Jane Friedman

MARCH 25, 2025

Todays post is by David Griffin Brown and Michelle Barker , co-authors of Story Skeleton: The Classics and Immersion and Emotion: The Two Pillars of Storytelling. Weve come across many authors who believe that plot points amount to paint-by-numbers storytellingor that only genre writers need to worry about structure. However, if you look back through the classics, almost every novel features these plot points, though not always in the same arrangement.

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Enchanting Marketing

MARCH 25, 2025

It happens to me surprisingly often. Im half skimming, half reading a fairly interesting article—all the way until the last word. But as soon as Ive finished, Ive already forgotten what Ive read. Sound familiar? If you want readers to remember your words, you need to invigorate your message and jump-start your readers into action. And the easiest way to do that?

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Elna Cain

MARCH 8, 2025

In 2023, I raised my rates from an average of $.25/word to $.50/word. I was having panic attacks and sweating profusely when I had to tell clients what my new rate was. So, while you might think all you have to do is raise your rates and you’ll make $1,000 a post, the raising your rates part is the RESULT not the action. You have to do certain things to command a higher rate with your service to make money as a writer.

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Backlinko

MARCH 3, 2025

Growing your website starts with reaching the right people. Not random traffic. People actively searching for the solutions you provide. That’s where organic traffic shines. Unlike paid advertising or social media, organic traffic attracts visitors with clear intent. At Backlinko, organic traffic brings us over 571K monthly visitorseach one specifically interested in SEO and digital marketing.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Freelance Union

MARCH 11, 2025

As a freelancer belonging to a community-based platform, it’s easy to understand the benefits of working with diverse and international teams. Aside from the amazing networking opportunities that come from connecting with like-minded freelance friends and professionals, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of the realms of remote work.

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Kayleigh Moore

MARCH 2, 2025

The first draft of any piece of writing, 99% of the time, is NOT GOOD. Full stop. From jumbled logic to false conclusionsyou need to take a hard look at your writing and get rid of the nonsense. Buthow? Today is another moment Im going to tie a piece of Philosophy into the writing process. The cure for crappy first drafts lies in an ancient but powerful technique: The Socratic method.

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Enchanting Marketing

MARCH 11, 2025

Do you ever get close to content burnout? A year ago, I became active on LinkedIn. And it has at times felt like feeding a cookie monster. Munch. Scrunch. Crackle. Social media platforms always seem hungry for more content. It feels relentless, eh? But it can also be fun and rewarding. When I asked earlier this year what you’d like me to write about, Michelle suggested I share my experience of posting on LinkedIn.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 7, 2025

AI is officially here and you know what? So are freelance writers! Yay! 2024 was a crazy year but 2025? It’s looking to be a great year to become a freelance writer, a copywriter or a content writer online. A lot of the entry-level gigs I picked up back when I started in 2014 are gone. These were freelance writing jobs that didn’t pay well and didn’t value the writer.

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Backlinko

MARCH 31, 2025

This guide will show you how to use ChatGPT the right way. Brand new to using it? Ill help you skip the rookie mistakes that leave most beginners frustrated. Tried it before and had an average experience? No problem. You’ll learn how to refine your approach to get useful, high-quality responses (finally). Because heres the thing: ChatGPT IS a powerful tool.

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Grammarly

MARCH 26, 2025

A structured brainstorming process turns scattered ideas into clear, compelling writing. Whether youre drafting an article, essay , or business proposal , brainstorming isnt just about generating ideasits about organizing them effectively to create a strong foundation. This guide walks you through five simple steps to refine and structure your thoughts, helping you brainstorm with purpose.

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Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

MARCH 28, 2025

And.Not.Stress.Out Lets be real, one of the toughest parts of being a freelance writer isnt the writing itself. Its the money rollercoaster. One month youre drowning in projects, the next youre refreshing your inbox like it owes you rent. Sound familiar? If the unpredictable nature of freelance income has you feeling stressed (or straight-up panicked), dont worry, youre not alone.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 11, 2025

Todays post is by author and book coach Anne Janzer. When I landed on the idea for my first book (a business book), I couldnt believe that no one had written it yet. The gap in the market looked glaringly obvious to me. So I rushed to fill it, focusing all my energy on getting the book to market quickly, publishing myself. Once it was published, I started the hard work I had deferred: sharing the ideas, blogging, speaking, defending the framework, and learning from others.

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Freelance Union

MARCH 11, 2025

Whether you're self-employed or a partner, you may be able to deduct certain expenses for the part of your home that you use for business. To deduct expenses for business use of the home, you must use part of your home as one of the following: Exclusively on a regular basis as your principal place of business for your trade or business; Exclusively on a regular basis as a place where you meet or deal with your patients, clients, or customers in the normal course of your trade or business; A

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Copywriter Collective

MARCH 21, 2025

Do you ever see a piece of copy and you think to yourself, Damn, I wish I wrote that? IKEA – Tomorrow Starts Tonight Copywriting is all about twisting meaning in clever ways, and IKEA absolutely nails it with their Tomorrow Starts Tonight campaign. This is home furnishing meets marketing strategy at its finest. They take language you’d expect from an anti-aging cream, “The most natural anti-aging remedy”, and apply it to, of all things, sleep.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Backlinko

MARCH 25, 2025

The internet is full of recycled lists claiming to reveal the “most profitable blog niche ideas. But most lack any actual data to back up their recommendations. That’s why we decided to do something different. We analyzed 100 blog niches using a comprehensive methodology to identify the top 25 opportunities based on cold, hard numbers. This included: Search volume data Keyword difficulty scores Average cost per click (CPC) Search intent Short- and long-term growth trends For each win

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Grammarly

MARCH 26, 2025

Great ideas start with the right brainstorming approach. Whether you need a spark of inspiration, a structured plan, or a collaborative method, choosing the right technique can make all the difference. In this guide, youll discover 17 brainstorming techniques designed to help you generate, organize, and refine your ideas: Classic techniques like freewriting and mind mapping to get your creativity flowing.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

MARCH 27, 2025

Let’s face it: Writing can be tough. Staring at a blank page, wrestling with words, wondering if what you’re creating is actually any good We’ve all been there! But here’s the thing: We have tools at our disposal that previous generations of writers could only dream of. I’m talking about the power of AI. I truly believe that if we want to stand out and write something truly amazing , we need to embrace AI as a partner, not a threat.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 27, 2025

Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com Todays post is by author Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book. Many aspiring authors start their book journey without a clear budget. Its only natural. Most people who want to write a book are so caught up in the challenge of writing that they dont spend much time thinking about the many things they will likely have to spend money on as they move from idea to published book to promotions.

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Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Blogging Wizard

MARCH 4, 2025

How long should a blog post be? What do readers prefer? How long do blog posts have to be to rank on Google? We answer all of these questions and more in this post, starting with data-driven answers on typical blog post lengths bloggers use.

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AIIP

MARCH 18, 2025

By Arthur Weiss Editors note: This will be the first in a series of blog posts covering whats new and, more importantly, how infopreneurs can maximize the benefits of AI tools. I wrote a blog post on AI apps for Infopreneurs a couple of months ago. Since then, multiple announcements have come from the Read More » The post Real Information Artificial Intelligence: the AIIP AI blog March 2025 appeared first on AIIP Connections Blog.

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Neal Schaffer

MARCH 20, 2025

I have been running a blog since 2008, so I have plenty of firsthand experience in blogging and recognize how excellent a platform it is for sharing ideas, promoting your business, and engaging with a wider audience. To make sure that your bases are covered, from having a proper privacy policy, to making sure you […] Blogging Laws: What Every Blogger Needs to Know appeared first on NealSchaffer.

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Grammarly

MARCH 23, 2025

Brainstorming is a powerful way to spark creativity and generate ideas in the writing process. Whether youre working on a novel , an academic essay , or a blog , brainstorming helps you see your project from a new angle and break through creative roadblocks. In this post, we’ll explore brainstorming, its purpose, key principles, different brainstorming methods, and its role in the writing journey.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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The Hoth

MARCH 25, 2025

Want to know how to rank well on Google for loads of keywords related to your niche? You need to master the powerful one-two punch of demonstrating E-E-A-T to build topical authority. E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) is your jab, softening up the opponent and paving the way for topical authority, which is your hard right hand.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 19, 2025

Photo by MIGUEL GASCOJ on Unsplash Todays post is by author Janee Butterfield. We all hear stories about the books that take off overnight, becoming instant bestsellers thanks to a viral TikTok trend or an influencers endorsement. But what about the books that dont explode right awaythose that quietly gain traction, slowly building an audience over time?

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Blogging Wizard

MARCH 4, 2025

Are you looking to do something a little different with your next blog design? There are a lot of different pages to worry about when you design a blog, but.

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AIIP

MARCH 11, 2025

In your bio, you describe yourself as a content strategist who focuses on customer service knowledge management. In two sentences, what do content strategists do? Working as a content strategist in a customer service setting is analogous to being an air traffic controller who is focused on content development instead of planes. As the company Read More » The post We are AIIP: Charles Costa appeared first on AIIP Connections Blog.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Neal Schaffer

MARCH 27, 2025

I have been blogging since 2008 and started getting serious about my own YouTube channel more recently in 2022, so I often get asked this question of blogging vs vlogging. Both mediums have unique advantages and cater to different audiences, but both may not necessarily be right for your brand or even your niche. Let […] Blogging vs Vlogging: Which Should You Do?

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Grammarly

MARCH 28, 2025

Key takeaways ChatGPT produces humanlike text, making detection challenging. AI detection tools can assess the likelihood that content was AI-generated, but they cant confirm it with certainty. For the best results, combine AI detection with proper citation practices and additional tools like Grammarly Authorship and plagiarism detection. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can engage in humanlike conversations and produce written content, has made AI-generated writing more common than ever.

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Backlinko

MARCH 26, 2025

What people say about your brand online shapes your reputation. This could be reviews, social mentions, or business listings. Keeping up with all of them takes A LOT of time and effort. Online reputation management (ORM) tools help you monitor brand mentions, manage reviews, and keep business details consistent across directories. But each tool has its specialties.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 18, 2025

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Todays post is by writer, coach, and brand strategist Michelle Tamara Cutler ( @mickytcutler ). In social media groups and forums, many of us writers talk about the trifecta of building a website, maintaining our online identity, and navigating the shifting sands of social media platforms. Really, what were talking about is how we define and present ourselves online.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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