Smart Blogger

APRIL 3, 2023

But if you’re uncertain which hyperboles will add pizazz to your prose, having some examples might get your creative juices a-flowin’! There are many reasons a writer might use hyperbole in their work: You could use hyperbole to exaggerate a point. See what I did there?) Let’s get this show on the road, shall we?

Prose 91

Prose Copywriter Copywriting Persuasion 91

Freelance Magic

JANUARY 3, 2023

How do some freelance writers demand $1/word while you’re stuck at $100/article (or less)? Or their poetry-dripping prose. But what’s more likely: those freelance writers have learned how to find, attract, and retain high-paying clients. Other writers might want more direction, meetings, and belongingness of a team.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 16, 2023

Publishers seem convinced it’s not enough to distill research into well-written prose. I kept hoping to find the perfect hybrid structure and then fill in the blanks. But creative writing doesn’t work that way. But nonfiction authors are under increasing pressure to permeate their books with their own experiences and emotions.

Writing 105

Writing Prose Concept Publisher 105

The Creative Penn

MAY 1, 2023

How can we build a creative life based on following our curiosity? So I've pulled out some particular quotes for writers to explore further. Kevin: I'm a discovery writer. So we kind of adopted the word ‘discovery writer,' because you know, that's better than pants. I work with writers.

Projects 98

Projects Writer Creativity Social Media 98

The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 5, 2022

How can you change your mindset to one of creative abundance and productivity? Financial factors that influence the decision to become a full-time writer Revitalizing a series with Facebook ads The importance of a positive mindset and how to stay motivated for the long term. And I think I became a writer because I love reading.

Ads 98

Ads Social Media Writer Publisher 98

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. He’s on his creative throne trying to come up with ideas, but now the other two guys are making a lot of noise.

Writing 86

Writing Prose Creativity Publisher 86

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. He’s on his creative throne trying to come up with ideas, but now the other two guys are making a lot of noise.

Writing 69

Writing Prose Creativity Publisher 69

ProBlogger

APRIL 2, 2015

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. If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” Well, it’s how many great writers started off. Stephen King).

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