The Write Life

JUNE 5, 2023

You might have heard how important storytelling is when it comes to content and writing in general. No matter what type of writing you are doing, learning how to use storytelling to your advantage can help your work stand out and draw in readers. Table of Contents What Is Storytelling? Why Is Storytelling Important?

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Jane Friedman

MAY 30, 2024

In my role as founding publisher at Wonderwell Press, I meet many aspiring authors who are stuck on the question of whether to write a how-to book or a memoir. A typical memoir leans heavily on entertainment value through the author’s artistry and storytelling skills. Enter the “memoir with a message.”

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iWriter

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By tapping into your customers’ pain points , you can craft engaging and impactful posts that capture their attention and drive meaningful connections. Identifying Your Customers’ Pain Points A content writer uses various methods to identify customers’ pain points.

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ContentWriters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Who do you turn to when you need a writer? Both copywriters and content writers solve a need for the reader. With content, the intent is to engage the reader and attract leads from search engines. Content Writing Content is writing that delivers value in the form of relevant information about a company’s offerings and industry.

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Make a Living Writing

AUGUST 14, 2023

With so many tools for writers, a One Stop For Writers review is past due. These two established authors know what it takes to create an engaging story world! Their work in One Stop For Writers is profound, and reviewing it is a must. In this One Stop For Writers review I cover it all. What is One Stop For Writers?

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 12, 2023

Are you trying to figure out how to become a content writer? Content writers are basically freelance writers that create written content for various industries. While most content writers write for businesses to boost their online presence, other sectors, such as the medical and legal industries , will also hire content writers.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 1, 2018

Great storytellers come from all sorts of places. Great storytellers come from all sorts of places, says @EditorStahl. storytelling Click To Tweet. Let’s take a look at the secrets to their storytelling success. Great storytellers collaborate. He’s an actor, a producer, a director, and a writer (phew!).

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Animalz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

” I went down a Google rabbit hole, hoping to find out more about storytelling in content marketing. So I decided to settle for a lesser quest: finding out when to use storytelling in content marketing. So You Think You’re a Storyteller? ” – Stefan Sagmeister in You are not a storyteller.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you’re a voracious reader or an aspiring writer, understanding these differences can transform your reading choices and writing style. Fiction captures our imagination with its diverse storytelling methods. Historical Fiction : This genre offers a blend of accurate historical details with creative storytelling.

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Smart Blogger

JULY 27, 2023

Looking for content writer jobs that pay well and offer flexibility? As a beginning freelance writer, the opportunities are vast and varied. And how do you prepare yourself to become a successful content writer? Understanding the Role of a Content Writer What exactly does a content writer do, and why are they important?

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The Write Life

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Storytelling relies on great stories (surprise), told in an engaging manner and with quality writing. Business plans for freelance writers are simply documents of your goals for the upcoming years (usually 3-5). The quickest way to write your business plans as a freelance writer is to use a business plan template or software.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by Legacy Launch Pad’s Bestselling Book Bulletin. I’m a newbie writer, working on a memoir about a trip I took in 1976. On the one hand, you’ve collected all the material you’ll need to write an interesting book. Storytelling. None were new writers.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer Mirella Stoyanova ( @mirellastoyanova ). I retitled it to make a different point, one that I deeply hope more writers truly grasp and understand, for their sanity and success. Note from Jane: Mirella’s original title for her piece was “I’d Rather Be Writing.”

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Grammarly

APRIL 9, 2024

The history of epistolary novels Since the letter predates the novel, it was common for writers to include letters as part of their narratives when novels first emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe. Writing a book is not an easy feat, and writing an epistolary novel can be especially challenging.

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iWriter

MAY 22, 2024

Understand Your Audience Knowing your audience is the crucial first step in writing an engaging introduction. This alignment between your content and the reader’s expectations is what transforms casual browsers into engaged readers. Today, we’ll explore a few that will grab your readers by the collar and keep them hooked.

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The Hoth

MARCH 10, 2023

All this buzz has people asking an important and rather scary question – will AI writers make human writers obsolete? After all, AI writing assistants never get tired or experience writer’s block, meaning they can produce content far faster than humans. How does AI writing work?

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Kristi Hines

JUNE 1, 2023

ABCmouse – A platform offering engaging and educational activities for children aged 2-8. Bookworm – Leverage AI to receive personalized book suggestions, scanning myriad titles to identify your next great read. ChampDex – Engage in chat conversations with your preferred League of Legends champions!

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Imagine, for a moment, that you’re standing in a library searching for a book by your favorite author, Truman Capote. But with one sign pointing toward the fiction titles and another indicating that nonfiction is on a different floor, you realize you’re not sure what genre the book, based on a true story, belongs to. What is fiction?

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ditch the index cards and unleash your storytelling with Plottr – the #1 rated book outlining and story management software for writers. A lot of inadequacy that writers feel is driven, IMHO, by advice givers.) One of the reasons writers avoid writing is that we don’t know next steps on a writing project.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Today, the synopsis has become an essential tool in several fields, adapting its role to the needs of modern storytelling and communication. In Novels : Authors use synopses to pitch their books to publishers or literary agents. In academic writing, maintain a professional tone but ensure it’s engaging and accessible.

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Kayleigh Moore

AUGUST 31, 2022

Lately, the books I’ve picked up to read all have a common theme: They have a narrator or character who allows us deep inside his or her mind. Books, however, have pages upon pages in which a writer can pull back the curtain of their characters’ minds (and, more accurately, their own minds. If you don’t you feel even worse.”

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JANUARY 23, 2024

Writing for public relations (PR) can be a powerful skill to master as a freelance writer. In fact, you can even use PR writing yourself to build your own reputation as a freelance writer. Read e-books, articles, studies, and interviews related to the topic. After all, businesses need a good image to secure customers.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ditch the index cards and unleash your storytelling with Plottr – the #1 rated book outlining and story management software for writers. From the writer: I’ve had questions whether to present this as literary fiction with magical realism or magical realism with a literary bent. Is the voice engaging? Expires Dec.

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 25, 2023

As a writer and instructor of autofiction, I find the genre an inspirational way to explore pivotal life experiences. In this nexus of fact and fiction, writers can mine, select and transform their real life journeys, turning points and discoveries into story. First, let’s define the genre. Here are its features.

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Constant Content

JULY 31, 2023

You will need to capture your client’s voice in an engaging and credible manner. Take note of their storytelling techniques, character development, and use of dialogue. Being open to constructive criticism from established writers and editors is crucial. You should also study and analyze the writing of successful authors.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 10, 2023

In this post, we’ll cover the different niches available to freelance writers, and give you guidance on how to choose the right one for you. Which should you focus on when you’re a new freelance writer? Prospective clients are willing to pay a higher rate to writers who understand their industry and their audience.

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Content Writing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Writing is an art where the writer paints his ideas using a pen. Content writing is all about writing copies in the form of product descriptions, blogs, articles, e-books, flyers, emails, and brochures to describe products, services, and other collaterals in electronic form. It is an inherent quality that can only be altered by others.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Yet riffle through a handful of books on the shelf at any bookstore and you’re likely to see at least a few prologues—many of them in bestselling books and classics. As I say in my book Intuitive Editing , like sharks, snakes, or bears, prologues aren’t inherently bad; it just depends on how you encounter them. So what gives?

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Words Matter by Wix

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To become a writer, you need a unique voice. Second, your writer’s voice provides that particular authenticity in storytelling every reader craves. Follow our step-by-step plan to become a successful writer, while also making money from it. Is writing a viable career? hides huge discrepancies. hides huge discrepancies.

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Smart Blogger

MAY 26, 2023

Mastering various writing styles can transform your words from mere text to an engaging, compelling narrative. In the diverse world of writing, ‘style’ denotes the distinct manner in which a writer weaves their words together. Think of it as your personal brand, a key to engaging your readers.

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Content Hacker

APRIL 14, 2024

Coming up with fresh, engaging blog topics can feel like pulling teeth sometimes. 120 Best Blog Niche Ideas to Write About Generating consistent and engaging blog ideas can be challenging. Beginners and experienced writers alike often struggle to churn out a steady stream of engaging content. Sound familiar?

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ditch the index cards and unleash your storytelling with Plottr – the #1 rated book outlining and story management software for writers. A lot of inadequacy that writers feel is driven, IMHO, by advice givers.) One of the reasons writers avoid writing is that we don’t know next steps on a writing project.

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iWriter

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just dipping your toes into the writing pool, our blog post is here to equip you with all the tools and techniques needed to create effective website content that leaves a lasting impression on your readers. Another key element of persuasive language is storytelling.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 29, 2023

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published by Estelle Erasmus. Writing an opinion piece (or op-ed) about a topic in the news or in the zeitgeist is one way to get the attention of editors, even if you are not an experienced writer.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Hero’s Journey, introduced by mythologist Joseph Campbell in his book, Hero With a Thousand Faces , is a universal storytelling pattern found across cultures and eras. As a writer, learn to ground your character in relatable routines to accentuate the contrast when the adventure begins. Let’s jump in!

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 24, 2023

” It’s a question many a budding writer or avid reader has pondered. With a keen understanding of plot, you can elevate your storytelling, breathing life into characters and creating worlds that captivate audiences. “What is a plot?” Because a plot isn’t merely a string of events. Ready to learn more?

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Grammarly

JANUARY 24, 2024

In fact, it’s organized into three categories: Written discourse: Composed of written works like essays, blog posts, and books. Civil discourse: Spoken or written words characterized by its inclusion of multiple participants, all of whom engage on a level playing field. 2 Narration Narration is discourse presented through storytelling.

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