Publishing Trends

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We’ve updated our Literary Agent Contact Sheet for 2022. The 2022 list has contact information for hundreds of literary agents and agencies in the United States. Click the image above for the full PDF of the Publishing Trends 2022 Literary Agent Contact Sheet.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What has changed in the publishing industry over the last few years? Use coupon 2022 at checkout at CreativePennBooks.com (ebooks and audio, not print), and/or TheCreativePenn.com/learn for courses. Valid until the end of 2022. Jane Friedman is the author of The Business of Being a Writer , as well as other nonfiction books.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 31, 2022

I am more excited than ever this year about the books I want to write and publish. but now I'm ready to create at full throttle in 2023 , aided by the incredible AI-powered tools emerging for writers. Continue The Creative Penn Podcast. I've also got some short story ideas that I'd like to finish and publish.

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Content Hacker

OCTOBER 18, 2022

So, why is blogging still relevant in 2022? Blogging with a strategy in mind (versus just jumping online and forcing yourself to blog when you’ve got the energy) is a pillar of the content trends of 2022 that are here to stay. Build Creative AND Business Skills. You aren’t posting consistently. Watch it right here. In the U.S.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Why might a first-time author choose the self-publishing route? Plus tips for self-publishing and marketing. Get 33% off my ebooks, audiobooks and courses for the rest of 2022. Use coupon 2022 at checkout at CreativePennBooks.com (ebooks and audio, not print), and/or TheCreativePenn.com/learn for courses.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 13, 2024

For years now, the Indie Author Project has made an effort to find the best self-published books in communities across the U.S. The project encompasses public libraries, authors, curators, and readers working together to connect library patrons with great self-published work, primarily in fiction. and Canada. The process was fantastic.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this wide-ranging interview on the Prickly Pens Podcast, Joanna Penn talks about changing careers from IT to becoming an independent author, the early days of self-publishing and how things have changed, inspiration for fiction, generosity as the basis for a business, and how the future might look for writers. Show Notes.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this wide-ranging interview on the Prickly Pens Podcast, Joanna Penn talks about changing careers from IT to becoming an independent author, the early days of self-publishing and how things have changed, inspiration for fiction, generosity as the basis for a business, and how the future might look for writers. Show Notes.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Recently an article was published at Vox titled “Everyone’s a sellout now.” The dour conclusion, probably the writer’s predetermined conclusion when she began her research: more or less. This article makes the classic mistake of conflating all kinds of artists and creative industries and painting them all with the same brush.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JULY 15, 2022

Writers can’t be blamed if they’re confused! However, in similar passages in the same book, the writer (or editor) might opt for the extra oomph: “Do it because you’re human!” How is a writer to choose? In creative writing, exclamation points have power, but not as much as you might think. Creative License.

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The Creative Penn

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How can you create a high-quality photo book and publish it on Kickstarter? Jeremy Bassetti is a travel writer, editor, teacher, and author of historical fiction, as well as the host of the Travel Writing World Podcast. Jeremy: So in, I guess, the fall of 2022, I went on sabbatical from my work, I'm a professor by day.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How does curiosity fuel creativity? Maria Brito talks about How Creativity Rules the World. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. How did you break out of such a high-paying job to start a creative business?

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

What are some of the fundamentals behind self-publishing success? James Blatch shares tips and insights as well as introducing the Launchpad course from Self Publishing Formula. He’s also the co-founder of Self-Publishing Formula, Fuse Books, Hello Books, and the co-host of The Self-Publishing Show. Show Notes.

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iWriter

JUNE 20, 2023

From articles generated by AI to essays crafted by human writers, the art of content writing plays a pivotal role in creating engaging and informative material. Additionally, the AI-powered content market is projected to reach over $250 billion by 2022, driving transformative advancements in content creation and distribution.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How does a creative career develop over the long term and when do you need to take a step back to consider how to move forward? In the intro, Amazon changes ebook return policy [ Society of Authors ]; Spotify introduces audiobooks [ Spotify ; FindawayVoices ; Publishing Perspectives ]; Neal Stephenson on The Sword Guy podcast.

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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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Publishing Trends

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Walker has been named VP, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Association of American Publishers. Martin’s Publishing Group. Gregory Brandenburgh joins Mango Publishing ’s international rights and sales team. At Andrews McMeel Publishing , Marya Pasciuto joins as Editor; she was previously Editor at Callisto Media.

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The Hoth

MARCH 10, 2023

One user even got ChatGPT to write a 30-page children’s eBook that he self-published through Amazon. All this buzz has people asking an important and rather scary question – will AI writers make human writers obsolete? However, NLP is only half the equation for AI writers like Jasper and ChatGPT. How does AI writing work?

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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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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With the pandemic appearing in the rear-view mirror for most of us, we’re greeted with more options to attend retreats that appeal to any writer. This post will surely meet you with a writer’s retreat that works for your budget, even if you’re stuck at home. Are you staying at home and looking for a retreat?

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Content Hacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Because even if you’ve got the skills already (you might have learned how to be a content writer at some point), one of the best things you can do for your business is to learn, instead, how to hire a content writer. But how do you find an AMAZING writer? It’s all in today’s blog on how to hire a content writer.

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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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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 31, 2024

On New Year’s Eve 2022, I stood in my backyard surrounded by friends, finishing the last drags of a cigar. It was a difficult and strange time to be a working writer. The best way to write for others is to write for yourself Freelance writers have the ultimate edge when it comes to sourcing new leads. I knew my goal.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

Article by Melanie Saxton Photography by Provided Originally published in Conroe City Lifestyle Montgomery County is blessed with an art culture that rivals the nation! With more than $2M in artist sales in 2022, this year just might top that figure! Last month, we enjoyed the Greater Conroe Arts Festival in Historic Downtown Conroe.

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The Write Life

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Besides, there are plenty of free writing contests that encourage and inspire boundless creativity with real cash prizes and career-advancing opportunities! Since it can be hard for a writer to know where to find them, we did the legwork for you. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest. Whatever your feelings about L.

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 11, 2023

Show Notes Using AI tools to overcome brain fog and help brainstorm AI tools to help writers with disabilities How to stand out in a saturated market Generative search for creating a more nuanced search Using AI as a co-writer and having fun What is the Future Fiction Academy and how does it help others? April 2022, I got COVID.

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Constant Content

AUGUST 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or dipping your toes into the world of freelancing for the first time, finding online writing jobs is becoming an increasingly popular avenue for finding well-paid, reliable writing work. Media Bistro connects freelance writers to work opportunities in the media industry. Free to join.

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Grammarly

MAY 17, 2023

Teaching Experience University of Iowa College of Medicine, Tutor , Iowa City, IA September 2022-Present Tutored second-year medical students in their pathology course, and in their preparation for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Vital Signs—Student Newspaper, Editor November 2022-Present Writer/editor of the “Profiles” column.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

AUGUST 18, 2022

Almost every writer I know has a love-hate relationship with their writing program, whether it’s Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, or a yellow legal pad. MS Word is the publishing workhorse, more or less required for submitting to agents and editors and publishers, but it’s pricey and not always friendly. Voice Narration.

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ContentWriters

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In late 2022 and early 2023, the launch of tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, Perplexity AI, and Claude sparked an explosion of interest in AI. They seemed poised to revolutionize the business landscape, especially in the creative, marketing, and tech industries. They are prone to inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and hallucinations.

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The Creative Penn

JULY 3, 2023

Four years ago, in July 2019, I put out a podcast episode that went through the 9 disruptions I saw coming for authors and publishing in the next decade. I mentioned ‘centaur publishing,' and suggest you check out AI Writing for Authors to find thousands of authors already experimenting with new ways of co-creating with AI.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. I follow the urging of the Muse.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If that sounds unhelpful, read on to see what real-life published writers are doing these days. Creative License Something funny happened when I searched through published novels for examples of commas after words like “said” in front of dialogue: I couldn’t find any. She said that I should “jump in the lake.”

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The Creative Penn

MAY 27, 2024

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. Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. Then I spent the next two years figuring out how to actually publish them.

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Shorthand Content Marketing

APRIL 22, 2022

As of April 2022, I’ve officially been a professional content writer for seven years. . Today, a lot of people ask me how I became a content writer. . b) think that you need to go to college to become a professional writer. ‘What is a content writer?’ Getting Started as a Content Writer.

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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. While book sales were down in 2022 compared to 2021, they’d be down much further if it weren’t for TikTok. Learn more. You’re not reinventing the wheel.”

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 6, 2022

So, this is one of my big goals for 2022: To take on fewer projects at a higher price point with clients I really enjoy working with on a long-term basis. I also just brought on a Project Manager to oversee things there, so I’m hoping to scale this operation up in 2022 without my time being super tied to it. Not cool.) Consulting.

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