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New Release Spotlight: Cara Putman

Rachelle Gardner

Happy release day to author Cara Putman! In this suspenseful novel, Janae Simmons left the small town of Kedgewick, Virginia, ten years ago to pursue her legal career and never looked back –until a professional mistake leads her to her grandmother’s historic carriage house and to the town where her past threatens to find her. Carter Montgomery, director of the local art museum, is embroiled in a scandal involving stolen paintings.

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Jargon Phrases to Avoid in Business Writing

Grammarly

You’re writing a note to a colleague asking to have a “quick sync” to make a “game-time decision” on a “rock star” candidate you’re sure will “give 110 percent” to the job. Few things are as potentially confusing (or grating) as jargon in business writing. It’s true that jargon can sometimes be a convenient shorthand when you’re communicating quickly to someone you’re pretty sure will understand you.

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Why Your Flashbacks Aren’t Working

Jane Friedman

Photo by Eduardo Sánchez on Unsplash Today’s post is by editor Tiffany Yates Martin ( @FoxPrintEd ). Join her for the three-part online class Mastering Backstory for Novelists. Like a genie in a bottle, flashbacks can be wonderful and terrible things. They can grant you phenomenal power—painting in backstory other characters may not know or may be concealing, offering character motivation, raising stakes, creating deeper reader investment, heightening suspense, and more.

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Is Value-Based Pricing Pirate Capitalism?

Freelance Union

What is your work worth? In traditional wage-labor relationships (aka “normal jobs”), your work is worth whatever your boss says it is worth. In most instances, you’re compensated for your time, which means efficiency and growth are disincentivized. If you’re hourly, you make more if you work slower. If you’re salaried, the more efficient you are, the more work is assigned.

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How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success

Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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Blogging: Simple Wins

Blogging From Paradise

Consider a typical strategy to attract loyal readers: publish targeted, long form content consistently build an email list employ a pop-up form to […]

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Biking Your Way to Better Health

Freelance Union

This post is provided by our partner, MetroPlusHealth. Find affordable health plans for New Yorkers of all ages from  MetroPlusHealth. Riding a bicycle can be an excellent fitness activity. Cycling is also a good way to cross-train, because it puts much less stress on your joints, knees, and hips than running or walking. Getting a good workout on a bike isn't always easy, though, because you have more time to recover — or to just coast.

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How to Start a Blog and Make Money in 2024

Content Hacker

You’ve always dreamed of starting your own blog, haven’t you? Imagine a spot where everyone can see your voice, experiences, and know-how come to life. But one question has been holding you back: can you actually make money from blogging? The answer is a resounding yes! In fact, countless bloggers have turned their passion into a profitable online business.

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What Is the Biggest Downside to Being a Digital Nomad?

Blogging From Paradise

Fear. Fear is the biggest downside to being a digital nomad.

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How to Generate Winning Leads as a Freelancer

Freelance Union

Moving from the security of a full-time job to the world of freelancing might seem a slightly daunting and unpredictable step to make. For many aspiring freelancers with a passion and talent for providing a service that benefits their clients , making that switch is one of the most enriching and fulfilling steps you can take. For some, however, reassurance and peace of mind are key, especially in times when competition is high and fierce, and where budgets are invariably tight.