Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a new writer with no experience, freelance writing jobs that pay are still plentiful in 2022, 2023, and beyond — if: You know where to look… You know how to promote yourself… And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow writers. Let’s dive in.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This is an excerpt from How to Write a Novel by Joanna Penn, available in ebook, audiobook, paperback, hardback and workbook editions.]. In my experience, good professional editors are well worth the investment as they help improve your book and your craft, especially in the initial stages of your writing journey.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

To get your foot in the door, some other job titles to look for are: editorial assistant , production assistant , marketing assistant , and literary agency assistant. An editor is not simply there to proofread for spelling errors—there are so many fine details that an editor looks for to make sure each piece is perfect before publication.

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Copywriter Collective

MARCH 17, 2023

Do you know a writer or editor who takes pride in perfection? Perhaps these traits are why they fell into copy editing and proofreading in the first place. Which surely should’ve been put through the grinder of a more rigorous editorial process than web stuff, right?) In this piece, I don’t mean to bash editors or proofreaders!

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Looking to get into the writing and editing industry, but not sure if you should become a copy editor? Proofreading and copy editing both fall under the umbrella of editing, and if you like to edit work you might end up doing both. Copy editors work in a wide variety of writing industries, too. What Do Copy Editors Do?

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Buffer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In 2012, we regularly had writers like Matt Ragland share their unique perspectives on the blog. Our research wasn’t just about setting rules; it was about understanding how to define our goals and create something beneficial for us and our writers. This helped us set a benchmark for quality and expertise before scaling up.

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BKA Content

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Where To Find A Legal Content Writer. Publishing content regularly is the easiest and most affordable way for lawyers to get found, which is why if you don’t already have a legal content writer on your team, it may be time to hire one. What Is a Legal Content Writer? Neither type of writer is better than the other.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Photo by Pixabay Today’s post is excerpted from How to Enjoy Being Edited: A Practical Guide for Nonfiction Authors by nonfiction writing coach and editor Hannah de Keijzer. But in the middle of writing her first book she asked me an important, not-so-sparkly question: “Do you ever find yourself judging clients juuuust a teensy bit?”

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Make a Living Writing

JULY 5, 2023

Writers are often told to keep their day job until book sales take off, but what if you could find a day job in the industry you love? Editorial Assistant Do you thrive supporting those in authority and helping leaders keep on track from the start of a project to the final product? until you exactly capture the book in illustrations.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 28, 2022

This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by The S**t No One Tells You About Writing Podcast. 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. In that case hiring your own editor may not be necessary.

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Buffer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In 2012, we regularly had writers like Matt Ragland share their unique perspectives on the blog. Our research wasn’t just about setting rules; it was about understanding how to define our goals and create something beneficial for us and our writers. This helped us set a benchmark for quality and expertise before scaling up.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

In the writers’ groups where I hang out online, these queries are evergreen: How do I know if I need a copyeditor  before  I submit my work to an agent or editor? The replies and comments are typically so head-spinning in their range and variety that no one could blame writers for being confused. Group C  isn’t sure.

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Publishing Trends

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

At Random House Group , Angelin Adams , Editorial Director, Design & Culture, adds the title of Editorial Director, Potter Gift. Lia Brown joins Kappa Publishing as Editorial Director; formerly she was Senior Executive Editor of the children’s division at Callisto Media. She succeeds the recently-retired Lindley Boegehold.

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ContentWriters

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Keep reading to learn why authoritative content is successful, how to write an effective bylined article, and how critical a role bylined articles play in search engine optimization (SEO). How Do You Write an Authoritative Article? How Do You Write a Bylined Article? Here are a few tips for writing effective bylined content.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We typically pay above market rates to secure the best writers and avoid high turnover. Each month we try to have a good editorial balance and have new content published for each buyer persona. Once we define a topic , we write down a couple potential titles that might appeal to our users and are friendly for social sharing.

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The Hoth

MARCH 21, 2023

Many companies & digital marketing agencies are already using AI tools to curate, generate, and proofread their content – with varying rates of success. After all, AI is still in its infancy, and programs like ChatGPT aren’t without their issues , such as factual inaccuracies, plagiarism, and writing robotic-sounding text.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2018

HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: 7 Fixes for Common Writing Mistakes [Examples]. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Ann Handley on How to Make Your Writing ‘Ludicrously Spectacular’. My preferred style of writing edges toward conversational with a formal tone, but you have to match what your audience is expecting. Common-sense time, again.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 25, 2020

Personally, I struggled with having too many ideas to write about. In fact, one longish post I write sparked so many ideas that I started writing seven other post before I’d completed it. Others lose interest in what they’re writing about before they finish the post. Premature publishing. Creating a checklist.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Some blogs assign me a list of posts to write. It’s amazing how often editors talk about writers not reliably meeting deadlines, or even blowing off assignments altogether. And some like their writers to dig deep with personal anecdotes. Lesson #5: How a Strong Editorial Process Makes a Huge Difference.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

As Moz’s Rand Fishkin writes : As Daniel Pink notes, human beings need three things to be happy in their work – autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Editorial planning. Editing / proofreading. For instance, if you are a fantastic writer but you don’t have an audience-first mentality, it will be difficult for your writing to connect.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In 2019, I was a newbie freelance writer with no qualifications, no experience, and no idea how to find creative writing jobs. Fast-forward three years, and I’m a full-time writer at a marketing agency and a Smart Blogger freelancer on the side. What Types of Jobs Can You Find in Creative Writing? Blogging Pro.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 16, 2014

This is a guest contribution from Alex Strike, writer and blogger. During my writing career, I’ve had the good fortune to have appeared on many cool and informative blogs and websites – but it hasn’t always been this way. It would not be a good idea to write for websites with DA less than 30.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Unique and creative content can be hard to develop, especially when you are writing for a wide demographic. Below, you will find a checklist of writing tips to help you create great content, increase your traffic and promote your blog. Best General Writing Tips. Write a good introduction. Write short paragraphs.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

AUGUST 18, 2022

Almost every writer I know has a love-hate relationship with their writing program, whether it’s Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, or a yellow legal pad. Many writers pay thousands of dollars for freelance editorial help before they publish. Scrivener is great for drafting but has limited formatting capabilities.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 15, 2011

One of the requests that I’ve received a fair bit lately from readers here at ProBlogger is for me to write a little more on the team I’ve put together to help me run and grow my blogs. These paid writers on dPS write between one and eight posts per month and are paid on a per-post basis.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

It’s imperative to start out with a solid strategy (and, no, a strategy is not your editorial calendar ). Editorial planning. First comes strategy, then comes editorial planning. First comes strategy, then comes editorial planning, says @michelelinn. Strategy development. How will you know if you are successful?

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 24, 2023

I have had internships but not in the world of editing, but my dream is to be an editor and writer. You say you want to be a writer too. Study the craft Writing and editing both rest on the same foundation: an understanding of story craft and language. Question I’m a college student majoring in English. Caveat editor.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 31, 2017

You can’t adequately edit and proofread at the same time, says @AnnGynn. And if you think the same person can write, edit, and proof their own work, you should be afraid, very afraid of publishing that content. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes proofreaders as distinct from editors. Click To Tweet. Even the U.S.

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Express Writers

MARCH 21, 2023

Google Calendar Google Calendar and other calendar tools can be easily transformed into an editorial calendar. You can also schedule time for writing and any other content creation needs. Blogging Tools for Better Writing You could have the greatest trending topic, an excellent title, and optimized keywords.

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Content Powered

JUNE 25, 2022

The first thing you need to do before you even start to look at content topics or write anything in a Google Doc is set some goals. It's incredible how much of your content is guided by the audience you're writing for and how much variance one topic can have depending on your target audience. 9a: Writing.

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BKA Content

APRIL 16, 2023

17 Content Writing Tips You Need To Use According to data reported by Time magazine , the average website visitor spends just 15 seconds before clicking away. SEO #Marketing Click To Tweet So how do you write good content that convinces readers to stay? Two solutions: Hire a content writer or write better content.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 18, 2013

It’s the truth but it didn’t stop me writing two eBooks. EBooks organise things for us into a nice little bundle and often have a higher editorial standard. Invest in an editor, and or a proofreader. Write your blog post / press release first. Get someone else to review or write your sales copy.

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BKA Content

MARCH 13, 2023

Top 10 Content Writing Websites The demand for high-quality website content is the highest it’s ever been, with 91% of B2B marketers and 86% of B2C marketers citing it as a key element of their overall online marketing strategies. Where Should You Look for The Best Content Writing Websites? That’s where we come in.

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ProBlogger

MAY 4, 2016

For example, let’s say you’re writing a post that’s supposed to help people surpass mild depression. Online generators – TweakYourBiz is a great option that quickly provides hundreds of ideas (separated into categories like lists, bests and problems) for writers with a simple keyword search. Editing and proofreading.

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ProBlogger

MAY 7, 2018

Thank you for writing that.” I didn’t really write these for anyone else. What I realized is that the more I got to know who my reader was, the better position I was in to write content that would impact them as much as it would impact me. That really helped me. This thing began to happen as my blog began to grow.

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Intergrowth

APRIL 9, 2023

Some have dozens of writers and editors, while others only have one writer and an editor/publisher/outreach specialist. They write the words, draw the infographics, and shoot the videos that your audience sees. No two content marketing teams look the same.

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Content Hacker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Whether it’s sharing your passion, connecting with a like-minded community, or even turning a profit, knowing how to write a blog is your first step toward success. Table Of Contents: Starting Your Blogging Journey What Should You Write About? What Should You Write About? First, how do you write a killer headline ?

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