Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 27, 2022

I enjoy philanthropy writing and editing, including books, magazine articles, and website content. Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle. How do you create an annual event that highlights issues affecting others for a lifetime? of women and children in our area who live in poverty. Why Volunteer?

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Publishing Trends

MAY 10, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. The Fyre Festival of Books? Why This Book Fair Went Up in Flames How Did a Short Story Inspire This Year’s Met Gala?

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 25, 2023

What an honor to receive an assignment for a legal editorial piece published by Conroe City Lifestyle. I edit books for attorneys, among many other author types, and offer SEO-friendly web content and blogging for those in legal and business environments. Kristin Bays—284th District Court Judge Bays earned a B.S.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you persevere, your book can appear on Amazon and library shelves in your area and beyond. Perhaps you have a great story idea but aren’t sure how to frame it within a novel. I can step in as your editor or ghostwriter , and consult with you about your premise, direction, and goals for the book. Then voila !

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The article below, published in Conroe City Lifestyle , could easily be something found in interior design books. Do you have an interior design book percolating inside your head? Now is a great time to write a promotional corporate book filled with your amazing talent, advice, projects, and journey through a competitive market.

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Publishing Trends

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. How Hunting Helped Hemingway’s Writing UC Berkeley Students Create Children’s Books to Fight Book Bans What is Romantasy Fiction? Are Authors Really Benefiting From Spotify?

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle. Lamb’s emancipating message is shared in his book Better Than the Binge: Overcoming the Social Obligation of Alcohol. His intention is not to preach but simply explain how and why he developed new habits and a new life. “I He makes a valid point. Article by Melanie Saxton.

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Melanie Saxton

AUGUST 1, 2023

Article by Melanie Saxton Photography Provided Originally published in Conroe City Lifestyle After-school extracurricular activities allow your child to develop friendships outside of the school realm while increasing confidence, ethics, and good sportsmanship, often working together as a team to accomplish a goal. There is one young athlete.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photo by karina zhukovskaya Note from Jane: In the earliest days of my career, I served as managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, and one of the nicest parts of my job was calling up winners of our writing contests, including the National Self-Published Book Awards. But I had reached my limit. I was defeated.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 24, 2023

How can publicity form part of your book marketing strategy? How can you research the best media and craft a pitch or a press release that might get you and your book some attention? Today we're talking about her nonfiction book, Priceless Publicity: How to get money-can't-buy media coverage for your business.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

You also want to avoid hurting parents, children, exes—or being further hurt by them. How can memoirists handle the paradox? The more broadly your story spreads, the more people your words help … and the more likely it is that your book will be seen by someone who is hurt by what you wrote. Write the book.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 26, 2023

Journalism is a favorite pastime and something I weave into my full-time work as a book editor and ghostwriter, taking me directly into the community to meet and interact with movers and shakers. We asked how she’s managed to maintain a work/life balance while being so active in Montgomery County. “I I hope you enjoy the article!

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Jane Friedman

MAY 30, 2023

In spring 2017, after learning that an aspiring nonfiction author would need a book proposal to find a publisher, I enrolled in a two-Saturday proposal writing class at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. In 2013, Samantha’s mother, Jane, who by then had come to support my efforts, suggested that I write a book about her daughter.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 10, 2023

If you not only love to be creative, but also love to help other people bring their creativity to life, you might be good at being a book writing coach. A good coach helps an author along their process of getting a book written and published. What is A Book Writing Coach? 7 Reasons Every Freelancer Should Write A Book.

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Publishing Trends

JUNE 2, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. How has a new Arkansas law meant to ban librarians from providing “obscene” books to children been received? How will Google’s new search engine affect publishers?

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Make a Living Writing

AUGUST 28, 2023

Self-Publishing School Podcast ? About the Podcast: The “SPS Podcast” is a treasure trove of insights and expertise in the realm of business growth, book writing, and publishing, not to mention marketing. Check out the Self-Publishing School Podcast 2. We hope these suggestions get you started!

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 8, 2023

While you can’t wish your way to a book deal, your thoughts drive what you do. Most of us spend our time dreaming of the external yes we hope to achieve—whether it’s an accepted pitch, query, or book deal. How can they quit when their books must be done by a certain date (like a milestone birthday)?

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I’m pretty sure my full-time job would be in social work or working with children with autism in a school setting. I know I would be torn leaving my children while I went to work every day. One question I asked them was how much money they are making from writing. Would I own a house? But there’s more to this!

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Do you want to publish an image-heavy book like a cookbook? How can you navigate the challenges of photography, book design, and publishing choices to make the best product possible? Her latest book is The Great Adventure Baker. Her latest book is The Great Adventure Baker. It's a pleasure to be here.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today’s guest post is a Q&A by Sangeeta Mehta ( @sangeeta_editor ), a former acquiring editor of children’s books at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, who runs her own editorial services company. Defining “copyediting” and “proofreading” was a straightforward task that sparked little debate.

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The Write Life

JUNE 16, 2022

Interested in learning how to become a writer? It’s not just books! How to Become A Writer – The Options. Let’s dive into each of the types of writing, how to know if they might be a good fit, and how to get your foot in the door so you can learn how to become a writer. Freelance writing.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 29, 2023

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published by Estelle Erasmus. And I wrote for Romper about how sheltering in place during the pandemic removed all the usual worries about parenting. It’s a delicate balance.

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Publishing Trends

MARCH 22, 2023

Though still a fraction of the overall book market, audiobooks continue their double-digit annual growth: the global audiobooks market is expected to reach $35.04 At last count, more than seventy-five thousand titles have been published, a number that will dramatically increase as AI narration brings cost and production time down.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 22, 2024

How can you use limited edition merchandise to add more value to retailers and make more money on a launch? Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital , self-publishing with support, where you can get free formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. Alex Kava talks about her author business.

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Make a Living Writing

APRIL 15, 2024

In this article, we explore some of the best remote freelance jobs for writers and editors, along with tips on how to thrive in these roles. Editing and proofreading Editing and proofreading are indispensable services for authors, publishers, businesses, and academics. Why work remote?

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Grammarly

AUGUST 16, 2023

If you’re wondering how to write a novel, keep the following in mind: A novel has a beginning, middle, and end. A novel is a book-length story. Novels can be for adults, teens, or children and can fit into a wide variety of genres. Idea As you generate ideas about how to begin your novel, let your mind wander.

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Their goal is to share happiness, inspiration, and hope through books, podcasts, educational programs, and more. Do you scour the internet looking for awesome comedy writing jobs to exercise your funny bone? Does comedy writing flow through your veins? Do you struggle to find the right freelance writing jobs? Barrelhouse. Interested?

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Publishing Trends

DECEMBER 9, 2022

­ Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. The US book market is seeing soft sales this holiday season. How could AI change children’s relationship to storytime ? Why are HarperCollins union workers on strike?

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The Creative Penn

MAY 5, 2023

How can we use AI tools in our creative and business processes while still keeping our humanity at the core of our books? In this article, I’ll outline the concept of the AI-Assisted Artisan Author , which is how I intend to surf the wave of change ahead, rather than drown in the deluge. What is the AI-Assisted Artisan Author?

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 28, 2023

How can you stop self-censoring your writing and share the deepest aspects of yourself with your readers? How can you break poetry out of the restraints that many try to put upon it? You can also subscribe to the Written Word Media email newsletter for book marketing tips. Stephanie Wytovich talks about these things and more.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 12, 2023

Are you trying to figure out how to become a content writer? How to Become a Content Writer: The Skills. Well, obviously, you need to know how to write ! But other skills will help you become successful and make money at home: Knowing how to write in different styles to match the client’s needs.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Do you want to connect in person at conferences and events but dread how exhausted you know you will be afterward? But I know how hard it is! I used to think there was something wrong with me, but Susan Cain's book, Quiet , amongst other things, helped me realize it's quite a common thing. Don't worry, you're not alone!

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

What are tropes and how can you use them to strengthen your fiction? With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. What are some examples of horror tropes, in particular?

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The Subversive Copy Editor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A sample from my Facebook feed: “How long should a chapter be?” “Is Is there a standard for how long a chapter should be?” A chapter is a chunk of a book that comes to a recognizable end, usually marked by a page break or by an extra space followed by a new numbered or titled chapter. How long is long? What is a chapter?

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 13, 2023

4 Types of Allegory Now that you know the definition of allegory and how to use it, let’s discover the different types. Let’s kick things off with a simple definition, shall we? Allegory Definition The historic allegory definition stems from the ancient Greek word, ἀλληγορία , meaning other speak.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

AUGUST 24, 2022

You’re definitely not alone – in a survey of 2,000 Americans, 15% have started writing a book …. You’re definitely not alone – in a survey of 2,000 Americans, 15% have started writing a book …. Someone with a story burning inside them, busy with a wife, young children, and a full-time job. So how did he get where he is now?

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Freelance Writing Jobs

AUGUST 24, 2022

You’re definitely not alone – in a survey of 2,000 Americans, 15% have started writing a book …. You’re definitely not alone – in a survey of 2,000 Americans, 15% have started writing a book …. Someone with a story burning inside them, busy with a wife, young children, and a full-time job. So how did he get where he is now?

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