Jane Friedman

MAY 30, 2023

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. Today’s post is by author and educator Lena Nelson , author of America’s Youngest Ambassador.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 4, 2024

Substack launched in 2017 and in its early days, I saw it as a fantastic, easy-to-use platform for starting a paid newsletter. I feel confident that my free newsletter will not stop publishing until I retire from writing and publishing. Children’s author Meg Medina has a newsletter like this, as do many published authors.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 19, 2017

Here are a few of my favourites: How Creatives Should Negotiate via Tim Ferris. I featured Alexis as one of the 20 Bloggers to Watch in 2012 describing her as a “publishing powerhouse.” What bloggers are you watching in 2017? The post Bloggers to Watch in 2017 appeared first on ProBlogger. Alexis Grant.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the intro, We used to do that [Seth Godin ]; Penguin Random House has acquired Hay House [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Business for Authors ; Your Author Business Plan ; OpenAI has announced a partnership with Axel Springer , the first publishing house globally to partner with them to integrate journalism with AI technologies.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. Shooter Flash: Monthly Shooter Flash spotlights bitesize brilliance with one winning story each month, which we publish online (plus in an annual anthology) and trumpet on social media.

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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. Getting published at notable outlets is a big deal for any marketer. But getting a publisher’s ear can be easier said than done. Tell a story and be creative. Be creative!

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Grammarly

MAY 17, 2023

SKILLS Content Marketing B2B & B2C Brand Management Leadership Hubspot, HootSuite, Adobe Creative Suite, Notion, Slack AWARDS Best Research Award presented at AAF NSAC competition finals. University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA August 2021-Present | Anticipated May 2026 B.A., Minors in philosophy and psychology.

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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. Getting published at notable outlets is a big deal for any marketer. But getting a publisher’s ear can be easier said than done. Tell a story and be creative. Be creative!

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Creative Little World

MAY 16, 2023

Take a look at some of my favourite issues: 2019 Breeze Summer 2018 Breeze Spring 2017 Breeze Autumn 2015 Breeze Winter All the issues I wrote for were designed and published by The Marketing Collective. The post Feature Editor For Southampton Airport Breeze Magazine appeared first on Creative Little World Copywriting.

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Creative Little World

APRIL 2, 2023

This annual guide was independently created, designed, and published by The Marketing Collective , and would be available in hotels and accommodation providers throughout Hampshire. The post Copywriting for Publication of Hampshire Guest Guide appeared first on Creative Little World Copywriting.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 12, 2017

According to a recently published report by email Monday, email marketing has an ROI of 3800% ($38 in return for every $1 spent). But it’s 2017, so you need to be a bit more creative and find new ways to effectively deliver your lead magnet to your audience and persuade them to join your list. Source: Quicksprout.

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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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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. Shooter Flash: Monthly Shooter Flash spotlights bitesize brilliance with one winning story each month, which we publish online (plus in an annual anthology) and trumpet on social media.

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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. Verna said, “It’s the same content, but just repurposing it by changing one or two things—the text, the song, the intro clip—that’s where you can get really creative.

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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. It's a natural part of the creative process.

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 6, 2018

Paolo Mottola, managing editor at REI Co-op and the 2017 Content Marketer of the Year, has demonstrated again and again how content can drive more than interest and engagement – it can drive action. Take It From Me also uses an interview format, but with a creative twist. The company has shut its doors every Black Friday since.

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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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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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Grammarly

APRIL 2, 2024

While the concept of transformers has been around since 2017, applying vast amounts of training data and improving model performance with human reinforcement has led to the breakthroughs we see today with generative AI natural language tools. Another benefit of generative AI: It can be a creative partner.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 5, 2023

Mastodon Mastodon was launched in 2017 as an open-source alternative to Twitter, and has a similar feel and functionality. Ello Known as the “The Creators Network, ” Ello is dedicated to connecting artists, brands, publishers and their fans. If you’re an artist, creative or gamer, check out Ello or Twitch.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Consider these findings on its engagement benefits from Edison Research’s 2017 Podcast Consumers report: Listener growth is strong: The percent of monthly podcast listeners has increased from 21% to 24% of the population year over year. Power of the podcast. Just how large an opportunity could podcasting represent for marketers?

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 26, 2020

For brands with an established place in the online hierarchy, their event promotion efforts don’t have to be particularly intense or creative. Take a look at the Inbound 2017 event page from years ago. Publish a few snaps about the planning phases of your event. But how do you actually go about promoting an event with it?

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 9, 2022

How can creatives approach AI possibilities with curiosity rather than fear? In the intro, ChatGPT , thoughts on the GitHub Co-Pilot case [ WIRED ]; and why digital abundance is an opportunity for curious creatives, not a threat. She's also the co-creator of LAIKA, an AI-powered creativity tool. Show Notes. So first up –.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

Many manuscripts are in good enough shape for submission; the publisher will commission a professional copyedit when the book is under contract. __. They know when to enforce strict writing rules and when to fudge in a creative context. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2017. Note to Readers. This blog will end in February!

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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

MAY 6, 2024

How can you use automation and tools to help you streamline your creative and business processes so you can get back to the writing? Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Chelle Honiker is the co-founder and publisher of Indie Author Magazine , Indie Author Training, Indie Author Tools, and Direct2Readers.com.

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the intro, Kobo Plus expands to audiobooks in Australia & New Zealand; Thoughts on the changing publishing environment based on Thrillerfest Audios (well worth buying!), So I've got a creative background. So I have this strange mix of creative and analytical , and I've been entrepreneurial my whole life. This is great.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2018

To find fresh research, limit your searches to a recent time span: Search for industry terms to see the research published in that time frame. A good book on your subject acts as a lens to view that world, sparking your creativity. Publish as a video or podcast. Transcribe and publish as a blog post.

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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

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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ContentWriters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A bio does not have to be a creative writing masterpiece but should be able to persuade readers that a credible professional wrote the content. Who is being held accountable for publishing accurate, factual information? While there is no designated length, a paragraph or two is all you need. Author bios are also living pieces.

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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. Russell: Sure.

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 6, 2022

I cut my reporting work back quite a bit this past year, pitching and publishing just a few pieces on retail trends and sustainable fashion over the past 12 months. I did, however, start writing for The Quality Edit , which has been a fun team to be part of and gives me a bit more creative freedom than business-style reporting.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2018

This year, B2B and B2C brands elevated their creativity to inspiring levels. Using stories, interviews, galleries, and guides, Fold explores the process of creativity and showcases work from across the world. Chris Miller (@Chris_Miller_6) December 15, 2017. A cruise line writes romance stories. Let’s all rock our quirk.

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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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Neil Patel

JANUARY 27, 2021

Craig Davis , the former Chief Creative Officer at marketing communications firm J. 38% of marketers publish new content at least weekly, while 91% of the most successful business bloggers publish at least once per week. The average blog post was 808 words in 2014, but was 1142 words in 2017. This will continue.

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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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