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A Primer on TV & Film Adaptation for Writers (Where the Rules Change Often)

Jane Friedman

If your literary agent or publisher wants to pitch your book to producers, managers or networks, they need to know the rules—or at least, the rules of the day. Back in the day, an agent or publisher could pitch your book over the phone or mail a copy off for consideration. But … yes, you can write the script, even if it’s not great.

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17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2023

Smart Blogger

Focus on these three key concepts that determine the profitability of a potential niche: The type of freelance writing that pays the most is the writing that has the most substantial impact on a client’s SALES. E-books are typically published as PDFs and can be anywhere from 10-20 pages long. Here you will write content for courses.

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The Best Time to Post on YouTube for Peak Engagement (2023)

Smart Blogger

When we think about content creation on YouTube, we often pay attention to video quality, script, editing, thumbnail design, and, of course, the actual content. Now, let’s flip the script. Consider the concept of virality. Once installed, TubeBuddy presents a ‘Best Time to Publish’ option in the main menu.

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2023 Writing Contests You Should Consider Entering

Freelance Writing Jobs

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. Danuta Gleed’s first collection of short fiction, One of the Chosen, was posthumously published by BuschekBooks. The editors will judge.

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Harness the Power of ‘No’: The Unconventional Copywriting Hook to Captivate and Convert Your Audience

Copywriter Collective

It’s not a new concept and for good reason. In the next section, we’ll explore a different tactic that flips the script and avoids starting with counterfeit and confirmation yeses altogether: starting with no. Will you dare to flip the script and cut out the counterfeit and confirmation yeses? But how do we get there?

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How to Make Money Writing: 5 Ways to Get Paid to Write in 2024

Smart Blogger

Get Paid to Write Articles for Blogs, Magazines, and Journals Despite talk of global “content fatigue,” major publications — both on and offline — must keep publishing content or die. The more you publish, the greater your chances of building consistent, passive income over time. And what about the world of print?

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2023 Writing Contests You Should Consider Entering

Freelance Writing Jobs

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. Danuta Gleed’s first collection of short fiction, One of the Chosen, was posthumously published by BuschekBooks. The editors will judge.

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