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When Your Publisher Gets the Cover Wrong—Very Wrong

Jane Friedman

Our forte is plot points, not graphic concepts. Almost every other step of the publishing process, however, invites two-way feedback as you work with your developmental editor, your copy editor, and the marketing team. Few authors double as designers. That dusty rose looked so nice on my bridesmaids’ dresses.

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10 In-Demand Freelance Jobs (& Where To Find Them) in 2023

Smart Blogger

Copywriter A copywriter writes sales messages in the form of texts, or copy, for the purpose of promoting products and services. They create: sales letters blog posts product descriptions app home pages white papers lead magnet copy There are plenty of copywriting opportunities as there are different types of copywriting.

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5 Reasons Why You Need A Content Writing Agency

Text Mercato

Someone who already understands the business starts making assumptions and soon fails to explain important concepts that need to be explained to a new audience. A freelance content writer on the other hand is equipped to bring outer perspective to your content, providing fresh ideas, angles and resources to your copy.

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How to Boost Your Blogging Game with Digital Flipbooks

Men With Pens

Digital flipbooks are still a relatively novel concept, especially in the blogosphere. Post by Melissa Thomas Mellissa Thomas is a freelance copywriter, copy editor , and blog junkie sharing her business journey with new and growing entertainment business entrepreneurs over at E.i. Translation? Let us know in the comments below.

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All Editors are Not the Same, so Which do You Need?

ProBlogger

A skilled ghost writer takes your concepts and ideas, turns them into something coherent, ensures the writing sounds like you … and allows you to put your name on it even though you didn’t actually write it). A ‘line’ or ‘copy’ edit only. That’s not editing, however. That’s ghost writing.

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Eliminate 21 Reputation-Crushing Writing Mistakes from Your Blog

ProBlogger

The art of effective blogging strikes a balance between traditional journalism concepts and the casual, interactive tone that is characteristic of new media. If you use the word “copy-editor,” don’t write it elsewhere in your post as “copy editor” or “copyeditor.”. You publish first-draft copy. Answer “Who?

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How to Format a Novel for Submission

The Subversive Copy Editor

The agent or editor using the service is aware of its limitations and won’t hold it against you. † If your book depends on a tricky visual concept, explain in a cover letter and/or submit a sample separately as artwork in a standard format. Check submission guidelines, and never send original art with a submission.).