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Writer, Edit Yourself! 8 Tips for Self-Editing

Freelance Writing Jobs

As a freelance writer, how comfortable are you with editing your own work? A certain amount of self-editing is part of preparing an assignment for submission to a client. Even if your client has editors who will review your work prior to it being published in whatever medium it will be used, you want to be sure that you are sending in something that shows your best work.

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The golden rule for ADHD creative freelancers (Neurotypicals, it works for you too!)

Freelance Union

It was early morning, and I was sitting by a lake in Maine, a cup of coffee in hand when one of those bolt-from-the-blue moments of clarity struck me. Before I share my big a-ha moment, let me give you some context. I am a business coach for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers and have dedicated my entire career to helping creative professionals build profitable and successful businesses and careers.

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How one sheet of paper can level the balance of power between you and your clients

Nick Ursborne

The power dynamic between a freelancer and client generally leans towards the client. Its the client who decides whether or not to give you the project, and they also get to determine the budget. Granted, if youre a triple-A writer or designer, youll weald a little more power. But for the rest of us? A lot of it comes down to mindset. If you think you have to bend to every whim of your clients, you do.

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DIY vs. Full-Service Content Marketing? Go Big or Go Home

Verblio

It can feel impossible to find the balance between the ongoing demands of content marketing, ambitious company growth goals, and limited resources and team capacities. If you had unlimited money to throw at the problem, it wouldnt be such a problem. But were as aware as anyone that things are tight, the economy is uncertain, and content marketing is in a state of flux.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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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How to Get Your Brand Featured in AI Tools Like ChatGPT

The Hoth

Each week, approximately 400 million users interact with ChatGPT, and many are now using it to discover new brands. The same is true for other popular AI tools like Perplexity and Claude. Users are flocking to these tools because they provide crystal clear answers to complex, conversational-style queries. Because of this, many brands are now asking themselves How do we show up in ChatGPT and other AI tools?

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Lay the Professional Groundwork for a Successful Nonfiction Book

Jane Friedman

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Todays post is excerpted from From Pitch to Print: The Nonfiction Writers 10-Step Plan to Getting Published by Dr. Jennifer Dorsey. Bookshop Amazon Many authors I work with are often surprised to find that marketing for their book actually begins well in advance of finding a publishing path. Its certainly natural to assume that marketing doesnt happen until the book is produced and published, but thats not the case.

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New Release Spotlight: Becca Kinzer

Rachelle Gardner

Happy release day to author Becca Kinzer on the release of FIRST LOVE, SECOND DRAFT. If you’re in the mood for a second-chance rom-com with a little bit of baseball thrown in, this is your summer read! Congratulations, Becca!! The post New Release Spotlight: Becca Kinzer appeared first on Rachelle Gardner.

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Enhancing Your Law Firm’s Online Presence with Professional Website Content: Strategies for Success

Blogtrepreneur

Our law firms online presence is one of our most valuable assets, directly shaping how potential clients perceive us and decide whether to reach out. Developing professional website content allows us to demonstrate our expertise, build trust, and clearly communicate the legal services we offer. This targeted approach helps us stand out in a crowded market, making it easier for people to find and choose our law firm.

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The Second Edition of The Business of Being a Writer Officially Releases Today

Jane Friedman

Its here! The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition , is now available from all retailers, in paperback and ebook editions ( Bookshop | Amazon | Barnes & Noble ). Why a revision was needed The first edition released in 2018, and it was written mostly in 2016. While a good chunk of the first edition remains relevant and valid for writers, especially the guidance on book publishing, the sections that address digital media and publishing, magazine publishing, and social media are sorely ou

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LLMs Don’t Reward Originality, They Flatten It

Ahrefs

But in the age of AI-driven search, originality is not the boon we think it is. It might even be a liability or, at best, a long game with no guarantees. Because heres the uncomfortable truth: LLMs dont reward firsts.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

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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How Do Blogging Mistakes Originate?

Blogging From Paradise

I recently watched a streaming series. One pivotal character lived a life of adventure.

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Trader Joe’s Mini Tote Bag Drop Drives Passionate Fandom

David Meerman Scott

Trader Joes, a chain of grocery stores offering unique and interesting products often under its own brand, has legions of passionate fans. Many waited in line last week to secure a prized Trader Joe's branded miniature canvas tote bag offered in four pastel colors.

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Subscription box service OwlCrate launches publishing arm: is this a glimpse of the future of publishing?

Jane Friedman

These subscription services have built a meaningful fanbase and may understand and serve specific readerships better than some publishers. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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How to Rank for a Keyword (8 Steps)

Ahrefs

How do you do that? How do you actually rank for a keyword? Follow this guide to find out how. Just because a keyword exists doesnt mean its the right one to target.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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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Subject-verb Agreement

Grammar Underground

It's usually pretty easy to make your verbs agree with your subjects. But some sentences throw you a curve ball. The post Subject-verb Agreement first appeared on Grammar Underground with June Casagrande.

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New Release Spotlight: Jen Thompson

Rachelle Gardner

Do you feel overwhelmed and overcommitted before even getting out of bed in the morning? Are you weary from the hustle of life and from the disquiet of your own heart? What if you could learn to rest and find peace amid a world that never stops? In her debut release, Return to Jesus: An Invitation to Abide with Him in Every Beautiful, Stressful, or Tedious Moment, Gardner Literary author Jen Thompson offers an inspiring invitation for women to surrender the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. and da

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The Women’s Fiction Dilemma: A Contested Label Continues to Sell Books

Jane Friedman

Publishing industry professionals disagree on the definition of "women's fiction" but acknowledge its marketing value for readers. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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How I Built a Brand Awareness Dashboard in Looker Studio

Ahrefs

After writing an article on 11 ways to measure brand awareness, I figured nows also the perfect time for us to get a clearer picture of where we stand today, so we have something solid to measure against when those … Read more ›

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Do's and Don'ts: How to Pitch Your Press Release to Journalists

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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Real Information – Artificial Intelligence: the AIIP AI blog

AIIP

By Arthur Weiss Editors note: This is part of a series covering whats new and, more importantly, how infopreneurs can maximize the benefits of AI tools. We are currently in an age of AI, and many people perceive AI as a threat, being concerned, for example, that AI will take their jobs. Personally, I dont Read More » The post Real Information Artificial Intelligence: the AIIP AI blog appeared first on AIIP Connections Blog.

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Grammarly Earns ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Responsible AI

Grammarly

At Grammarly, were committed to building AI that supports effective, thoughtful communicationwithout compromising on safety, privacy, or user trust. That commitment has always guided how we design, develop, and deploy our AI-powered writing assistance. Now, its backed by an internationally recognized standard: Grammarly is officially ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certified.

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Update on tariffs for publishing

Jane Friedman

US publishing has escaped the worst of the tariffs, but that doesnt mean publishing is unaffected by the tariffs that remain. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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Optimizing Content for AI Overviews: 7 Best Practices 

The Hoth

First introduced back in May 2024, Googles AI Overviews began appearing sparsely for mostly informational keywords. Fast-forward to March 5th, 2025, and theyve received a major overhaul and will begin to appear more frequently for all types of queries. This raises an important question for marketers how can you improve brand visibility with this new search feature?

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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 Best Web Hosting for SEO in 2025

BKA Content

At BKA Content, we know that great content drives SEO success. But without a solid foundation, even the most well-optimized pages can fail to rank. That’s why choosing the right web hosting provider is essential to your SEO strategy. Web hosting directly affects SEO by influencing your sites speed and uptime. A fast-loading, always-accessible, and secure site creates a better user experience, which Google rewards.

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Real Talk on Productivity, AI, and What’s Working in IT

Grammarly

As part of our Two Truths and AI series, Grammarly hosted an intimate gathering of IT leaders for a candid conversation on productivity, AI, and the future of work. Led by Dean Macris, CISO at Dispel, and Luke Behnke, Vice President of Enterprise Product Management at Grammarly, the conversation explored one of todays most pressing questions: how do we thoughtfully and effectively adopt AI tools to drive real productivity, deliver meaningful outcomes, and empower the people who power our organiz

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New agent at Azantian

Jane Friedman

Selected as a 2020 Publishers Weekly Star Watch honoree, Shelly Romero has joined as an associate agent at Azantian Literary Agency. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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That awful pronunciation of 'nuclear'

Grammar Underground

In the Netflix series Umbrella Academy, Aidan Gallagher plays Number Five, a 58-year-old assassin and theoretical physicist trapped in a 13-year-olds body. A naturally brainy teen and gifted actor, Gallagher has no trouble convincing me Five is a late-middle-aged genius unlocking the mysteries of space-time to stop a world-ending apocalypse. In his performance, I believe every word well, every word but one: nuclear.

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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Links of Interest: April 16, 2025

Jane Friedman

The latest in trends, traditional publishing, culture & politics, AI, and libraries. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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New Christian imprint at Andrews McMeel

Jane Friedman

Amen Editions will release eight to 10 nonfiction titles per year, including inspirational, self-care, gift, and activity books. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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Respected independent publisher Two Dollar Radio acquired by Seven Stories Press

Jane Friedman

Two Dollar Radio will keep ownership of its headquarters and bookstore it opened in Columbus in 2017. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Login below, or learn more and subscribe. Wondering why some content isn't free? Did something change? Here's an explanation.

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Self-Publishing Assistance Is Becoming Threatened

Jane Friedman

Todays post is by writer and creativity coach Anne Carley ( @amcarley.bsky.social ). Some words of caution for writers whod like a bit of help with the adventure that is self-publishing. It used to be the case that bringing in a more experienced person to help get your book out into the world was doable. As Ive recently discovered, that has changed.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!