Elna Cain

JANUARY 28, 2023

One of the best reasons I love about being a freelance writer is you can make up your own salary and rates. I know, budgets aren’t exactly the most exciting thing to talk about, but they are necessary; especially for a newer freelance writer. I wrote a post a while ago about how to manage your money as a new freelance writer.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Ever wonder where new freelance writers land their first assignments? If you’re a freelance writer just starting out, and you’ve had challenges trying to: Gain traction. Freelance writers (even if you’re new) can get paid to write, if you know where to look. Willing to work with new/unpublished writers. Grow your network.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 6, 2023

Our exploration into creative writing will uncover not one, not two, but ten powerful secrets to crafting spellbinding stories that readers can’t resist. Ready to stir the cauldron of creativity and brew some enchanting narratives? Love the magic of a beautifully told tale? You’ve landed at the right place. The payoff?

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Of course such skills are terrific assets, but if I could wave a magic wand, I’d grant all writers the skill of negotiation. By and large, writers don’t even consider trying to negotiate; they just accept the terms/contract/pay that is initially offered. So what can you do when working on your own? Join me on Feb.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Table of Contents Toggle Upskilling for Freelance Writers 1. Upskilling for Freelance Writers 1. Whether you’re a writer, graphic designer, or programmer, there’s a course tailored to your niche. These events are great for networking and learning from industry experts. Enroll in Online Courses 2.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 18, 2024

As writers, we’ve all experienced the law of diminishing returns—the point at which our writing stops being generative and begins to feel like we’re pulling each word from our synapses by hand. ” How might writers support our writing practice in a way that doesn’t leave us mentally burned out? .”

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Another year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals. Embrace multi-passionate creativity — and optimize for curiosity — as we move into The Creative Future. The Creative Penn website and podcast. Yes, creatively, because I am much happier about advertising the early books in the series now.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 12, 2023

Are you trying to figure out how to become a content writer? Content writers are basically freelance writers that create written content for various industries. While most content writers write for businesses to boost their online presence, other sectors, such as the medical and legal industries , will also hire content writers.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 31, 2022

but now I'm ready to create at full throttle in 2023 , aided by the incredible AI-powered tools emerging for writers. Continue The Creative Penn Podcast. Focus on optimizing my health, and do more in-person travel and events. Now it's time to turn it into a book that you might be able to use for your creative process.

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Smart Blogger

JULY 31, 2023

Searching for the best AI blog writer to beef up your content strategy? But in this guide, we’ve curated a list of the top 10 AI blog writers to streamline your content creation. From decoding the complex algorithms to highlighting unique features, this article is your one-stop shop for finding the perfect AI blog writer for you.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How can we accept imperfection as writers while still striving for excellence? Beth Kempton talks about The Way of the Fearless Writer in this wide-ranging interview on the creative mindset. She also runs multiple creative businesses, and is a podcaster, speaker, course creator, and also co-hosts retreats.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A s a freelance writer, you probably understand the value of establishing connections with other experts in your field. Collaborating with another freelance writer, whether for a one-off project or on an ongoing basis, can be a very effective strategy for increasing productivity and success.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 15, 2024

So that's a positive side is the creative. I think this is the right attitude, which is — This enables new kinds of creativity that we've never seen before and we'd never been able to do before. I edited it, I switched it around, there was work that I did as a writer after that. Joanna: I love that attitude. That's perfect.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this wide-ranging interview on the Prickly Pens Podcast, Joanna Penn talks about changing careers from IT to becoming an independent author, the early days of self-publishing and how things have changed, inspiration for fiction, generosity as the basis for a business, and how the future might look for writers. Joanna: For sure.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this wide-ranging interview on the Prickly Pens Podcast, Joanna Penn talks about changing careers from IT to becoming an independent author, the early days of self-publishing and how things have changed, inspiration for fiction, generosity as the basis for a business, and how the future might look for writers. Joanna: For sure.

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The Write Life

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If you want to become a poet or a writer, you have most likely come across the Poets and Writers Magazine. It’s a magazine that condenses a lot of helpful information writers need to succeed in their careers. Poets and Writers Magazine currently has 100,000 readers, so there must be something to it.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 24, 2024

Photo by Ray Harrington on Unsplash Today’s post is by retired doctor turned writer Sandra Eliason. I soon learned, however, that chart writing and creative writing were two entirely separate endeavors. Each instructor made available added one-on-one time, to review specific pages or stuck points in a writer’s work.

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The Write Life

JUNE 16, 2022

Interested in learning how to become a writer? When most people think about professional writers, they imagine someone in a cabin in the woods, typing away on an old-school typewriter. You could be more creative, more professional, get to travel, work in your pajamas, or anything else you want to do. It’s not just books!

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The Write Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Highlight your perspective as a writer on a topic, offering insight into your views , values, and beliefs. This involves a mix of creativity, sensitivity, and precision—qualities that are honed over time and with practice. Hopeful : Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

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The Hoth

MARCH 10, 2023

All this buzz has people asking an important and rather scary question – will AI writers make human writers obsolete? After all, AI writing assistants never get tired or experience writer’s block, meaning they can produce content far faster than humans. How does AI writing work?

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 5, 2024

It was the most disorganized and downright toxic event I’d experienced in twenty-plus years. That was the case when I signed up for a screenwriting workshop with a notable Hollywood writer at a high-prestige conference. Several years ago, I attended a writing workshop held in a beautiful locale, with sumptuous food and dreamy scenery.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 29, 2023

As I wrote this cover feature for The Woodlands City Lifestyle , I thought about the talented Texas artists, national artists, and international artists who participated in The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, an annual event that rivals the largest festivals in the U.S. Fun for all as artists show their wares! What’s New this Year?

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Writers everywhere naturally want to know about AI story writing and also have some questions. Is creative writing with AI really creative writing? The truth is that generative AI offers many benefits to writers—as long as you understand its limitations. How does storytelling technology work?

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Make a Living Writing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

While most of us know that professional writers need to write for work, a lot of people forget that there are plenty of jobs that involve writing. Some are technically still writing jobs, they might be outside of the “regular” writing jobs people imagine doing as professional writers. Here are some examples: 1.

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For writers and readers alike, it can be difficult to tell the difference—especially when the two genres often intersect. Fiction refers to literature that is not grounded in real-life events but is made up or created from a writer’s imagination. Nonfiction refers to factual stories based on real people, information, or events.

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Grammarly

APRIL 9, 2024

This technique allows for a creative approach to developing plot, allows the author to adopt multiple perspectives, and sets the stage for innovative characterization. This narrative explored historical events and themes of love, scandal, and politics through letters. How do you write an epistolary novel?

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Jane Friedman

MAY 21, 2024

I’m a writer who struggles to process information audibly and an artist who is not visual: I can’t absorb and remember the shapes I see. Instead, I’m an intuitive learner and writer, perceiving and processing the world through a different channel than most—kinesthetically. There are as many answers to this as there are writers.

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 11, 2023

Show Notes Using AI tools to overcome brain fog and help brainstorm AI tools to help writers with disabilities How to stand out in a saturated market Generative search for creating a more nuanced search Using AI as a co-writer and having fun What is the Future Fiction Academy and how does it help others? So yeah, I'm really loving it.

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Kayleigh Moore

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These efforts might become a newsletter, regular blog articles for your website, or even a creative writing project, like a book or a short story. Join my newsletter Join more than 7,500 subscribers who get my free writing tips, invites to special events, and more. Here are a few thoughts if this is something you're mulling over.

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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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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Photo by Alice Dietrich on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from Ten Easy Steps to Becoming a Writer by Randall Silvis. The word creative , however, as in the phrase creative writing , demands, at the very least, an imaginative interpretation of the rules. I despise rules. Always have. This is one request I will not honor.

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 25, 2023

As a writer and instructor of autofiction, I find the genre an inspirational way to explore pivotal life experiences. In this nexus of fact and fiction, writers can mine, select and transform their real life journeys, turning points and discoveries into story. First, let’s define the genre. Here are its features.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With the pandemic appearing in the rear-view mirror for most of us, we’re greeted with more options to attend retreats that appeal to any writer. This post will surely meet you with a writer’s retreat that works for your budget, even if you’re stuck at home. Are you staying at home and looking for a retreat?

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 4, 2024

I have been trying to convince writers of the value of a consistent email newsletter for more than a decade. Recently I dug up a 2014 presentation I gave at the James River Writers Conference, where the first slide says, “Email is not dead.” Children’s author Meg Medina has a newsletter like this, as do many published authors.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you’re a voracious reader or an aspiring writer, understanding these differences can transform your reading choices and writing style. It’s a realm where creativity knows no bounds, offering a variety of genres , key elements, and enriching benefits. But which one is for you?

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Credible Content

MAY 28, 2023

E-book publishing offers authors and content creators the opportunity to reach a global audience, retain creative control, and explore alternative publishing options. Growth of the Internet As the internet became more accessible and widespread in the 1990s, it opened up new opportunities for writers and content creators.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

Something for Everyone Live music, local food, beer, wine, and children’s art activities are a huge part of this family-friendly event. With more than $2M in artist sales in 2022, this year just might top that figure! An array of original art mediums is a major draw, making this festival a shopping tradition.

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