AI tools ethically and responsibly.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

If you’re a chief content officer , copywriter, designer, or programmer searching for ways to create more and better content in less time, you’ll find fresh ideas for improving your creativity, productivity, and writing skills with these best books from 2017. Efficiency: Building your team’s creativity, planning, and productivity.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 26, 2022

In this strategy (or lack of strategy), bloggers simply publish content and then wait for visitors to stumble upon it. Research all of the opportunities and don’t be afraid to get creative. If you aren’t a great writer, this doesn’t mean all hope is lost. This article was first published on Jan 12, 2017 and updated Jan 27, 2022.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 21, 2018

During 2018, authors and publishers created some of the most helpful and sophisticated content marketing books. Books published in 2018 tended to have better designed covers and short, punchy titles coupled with longer subtitles that described the benefits to readers. Make Blue Ocean Shift the first step in reinvention.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Traditional publishing is not a monolithic thing. There are different kinds of publishers, and authors want different things out of a publishing deal and relationship. Georgina Cross talks about her experience with two different traditional publishers and the pros and cons of each. Welcome to the show, Georgina.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Because no model exists, I set out to create a framework: Initially, this framework was based on the T-shaped professional model that Moz , Buffer , and many others have published. In The Creative Group 2017 Salary Guide , the authors explain: Creatives with skills outside their specialty are highly marketable.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 26, 2022

In this strategy (or lack of strategy), bloggers simply publish content and then wait for visitors to stumble upon it. Research all of the opportunities and don’t be afraid to get creative. If you aren’t a great writer, this doesn’t mean all hope is lost. This article was first published on Jan 12, 2017 and updated Jan 27, 2022.

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Write Freelance

AUGUST 12, 2020

Wondering how to become a freelance writer and find high paying jobs? I have been into freelance writing for over 6+ years (even before work from home was considered cool), and throughout this time, I have learned a lot about what it takes to be a good content writer and find high paying writing jobs. Who is a freelance writer?

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 9, 2017

Let’s not get to the end of 2017 and wish you’d finally taken the plunge. Blogging can help you be a better writer, a better marketer, or feel more confident on camera. Whether you want to break even for hosting and publishing costs or you want a six-figure salary, there are ways of making that dream come true.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

No matter how large or small your business is, or how experienced you are in content marketing, these recently published books can help you take your content marketing to the next level. During 2017, there has been a flood of practical, relevant, and well-written content marketing books for marketers of all levels of experience and expertise.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

I’m a full-time freelance writer with a travel blog as a side project. This habit has allowed me to transform my travel blog, and I’ve published more high-quality posts than I ever had before. Looking back on the past 12 months, this is what I’ve achieved: Published 51 blog posts, which is almost one a week.

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 4, 2018

This article is adapted from an excerpt in the new book The Creative Curve by Allen Gannett, from Penguin Random House. Most of what you know about creativity is a lie. Our culture has embraced the idea that creative genius is inborn and innate. You’re either a brilliantly creative content marketer or you’re not.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 9, 2017

Let’s not get to the end of 2017 and wish you’d finally taken the plunge. Blogging can help you be a better writer, a better marketer, or feel more confident on camera. Whether you want to break even for hosting and publishing costs or you want a six-figure salary, there are ways of making that dream come true.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Below is more information about our agencies, as gathered by one of our writers. In late 2017, NP Digital was born, ready to deliver digital marketing services at a superior level. Everything we do is underpinned by whatever is needed to improve our clients’ campaigns: strategy, data and analytics, creative, and more.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 29, 2024

In the intro, TikTok ban signed into law in the USA [ The Verge ]; No One Buys Books [ Elle Griffin ]; Please stop bashing book publishing [ Publishing Confidential ]; The Hotsheet ; Books sell, but book doesn't [ Seth Godin ]. Joanna: Now you were last on the show in 2017. So I work with writers every day.

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The Creative Penn

JULY 31, 2023

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. But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. How can you collaborate effectively with other authors in your genre? It's very exciting.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Photo by cottonbro studio The following article first appeared in my paid newsletter, The Hot Sheet , which covers book publishing industry news and trends for authors. Research other nonfiction writers and readers in your category and see what they’re posting—what style of video. Learn more. You’re not reinventing the wheel.”

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How can you reinvigorate your writing process, breathe life into your backlist, and prepare your author business for the rollercoaster that is publishing? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. Tracy Cooper-Posey gives her tips.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. So I started my first creative business in 2004. So welcome to the show, Russell.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After many years of people saying, “AI can never be creative, AI could never write fiction (i.e. How can we use the tools to achieve our creative purpose in an ethical manner, and understand that we need to curate, edit, and take responsibility for any usage? Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below.

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