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7 ways to write beautiful prose

The Write Life

Writing beautiful prose isn’t something every writer nails in the beginning. Strong prose often reads like poetry. The term “purple prose” refers to writing that might be a bit too flowery. That’s not always a bad thing—lots of readers and writers love flowery prose. Avoid or reimagine cliché phrases.

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20 Break-In Magazines for New Freelance Writers

Make a Living Writing

Ever wonder where new freelance writers land their first assignments? If you’re a freelance writer just starting out, and you’ve had challenges trying to: Gain traction. Freelance writers (even if you’re new) can get paid to write, if you know where to look. Willing to work with new/unpublished writers. Grow your network.

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Literary Editor and Writer — What’s on the Bookshelf?

Melanie Saxton

As a literary editor and writer, I love working in the world of words. This beloved author has sold ten million books and inspired us to interview three local bookstores that feature authors from our area, host community events, and carry hard-to-find collections. The post Literary Editor and Writer — What’s on the Bookshelf?

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11 Prep Interview Questions for Technical Writers to Nail Your Interview

Make a Living Writing

We’ve curated 11 interview questions for technical writers to help you prepare and ace your next interview. Cracking the code of technical jargon and translating it into user-friendly prose makes technical writers the unsung heroes of the communication world. But hold on to your style guides, dear writers!

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Ghostwriting a Memoir

Melanie Saxton

Ghostwriting a memoir means collaborating with a professional writer who remains anonymous. It could revolve around a specific period of your life, a significant event, a personal transformation, or a particular aspect of your identity. Ghostwriting a memoir can be a profoundly fulfilling and introspective experience.

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5 Reasons You Should Consider Writing Your Memoir in Present Tense

Jane Friedman

The prose has an immersive quality as I navigate complicated grief, investigate his cause of death, and eventually find my footing and place in the world. Here’s the thing: The best memoirs are not simply a chronicle of events. It’s tough to execute and doesn’t suit every writer or every memoir (or every editor!).

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Poets and Writers Magazine – Is It Worth Subscribing?

The Write Life

If you want to become a poet or a writer, you have most likely come across the Poets and Writers Magazine. It’s a magazine that condenses a lot of helpful information writers need to succeed in their careers. Poets and Writers Magazine currently has 100,000 readers, so there must be something to it.

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