Jane Friedman

APRIL 19, 2023

Author Elisa Lorello’s exploratory dive into ChatGPT led her to discover its usefulness to fiction and nonfiction writers, and she shares them all in her new book The AI Author Assistant: How to Use Chat GPT to Optimize Your Writing Progress and Income While Retaining Your Human Touch. Let’s just say I took one for the team.)

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Or at least the folks at the Erma Bombeck Writing Workshop think so because they’ve honored me with the distinction of “Humor Writer of the Month,” in conjunction with the release of my new essay collection Party Like It’s 2044: Finding the Funny in Life and Death. But am I a humor writer? For starters, it has helped sharpen my prose.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 12, 2023

Stephen Marche talks about the creative process behind Death of an Author , 95% written by AI, out now from Pushkin Industries. How authors might approach co-creating with AI if they want to work with traditional publishers What remains the same despite advances in technology: “Creative AI is going to change everything.

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Smart Blogger

MAY 11, 2023

Ever wondered how great writers consistently produce engaging content? The term “content writing” covers everything that goes into planning, writing, editing, and publishing written digital marketing content. A freelance content writer creates web content that educates the reader and helps them fall in love with your company or brand.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Each of my published books was birthed from the pages of my notebooks and is peppered with snippets of dreams and morsels of dream wisdom. Not all authors remember or rely on their dreams, but dreamers and journal-keepers are uniquely blessed as writers. Although writers’ dreams are often the exception to that rule.)

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It’s the rebel in the literary world, saying things in a way prose never could. What To Do Next Ready to put your writing skills to use and become a freelance writer? If so, you do not want to miss out on the Freelance Writers Den 2x program! So, why is poetry important?

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 5, 2023

So, what’s a writer to do? Major Functions of Quillbot Quillbot is loaded with unique functions for writers… ParaPhrase Tool Quillbot’s paraphrasing tool allows you to up-level your writing skills. The built-in thesaurus is a boon to academic paper writers and office workers. And not break the bank). Okay, ready?

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 13, 2023

Hidden meaning : Director and co-writer Alfonso Cuarón, infused this sci-fi flick with so much symbolism that it travels far beyond his original idea of a film on adversity. Make your voice heard and get your words published. Gravity Two astronauts stranded in outer space struggle to return to Earth after their spaceship is damaged.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 9, 2023

If you want to be a freelance writer , you’ll have to demonstrate you understand content writing and create sample articles. Many writers, in the rush to end their job search, overlook some of these details. If an official style guide isn’t available, check out the written content they’ve already published.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

By using sensory words to evoke the sense of sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell; smart and attractive writers just like you are able to make their words burst to life in their reader’s mind. In a 2011 study published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology , experts found that our brains process “tangible” (i.e.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How does a creative career develop over the long term and when do you need to take a step back to consider how to move forward? In the intro, Amazon changes ebook return policy [ Society of Authors ]; Spotify introduces audiobooks [ Spotify ; FindawayVoices ; Publishing Perspectives ]; Neal Stephenson on The Sword Guy podcast.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 7, 2023

I bet you just asked Google to search for creative writing prompts. Or maybe writer’s block? It doesn’t matter if you’re halfway through writing a book, sweating over social media posts, or journaling about your own life, all writers get stuck for creative ideas sometimes. The creative writing prompt is a starting point.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Traditional publishing is not a monolithic thing. There are different kinds of publishers, and authors want different things out of a publishing deal and relationship. Georgina Cross talks about her experience with two different traditional publishers and the pros and cons of each. Welcome to the show, Georgina.

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The Write Life

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Besides, there are plenty of free writing contests that encourage and inspire boundless creativity with real cash prizes and career-advancing opportunities! Since it can be hard for a writer to know where to find them, we did the legwork for you. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest. Whatever your feelings about L.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 29, 2015

You love prose, you love language, you love how a perfectly-constructed sentence can say so much more than just letters put in order. If you’re unlike me, however, you love to use lots of words, and write mountains of prose. Especially online, when blogs are creative outlets, and there are no restraints or word counts.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

. “Nothing can be made to be of interest to the reader that was not first of vital concern to the writer.&# – John Gardner, The Art of Fiction. They shook your emotions because the writer cared. In fact, I’ve paid out money to study an MA in creative writing.) Have you ever read words that really grabbed you?

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Step up your writing game and meet fellow writers with The Deep Dive Workshop, a 10-week series from the podcast hosts of The S**t No One Tells You About Writing. Each week you’ll hear from expert writers and editors, followed by workshops led by Bianca, Carly or CeCe. I’m a beginning writer. It’s not getting me anywhere.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

You’ve always dreamed of becoming an aspiring writer, haven’t you? Every published author starts with that burning query. Writing Space Every published author knows the undeniable magic of a personalized writing space. Beyond mere writing, organizational tools step in as the backbone of your creative process.

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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. But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. How can you collaborate effectively with other authors in your genre? It's very exciting.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JULY 15, 2022

Writers can’t be blamed if they’re confused! But somewhere in the last century, the shouty little mark fell out of fashion in literary prose. However, in similar passages in the same book, the writer (or editor) might opt for the extra oomph: “Do it because you’re human!” How is a writer to choose? Creative License.

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The Creative Penn

JUNE 29, 2023

What functionality does Sudowrite have that will be useful to different types of writers? I use and recommend Sudowrite as part of my creative process. My co-founder, James and I, we're both writers ourselves, we began experimenting with writing with AI back in 2020. Amit Gupta gives his tips in this interview. Happy to be here.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. So I started my first creative business in 2004. So welcome to the show, Russell.

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Grammarly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Or how Carolyn Keene keeps producing Nancy Drew mysteries ninety years after the first one was published? That person had some help from another writer, a ghostwriter. . The works created by ghostwriters can be any type of published writing, including the following: journalism. literary prose. You’re not alone.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

If you’re a chief content officer , copywriter, designer, or programmer searching for ways to create more and better content in less time, you’ll find fresh ideas for improving your creativity, productivity, and writing skills with these best books from 2017. Efficiency: Building your team’s creativity, planning, and productivity.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How can we embrace the positive side of being jealous of the success of other writers? It's interesting because sometimes I feel like that play and that joy are lost in the discussions around publishing and the business of books, and this show is as guilty as any around that. Joanna: So we're going to get straight into the book.

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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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The Creative Penn

MAY 1, 2023

How can we build a creative life based on following our curiosity? With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. So I've pulled out some particular quotes for writers to explore further.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Plus, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words , and I'm on lots of podcasts: The Rebel Author Podcast , Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing ; How Do You Write? ; The Secret Library ; Self-Publishing Show ; Hybrid Author Podcast ; Self-Publishing Advice Podcast ; Novel Marketing Podcast. Linda: Thank you.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 9, 2023

This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. Because look, to be honest, this is the creative process, right? Merryn: Thank you, Joanna.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 24, 2023

15+ Chiasmus Examples That’ll Add a Creative Edge to Your Writing The word chiasmus was originally Greek for “crossing” or “X-shaped.” It gained popularity in the mid-17th century when writers discovered just how impactful this rhetorical device is. We can learn a lot from writers like John Milton. Easy enough, right?

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

No age restriction for this competition, and both published and unpublished work are accepted. All 12 entries in total will have their work published online. #3 Deadline: 28th February 2023 Prize: Two prizes of $1500 will be awarded for a poetry collection, and a book of fiction published in the previous year.

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Content Hacker

JANUARY 10, 2024

With an AI writing tool on your side, you can say goodbye to writer’s block. These platforms are like creative co-pilots who never tire out — ready 24/7 to spitball fresh concepts or refine your drafts until they shine. To make sure you are publishing 100% original content that sounds like you (and not a robot!),

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 5, 2022

How can you change your mindset to one of creative abundance and productivity? In the intro, publishing year in review [ Kris Rusch ]; how you can use ChatGPT with examples; Collaborative writing with AI [ Andrew Mayne ]; Open AI usage guidelines ; Ethical AI usage for authors [ ALLi ]. Dan Padavona talks about these topics and more.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s standard practice for newspaper quotations from a published source to change spaces around dashes, put titles in quotes instead of italics, and in other ways accommodate old-timey typesetting limitations, but in Chicago style, quotations from written works are spelled exactly as written, not changed to fit a style guide.

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Words Matter by Wix

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

While the concept doesn't completely bypass skepticism from the masses, it does provide a solution for many people who don’t have the ability to prose on their own. In essence, a ghostwriter is a professional writer who gets paid for their work, but gives full credit to someone else. What is a ghostwriter? Types of ghostwriting.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Did you know writers have a mental factory hard at work in their heads? He’s the one who thinks up the great ideas, and he’s the creative crafter producing the mental raw material for the team to work with. You hit publish, and the work’s all done. Just polish the prose and correct awkward phrasing.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 2, 2015

But what if you could ensure that your writing is at least decent every time you hit that publish button? . Writing is a more creative process and editing is more logical/analytical. Basically, don’t write and edit at the same time, it disrupts the creative process. Well, it’s how many great writers started off.

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