Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Defining “copyediting” and “proofreading” was a straightforward task that sparked little debate. Some saw developmental editing as a partnership between a writer and editor to “develop” a manuscript; others suggested that such an exchange of ideas would be considered “coaching” or “consulting.”

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Make a Living Writing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Since the key to getting funding for a project is telling a good story (and most people aren’t great writers), if you’re looking to make money writing this could be a great niche to break into! Let’s take a look at everything you need to know to get started in entry level grant writing What Do Grant Writers Do?

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An ebook would be a big step up for you as a writer. And having an ebook with your name on the front transforms you from a mere writer into that more impressive beast — an author. But how do you become an ebook author without falling victim to the same mistakes that sabotage the attempts of so many other writers and bloggers?

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Grammarly

MAY 18, 2023

Reflective essays are a type of personal essay in which the writer examines a topic through the lens of their unique perspective. Reflective essays are often written for college applications and cover letters as a way for the writer to discuss their background and demonstrate how these experiences shaped them into an ideal candidate.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a new writer with no experience, freelance writing jobs that pay are still plentiful in 2022, 2023, and beyond — if: You know where to look… You know how to promote yourself… And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow writers. That’s where we come in.

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Credible Content

JUNE 10, 2023

Note: Foreshadowing is a literary device in which a writer hints at or suggests an event that will happen later in the story. Ignoring the Importance of Editing and Proofreading Don’t underestimate the significance of editing and proofreading your storytelling in content writing.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

In the writers’ groups where I hang out online, these queries are evergreen: How do I know if I need a copyeditor  before  I submit my work to an agent or editor? The replies and comments are typically so head-spinning in their range and variety that no one could blame writers for being confused. Group C  isn’t sure.

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It even proofreads your text, so your work is extra polished wherever you write. When (and when not) to use the passive voice If you’re writing anything with a definitive subject that is performing an action, you’ll be better off using the active voice. Here’s a tip: Want to make sure your writing shines? Scientists, duh.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

DECEMBER 16, 2022

While this is hardly definitive, it confirms that there is a choice, even within traditional publishing. To me it suggests that each writer, perhaps in consultation with an agent or editor, decided the best approach for their book. A writer then can decide whether the trend works for them. Help for Writers. Takeaway.

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The Creative Penn

JULY 31, 2023

How can you write fast but also make your creative process sustainable for the long term? Dan Willcocks talks about his creative and business approach. Writing was never something that I kind of foresaw as a career because I never thought it was achievable to become a writer. So when I'm working on a project, I'll binge write.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

The No-Stress Way for Writers to Outline Author: David Carr Source: The Book Designer If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of outlining, or if your mind goes blank whenever you sit down to plan out your book, David’s post breaks things down into simple steps — with a focus on gathering your ideas then getting them into a logical order.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 29, 2023

Check it out for free or get 25% off the premium edition at www.ProWritingAid.com/joanna John Matthew Fox is an award-winning short story writer, a developmental editor, writing teacher and blogger. His latest book is The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments. John has courses for writers here.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 24, 2023

The classic definition of a short story is a story that can be read in one sitting, usually a few dozen minutes to an hour. The beauty of a short story lies in its brevity, yet it’s this constraint that challenges writers to craft something impactful in limited space. What Makes an Effective Short Story?

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 15, 2023

Enjoy creative writing? There are all types of freelance jobs out there, but some of the most common ones will fit into one of these broad areas: Writing services: copywriting , editing , SEO writing , technical writing , proofreading , and more. From today, I’m officially a freelance writer. Taught yourself to program?

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

You can try out Creative Writing with The Creative Penn , or Write Thrillers like J.F. He's now the author of nine books, including police procedurals and the Cops and Writers reference guides, as well as a podcaster, screenwriting technical consultant, and organizer of the Cop Camp Conference. Penn, trained on my books.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 24, 2023

I have had internships but not in the world of editing, but my dream is to be an editor and writer. You say you want to be a writer too. The more you learn, the greater your skill set as both a writer and an editor—and the better you will become at both. Question I’m a college student majoring in English. But oh, it’s rewarding.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 14, 2023

Are they suffering from writer imposter syndrome? Those squiggly red lines are your friends when you’re proofreading, but they’re your enemy when you’re trying to write faster. This massive, in-depth guide tackles a secret weapon used by literary greats, business owners, writers, and bloggers alike: sensory words.

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Verblio

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re using it to write a blog post, you’ll walk through a few steps in their Blog Writer tool: Provide a topic and keyword. Copymatic’s Blog Writer tool. Copy.ai’s Blog Wizard tool is very similar to Copymatic’s Blog Writer tool. The first step in Writesonic’s AI Article Writer 4.0

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Editing / proofreading. In The Creative Group 2017 Salary Guide , the authors explain: Creatives with skills outside their specialty are highly marketable. For instance, if you are a fantastic writer but you don’t have an audience-first mentality, it will be difficult for your writing to connect. Editorial planning.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

This is a guest contribution from Sandra Miller, freelance writer at professional editing service Help.Plagtracker.com. Bloggers don’t have professional editors and proofreaders to watch their back and clean their texts from all mistakes, which means that writing isn’t the only thing they should master. Allow it to “sit”.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 16, 2013

This is a guest contribution from Sandra Miller, freelance writer at professional editing service Help.Plagtracker.com. Bloggers don’t have professional editors and proofreaders to watch their back and clean their texts from all mistakes, which means that writing isn’t the only thing they should master. Allow it to “sit”.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Georgina: Like a lot of authors that you've interviewed, I always wanted to be a writer as a child, and I was that kid with the desk in her bedroom, who would sit there and write books, even if it was just on notebook paper. And so, a lot of us will land in marketing comms, but it wasn't as creative for me as I wanted it to be.

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ProBlogger

JULY 18, 2018

And while my blog definitely isn’t the biggest out there, I still get a fair number of annoying emails. Have you ever seen (or even left) a comment on a blog with the name field filled in as something like “SEO guru” or “India Travel Tips” or “Top Freelance Writer”? or even “How do I become a writer?”. It’s not that hard.

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ProBlogger

MAY 4, 2016

You can always develop your own piece by adding the right dose of creativity into any topic your audience is interested in. Remember: it’s definitely possible to achieve originality and a substantial following. Editing and proofreading. There is a trick though: you don’t necessarily need an original idea to craft unique content.

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CoSchedule

JANUARY 24, 2023

Recommended Reading: Target Market: Definition, Purpose, Examples, Types, & Segments Topic Next, choose a specific topic for your blog post. You see, many writers don’t plan their CTAs in advance. Content upgrades can be as creative (or uncreative) as you like. Creativity is great. Clarity is better.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

I was a writer. Volunteer Global, Interview with Sarah Van Auken Reply Heather Villa ( @IAC_Heather ) December 14, 2009 at 5:39 am While I may not use my degree everyday, it definitely helps in what I do. I wouldn’t be the writer – or the person – I am without it. I had a business to build. I had work to do.

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