Melanie Saxton

JANUARY 27, 2023

As a health writer, I found it very moving to write this piece titled “February is Health Month: Building a Circle of Red in Montgomery County” for City Lifestyle magazine. I specialize in editorial and literary writing and editing for magazines, nonfiction books, and fiction manuscripts.

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Grammarly

APRIL 10, 2024

Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly What is brand storytelling with AI? Brand storytelling with AI is the use of gen AI’s data-harnessing creativity to generate personalized, data-driven brand narratives that are deeply engaging and impactful.

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Grammarly

APRIL 2, 2024

AI, or machine learning, is all about making statistically likely predictions based on historical data. For instance, traditional machine learning techniques might be used to predict the tone of a piece of writing from a list of possible tones, like “formal” or “funny.” This is the domain of generative AI.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 24, 2024

25 Allusion Examples That’ll Add Layers to Your Writing We’ve grouped the following collection of allusion examples according to type. Historical Allusion Examples History is full of interesting characters, some more notorious than others. Almost every word is a direct allusion to a major historical event in the 20th century.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Other successful newsletters deliver on a similar formula, even if they’re not writing it out as directly as I am: Kathleen Schmidt’s Publishing Confidential : Where writers and publishing professionals find information on an opaque industry. Lit Mag News by Becky Tuch: Where creative writers find insights on the lit mag world.

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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! Last month, we enjoyed the Greater Conroe Arts Festival in Historic Downtown Conroe. The work of new and emerging artists is exciting, too, including Conroe artists Patti Gary and Leslee McFerren.

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Kayleigh Moore

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will companies move more writing work in-house, cutting freelance budgets? I niched down my content writing work to focus solely on clients in the ecommerce software space. Lately, I’m feeling the same way I did about two years ago when the world was shut down, and I was debating whether or not I should get a PPP loan.

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Grammarly

MAY 3, 2024

Generative AI tools can make us more productive and more creative. You could craft a basic prompt like “Write a formal email invitation for a webinar.” They can aid the writing process, elicit answers to difficult questions, or help a user make progress on an unfinished task or project. However, the tools can’t read our minds.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 9, 2023

When they won’t clean their room and just want to write stories or poems all day? I won grand prize in a writing contest that year and got tossed into the gifted program afterward. They might write about you one day! Allow them to give themselves permission to write. Even if writing just makes them feel great.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 15, 2024

How can we move past our fears to write the books that mean the most to us? How can we write unique and compelling characters that keep readers coming back for more in a series? Barbara Nickless talks about mindset and writing craft in this wide-ranging interview. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Barnaby Jameson talks about his experience with his first historical novel, and why valuing intellectual property is critical for authors to understand. His first novel is Codename: Madeleine , a historical espionage thriller. Research for writing historical fiction. Becoming the CEO of your own creative endeavor.

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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. That’s the power of understanding and implementing different writing styles. What is a Writing Style? Picture style as the very soul of your writing, the pulsating rhythm beneath the words. Consider J.K.

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Kristi Hines

AUGUST 2, 2023

This comprehensive guide will walk you through 147 ways to monetize ChatGPT plugins, allowing you to turn your creativity and the AI assistant into a money-making machine. Freelance Writing Services Utilize the Copywriter plugin to provide sales copywriting services. Let’s dive in!

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Contently

MAY 4, 2023

Can you leverage your cover performer’s historic relationships? Strategies for Working With the Solo Artist Does your solo artist like to present but not write? Does the solo artist write in non-content-friendly formats (like through emails or over Slack)? They are willing to delegate creative tasks, too.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 30, 2023

In spring 2017, after learning that an aspiring nonfiction author would need a book proposal to find a publisher, I enrolled in a two-Saturday proposal writing class at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. Samantha’s historic journey to the Soviet Union helped transform the hearts and minds of two nations on a collision course.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 12, 2023

Pilgrimage was difficult to write because I didn't really know how the book would turn out. But as I spent several years walking and writing and working out what the hell was going on in my life, it turned into more of a travel memoir. It's a very personal book. It's a book of my heart. It means a lot to me. Thank you, patrons!).

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The Creative Penn

MAY 13, 2024

How can you blend ‘work for hire', ghostwriting, and being an indie author into a successful hybrid career writing books for children? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. Aubre Andrus gives her tips.

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Grammarly

APRIL 18, 2024

DALL-E is one of the innovative generative AI platforms blurring the lines between human- and computer-generated creativity. Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly Who created DALL-E? With this capability, you don’t just have to write straightforward prompts.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

You : Um, what is verisimilitude and do you have any verisimilitude examples to help me write better? In the creative arts, verisimilitude is the state your work achieves when it is beautifully believable. In other words, it is historically accurate. So, a writer needs to have their proverbial ducks in a line when writing.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Writing retreats are back on the calendar! What Are Writing Retreats? Writing retreats fall somewhere between a writing session and writing residencies. A writing retreat takes the best of both worlds combining beautiful serene locations with the intimacy of connecting with other writers for support.

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Buffer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We’ve even covered this before while addressing how the Buffer Content team uses AI in our creative process. But it also limited the creativity and personal perspective I could put into the content, a major limitation of AI-only content. Average engagements for Nov 6-12 are over 75% higher than a typical week. Pretty cool.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You know…without a lot of experience, writing samples, or a massive portfolio. Freelance writers (even if you’re new) can get paid to write, if you know where to look. Freelancers can break into writing for this pub with feature articles on: Western and English training methods. Also, seeking “more creative nonfiction.”.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 23, 2023

After several years of writing, walking hundreds of kilometers, and much soul-searching, Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways is out now on Kickstarter ! Click here to check out my Kickstarter campaign Transcript of the video [00:00:00] Hello Creatives. Watch the video below or here on YouTube.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What is soul of place or genius loci and how can you write it in a more immersive way in your books? How can you discover it closer to home, as well as write real settings more authentically, and invent it for your fiction? But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing.

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 13, 2023

Allegory Definition The historic allegory definition stems from the ancient Greek word, ἀλληγορία , meaning other speak. You can use allegory in two ways: 1) Historical allegory masks actual events or people for socio-political commentary. Related Reading: 9 Anthropomorphism Examples (+ Writing Tips & Video Clips) 2.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

  Careless quoting is a writing crime. Writers of historical fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, and books for children often handle source materials that provide background and authenticity to their stories. Solid research is what gives authority and authenticity to the best writing. Many are available online.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 15, 2024

This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for interviews with successful indie authors. So that's a positive side is the creative.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How can you write a memoir that is emotionally honest and revealing enough for readers to care, and cope with the inevitable fear of judgment that evokes? How can you write about real places and people in memoir? Show Notes What kind of book do you want to write? What kind of book do you want to write?

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

While there are multiple GEC datasets for English, historically, many languages, including Ukrainian, haven’t had any publicly available GEC datasets. Write a message on one of twenty provided topics. Submit original writing (from anywhere), ideally without proofreading . released in January 2021. You can access UA-GEC 2.0

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

But the question lingering in the back of your mind is, “how to write a book?” But with actionable steps and a dash of commitment, you can pen your masterpiece and enhance your writing skills. Writing Space Every published author knows the undeniable magic of a personalized writing space. Let’s jump in!

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Writing and Publishing : For writers and publishers, the distinction is crucial for targeting the right audience. Novels are often used for literature and language courses to teach narrative analysis, creative writing, and cultural studies, while textbooks and reference books serve different educational purposes.

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iWriter

MARCH 4, 2024

In this blog post, we’ve curated 5 creative and engaging content ideas to help you with celebrating Women’s History Month in style. This can include understanding the historical context of how gender roles and expectations have been shaped over time and how they continue to impact women today. Let’s dive in!

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

James Blatch is a historical military thriller author. Lessons learned from writing a second book in the series — and why ‘show, don't tell' is so difficult for new authors. Joanna Penn: James Blatch is a historical military thriller author. You can also find James's interview about his first book here. James Blatch: Yes.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Who are the Choctaw people and how can authors write authentic Native Americans in their books? Get your free Author Marketing Guide at draft2digital.com/penn Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer is a historical fiction author, speaker, course creator and Choctaw storyteller. And how does that relate to your writing? Joanna: I love that.

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re penning a novel, a short story, or even a piece of creative writing, the right opening can make all the difference. But what does it take to write an awesome start to your story? They’re here to serve your storytelling and unique writing voice. But fear not! So lean into them. Experiment.

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The Write Life

JUNE 16, 2022

You might be surprised at all the different options available for professional writing. You could be more creative, more professional, get to travel, work in your pajamas, or anything else you want to do. Freelance writing. It’s not just books! The possibilities for becoming a writer are truly endless.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 29, 2023

In the writing landscape, portmanteaus are more than just a quirky blend of words; they’re a secret sauce to writing fun, engaging posts. By examining how these linguistic hybrids are created, you’ll not only improve your writing style, but you’ll also unlock the door to limitless creativity.

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