Smart Blogger

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s about freedom, creativity, and the unparalleled thrill of carving your unique path in the literary world. Every day, countless budding authors like you wonder how to turn their words into a tangible masterpiece. Good news… in today’s digital age, it’s more achievable than ever. Let’s jump in!

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 18, 2024

Claire Taylor writes comedy fiction, science fiction, paranormal cozy mystery, and serial killer crime, with more than 40 books under various pen names. Joanna: There's lots to talk about today, but first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. Claire Taylor provides her insights.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 26, 2023

Are you searching for short story ideas that ignite your creativity? 100 Short Story Ideas That’ll Capture Your Imagination From mysteries that raise goosebumps to tender tales of love, there’s no end to the short story ideas waiting to be penned. With the digital age in full swing, brevity is the name of the game.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Shane Millar shares tips for writing brilliant beginnings, regardless of your genre. Different writing processes for fiction and non-fiction How the basics of marketing don’t change and what is working for Shane since he started earlier in 2022, 15 years after Joanna. It's your content—do more with it through IngramSpark.com.

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The Write Life

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Besides, there are plenty of free writing contests that encourage and inspire boundless creativity with real cash prizes and career-advancing opportunities! We found 40 reputable, well-reviewed, free writing contests for poets, fiction writers, essayists and more.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2023

Do you need a frame story example to inspire your creative work? If you’ve ever gotten stuck trying to write your own frame story, take inspiration from our examples. You can use this literary device to enhance your writing in many ways, so let’s get started. What is a Frame Story? That’s the outer frame.

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BKA Content

APRIL 22, 2023

If you ask any kid that grew up watching tv in the 90’s they’ll tell you it’s a literal ghost who communicates to teenagers through words and letters to help them solve crimes, mysteries and capers. For instance, Press Releases have a very distinct format and writing tone. What is a Professional Ghostwriter?

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I loved this book and it gave me permission to lean into how things ‘feel' as I write. I read a lot of books across many different genres, usually around 3-5 books per week in ebook, audio, and hardback editions. These are the memorable ones that made a lasting impact on me this year. Non-Fiction. Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive?

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you're not making the money you expected from your books, how can you pivot genres in order to write what you enjoy AND make a living? How can you change your mindset to one of creative abundance and productivity? Tell us a little bit more about you and how you got into writing and self-publishing. Valid until end of 2022.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How I started writing and became an indie author — you can find my timeline here The early days of writing and self-publishing, including mistakes I made and changes along the way Rewriting early books and applying lessons learned about writing Inspiration for my fiction as J.F. Just search for Prickly Pens Podcast. Show Notes.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How I started writing and became an indie author — you can find my timeline here The early days of writing and self-publishing, including mistakes I made and changes along the way Rewriting early books and applying lessons learned about writing Inspiration for my fiction as J.F. Just search for Prickly Pens Podcast. Show Notes.

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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. If you answered P. T.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 16, 2018

It’s a new year, and I bet you picked up a few shiny tech gadgets to play with over the holidays. If you read our recent 2018 Content Marketing Predictions e-book , you may have noticed how many experts anticipate tech-enhanced experiences to dominate the content landscape. These expectations of greater tech dependence are likely well founded.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 8, 2023

How can you establish a creative routine that enables you to write the books you want to write without burning out? Witt is the author of nearly 200 romance novels and novellas, and today we're talking about her book for authors, Writing Faster for the Win. LA Witt talks about her strategies. Witt Joanna: L.A.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 26, 2023

Ever pondered how to write a book title that’s both catchy and compelling? Its title is both raw and mysterious, compelling the reader to delve deeper. You’re not alone. Crafting that perfect title is a blend of art, science, and a splash of intuition. In other words, a book title isn’t just a label.

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I can say: It is to wage war , by sea, land and air, with all our might and with all the strength that God can give us; to wage war against a monstrous tyranny , never surpassed in the dark , lamentable catalogue of human crime. Power words are like a “cheat code” for boosting conversion rates. And the best part? Let’s dive in.

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