Jane Friedman

MARCH 12, 2024

Securing the services of a literary agent has long been the gold standard for authors pursuing a long and successful career in publishing. At the turn of the twentieth century, the so-called “author’s representative” emerged as the figure who would help authors cut a better deal with publishers. It’s easy to understand why.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 27, 2024

Want to know EXACTLY what you need to gain a writing job from the people that ACTUALLY hire writers? If you’re a new freelance writer and struggling to find clients, find writing gigs, and impress clients so that they give you glowing testimonials, then learn these tips. Maybe I’m privileged and trying to pay it forward.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Trade books are great marketing tools. But what if you’re not a writer. I write or edit books across all industries to help businesses gain an upper edge. Often, a memoir element is apparent in these books. And yes, as I wrote this on assignment for Conroe City Lifestyle , it made me envision the start of a book!

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Discover more here about Goodreads and learn more about my book editor and ghostwriter services here and here. As a book editor and ghostwriter , keeping up with literary awards is a must. Goodreads has announced “Best Book” winners for 2023 , and I’m excited to see the recipient book titles and authors.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

Be inspired by The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival and seek a professional art book editor to assist with your book-writing project! It might just provide some inspiration for your arts-themed book. Are You in Need of a Professional Art Book Editor? The post Art Book Editor appeared first on Melanie Saxton Media.

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When I started using LinkedIn as a freelance writer, I thought of it as a resume platform. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap. With the demand for freelance work, you need a place to market your skills and experience as a freelance writer.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Harlequin Teen (started in 2009) was relaunched as Inkyard in 2019, publishing both YA and middle-grade fiction. It’s only logical: Publishing is a business, and if the imprint doesn’t earn its keep, there’s only so long it can continue. Publicist Kathleen Schmidt , who has had a long career in traditional publishing, agrees. “If

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 14, 2023

How can you create a book series that children love — and that you can expand into multiple streams of income? In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Subscriber Surge Giveaways [ Written Word Media ]; Key Book Publishing Paths [ Jane Friedman ]. So welcome, Tonya.

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Make a Living Writing

JULY 5, 2023

Writers are often told to keep their day job until book sales take off, but what if you could find a day job in the industry you love? If you’re here, chances are that you love reading and book publishing jobs are up there in your list of dream careers. Not all book publishing jobs include this aspect.

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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. The agent or publisher has to have genuine enthusiasm for the story or writing itself. The subtitle: “So you want to be an artist.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photo by karina zhukovskaya Note from Jane: In the earliest days of my career, I served as managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, and one of the nicest parts of my job was calling up winners of our writing contests, including the National Self-Published Book Awards. My dream of literary stardom had cost them plenty.

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Credible Content

JUNE 2, 2023

20 benefits of publishing a blog post every day. Publishing daily demonstrates valuable and fresh content, positively impacting search rankings. Consistent publishing builds audience loyalty and increases repeat visits. Blogging has become an integral part of online communication and content creation.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 17, 2023

As a writer and a developmental editor, I experience the same highs and lows as the writers I work with. Trying to get an agent and a book deal seems like looking for a needle in a haystack. Likewise, publishing independently sounds like a confusing marathon without any guarantee of actual sales. I’m really glad I did it.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. Plus two free books for the author, and further books could be purchased at a 30% discount. He clearly loved and believed in books.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 27, 2023

I’m fortunate as a home writer to report and blog about exciting residential properties and improvements. Enjoy the article below published in June 2023 in The Woodlands City Lifestyle. Need a Writer or Editor in The Woodlands to Assist with Your Home-based Blogging, Books, or Marketing Material?

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Count on me to ghostwrite your book and make your dream of authorship a reality. The most important thing I relay to author clients is, “It’s an honor to ghostwrite your book.” Do You Need Me to Ghostwrite Your Book? Some may make inroads and then struggle to complete their books. Types of Books.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The article below, published in Conroe City Lifestyle , could easily be something found in interior design books. Do you have an interior design book percolating inside your head? I can help — I’ve edited thousands of literary and editorial manuscripts and ghostwritten nearly 30 books.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 29, 2023

Get assistance from a tourism book editor. Are you thinking about writing a book on tourism, travel adventures, or special destinations here and abroad? Count on me, a tourism book editor, with decades of experience in my portfolio! Do You Need Assistance From a Tourism Book Editor? Writing a travel or tourism manuscript?

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Diving into the “novel vs book” debate isn’t just splitting hairs — it’s about getting to the heart of what we read and why it matters. Book or Novel? But if you’re seeking information, learning material, or practical advice, you’ll likely choose a nonfiction book. Why Does it Matter?

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are a hundred and one good reasons to write business trade books. Whether you offer flooring options, countertops, cabinets, kitchen and bath renovations, or even appliances — your marketing narrative can (and should) be captured on your blog, and, better yet, a book! You might not be a writer, and that’s where I come in.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Writer Melanie Saxton — author, book editor , ghostwriter , journalist , and web copy/SEO strategist. Since I’m known as writer Melanie Saxton, it’s so nice to own my unique, standalone name in a domain once again! The post Writer Melanie Saxton — Two Backstories! Connect Today!

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 29, 2023

Consider writing your arts-themed book, and count on me to assist with the artisan book editing process. I wondered about their decades spent as artisans and the stories they could tell — if they wrote a book. Indeed, artisans do write books, and artisan book editing is part of the process.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Real estate professionals with fascinating personal backstories are the perfect future authors of Realtor Books. Realtor Books — The Basics I have found Realtors to be great storytellers, weaving narratives throughout showings, buying, and selling transactions. Is a Realtor book in your future? And what evokes a sense of home?

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 29, 2024

How can you connect to readers in a way that is sustainable for you and effective at selling books? 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 ].

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 16, 2023

Choosing good comparable titles can be a brain-busting challenge for many writers. Comps let agents and publishers know where your book fits in the marketplace, and they’re helpful in crafting a publicity strategy. So I made a free template that allows other writers to easily create family trees for their own books.

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The Creative Penn

JULY 17, 2023

What are the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs self-publishing? In the intro, Power Thesaurus and editing tips for audio ; How Writers Fail — Kris Rusch; Finishing energy ; Sidekick for Shopify ; Shadow Survey (please complete before 31 Aug 2023). Those have been subsequently self-published, indie published by me.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 17, 2024

This week, my sophomore novel Valley Verified came out into the world—exactly one year after my debut novel The Fraud Squad was published. Back then, I was blissfully ignorant of the intricacies of the publishing industry. What if no one shows up to my book events and signings? Will it live up to the hype of the first?

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 25, 2023

How amazing to work in the world of words as a broadcast and radio writer and journalist, capturing remarkable backstories and interviewing talented pros. Not often does a journalist get to interview an inductee into the Guinness World Book of Records. Need a Broadcast or Radio Writer to Assist with Bio, Book, or Marketing Material?

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 9, 2023

Today’s guest post is by author and publishing consultant K.B. What do you do when a teen in your life is a diehard writer? First off, congrats to any adult reading this who wants to support a young writer whether they are related or not. So: watch what you tell your young writer. Above all, believe in your writer.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 26, 2023

As a cultural writer, I cover community events, holidays, and happenings in and around The Woodlands, Texas. Article by Melanie Saxton Photography by Presley Daniel Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle Imagine Mom’s expression when she receives something beyond the ordinary for Mother’s Day!

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

Many writers in my Writeto1k Facebook group are discussing intentions rather than resolutions. When starting as a beginner freelance writer , one thing that can help you stay on track and make a living is creating a client ladder. When you read more, you simply become a better writer overall. Create a Client Ladder. Read More.

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Positive Writer

JULY 3, 2021

I currently have 9 published books, I’ve hired different book cover designers and have even designed a couple of the covers… The post Which Book Cover Designer do I Recommend? (My first appeared on Positive Writer. Who is it? I get this question a lot.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 7, 2023

As a freelance writer, you are probably always looking for ways to improve your skills. Reading is an amazing way to develop the skills you need to make you a better writer. It gives you the opportunity to observe successful writers and helps you learn more about writing. How Does Reading Make You a Better Writer?

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 30, 2024

This tells Amazon your book isn’t relevant to the search, and that will impact your search rank on Amazon. Remember that first book you published that didn’t do well? The cover wasn’t great—you knew it could have or should have been better—but it was your first book, so you took it in stride. Yes, really.

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Make a Living Writing

AUGUST 21, 2023

These days, writers hoping to traditionally publish are encouraged to keep their day jobs. The big question is often, is book writing profitable? So yes, publishing books CAN be profitable. However, is this available for everyone who travels the traditional publishing route, or just a few outliers?

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Melanie Saxton

AUGUST 1, 2023

As a community writer, I’m happy to share my article about YES to YOUTH and “Preparing to Bloom Now and in the Future,” published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle. The post Community Writer — YES to YOUTH and Preparing to Bloom appeared first on Melanie Saxton Media. You’ve come to the right place!

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 30, 2022

One of my greatest experiences as a military writer is documenting the post-service journeys of our veterans. As a military writer and editor of magazine articles and books, what an honor and privilege to interview those who have served or are currently serving. Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle.

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