Enchanting Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A good memoir lets me feel the author’s feelings, experience their struggles, and understand how they make their life choices. Even a good sales pitch makes me imagine how a product would make my life better, making me more eager to click Buy. Unfortunately, a lot of non-fiction writing lacks such imagination.

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Enchanting Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A good memoir lets me feel the author’s feelings, experience their struggles, and understand how they make their life choices. Even a good sales pitch makes me imagine how a product would make my life better, making me more eager to click Buy. Unfortunately, a lot of non-fiction writing lacks such imagination.

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Make a Living Writing

MAY 13, 2024

This is not just for fiction and children’s book writers, onomatopoeia can be easily and effectively used in all kinds of writing. Onomatopoeia examples in different types of writing Writers from all genres can benefit from infusing sound into their work to captivate readers. You know what to expect if you live here.

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Enchanting Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2024

In his book Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence , psychologist Dr Daniel Goleman suggests that a reader’s mind typically wanders off 20% to 40% of the time. So, how can you keep your readers engaged? So, below follow 4 ways to use surprise in your writing and keep your readers captivated … 1. Has this happened to you?

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

Another accomplishment I’ve had because of my writing is landing some high-paying and notable clients this year. To help you achieve the best in 2023, let’s go over some freelance writing resolutions you can set for your business. If you’re writing for $.10/word, Check out my video for tips on how to do this!

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Diving into the “novel vs book” debate isn’t just splitting hairs — it’s about getting to the heart of what we read and why it matters. Book or Novel? But if you’re seeking information, learning material, or practical advice, you’ll likely choose a nonfiction book. Why Does it Matter?

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 13, 2024

For years now, the Indie Author Project has made an effort to find the best self-published books in communities across the U.S. The project encompasses public libraries, authors, curators, and readers working together to connect library patrons with great self-published work, primarily in fiction. and Canada.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 14, 2023

This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by The Writing Consultancy. Work with an expert editor to revise and submit your fiction or memoir. Yet, it has been declined by more than 250 fiction agents who merely decline by form letter. The book feels dated (despite the argument in the query that it’s in tune with current events).

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Family library legacy books aren’t necessarily found on Amazon or in bookstores. These types of books are often written for private archives and family libraries, detailing history and chronicling ancestral and present-day experiences. I help authors write their unique legacy books and capture family backstories for posterity.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 5, 2023

Writing is a form of creativity, and as freelance writers, it’s our job to write compelling blog posts, white papers, case studies, or any content a client wants. And because we write, this job can take a toll on us whether we like it or not. How do you avoid burnout as a freelance writer?

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Enchanting Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

How do you make your words more powerful? How do you make your words sparkle so you ideas can burst forward? We devour the books by Hemingway and Chandler. We try to figure out why their writing is so powerful, and then apply the same techniques to our own writing. Science backs up a lot of writing advice.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 31, 2023

I hope you will take the time to review your goals and you're welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Thoughts on lighthouses and what yours might be, from The Comfort Book by Matt Haig quoting Anne Lamott; “We’re in an artist’s age now,” reflections on the changing author business model from Johnny B.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Your prospective editor should be able to describe past projects, share a portfolio, point you to testimonials, and discuss the timeline and deliverables for your book. Book Your Editing Reservation Today! The post Editing Reservation — Book Your Spot on my Calendar Today! I provide invoices and receipts and track payments.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 13, 2024

How can you blend ‘work for hire', ghostwriting, and being an indie author into a successful hybrid career writing books for children? In the intro, Countdown Pages on FindawayVoices by Spotify; the impact of AI narrated audiobooks on Audible [ Bloomberg ]; Ideas for short fiction anthologies and Kevin J.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 14, 2024

In 2015, I attended a writing retreat with Natalie Goldberg and had a terrible revelation. Now, nine years later, I have a solid writing community that continues to grow and support me. Literary community is the collective connected through the making of literature: writing, reading, and publishing. Word folks, of all kinds.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Photo by Daisa TJ Today’s post is by romance author and book coach Trisha Jenn Loehr ( @trishajennreads ). Tropes are a staple of genre fiction. realizing that half the books on your shelf feature a protagonist battling against—and ultimately overcoming—an evil empire of some kind). And yet, writers still use them.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Fiction vs nonfiction: two categories, two different worlds of reading and writing. Whether you’re a voracious reader or an aspiring writer, understanding these differences can transform your reading choices and writing style. Fiction captures our imagination with its diverse storytelling methods. Let’s begin.

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Grammarly

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you’re wondering how to write a preface, chances are you’ve already written a book or academic article. A preface is a preview of your writing that introduces you as its author. Your writing, at its best Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is a preface?

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Retainers are generally $500 for larger projects like book editing and ghostwriting, and less for smaller projects like blog launches. Ghostwriting Autobiographies, memoirs, legacy books, historical fiction, upmarket fiction, romance novels, sci-fi, thrillers, politics, societal issues and observations, and more!

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 7, 2024

Today’s post is by author and book coach Susanne Dunlap. A wise woman, Tabitha Carvan, wrote in her fabulous, entertaining memoir This Is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch , that the pursuit of novelty on the part of today’s authors is a recent goal in fiction. Why, then, are they so enduringly popular?

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

But how do you start the process? Time-saving Writing a book, article, or any other form of content requires a significant investment of time and effort. By hiring a ghostwriter, you can delegate the writing tasks and focus on other important aspects of your life or business. Hiring a ghostwriter simplifies your life.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How can you write a memoir that is emotionally honest and revealing enough for readers to care, and cope with the inevitable fear of judgment that evokes? How can you write about real places and people in memoir? Show Notes What kind of book do you want to write?

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 8, 2023

We’ll navigate through the essentials, tackle common pitfalls, and explore not just the ‘what’ but the ‘how’ of synopsis writing. In Novels : Authors use synopses to pitch their books to publishers or literary agents. Ever wondered: “What is a synopsis?” Let’s dive in!

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 1, 2024

2023 was a year of change, culminating in my 15-Year Pivot , and so 2024 will be a year of consolidation and optimization of my new creative and business processes — as well as writing and creating, plus surfing the wave of more change ahead. Spear of Destiny , An ARKANE Thriller book 13 will be first, possibly launching in April/May.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How can you stand out with your books as more content is created faster with AI? How can you reach readers with your authentic story and experience? However, it is clear that more and more books and other content, both written and video and audio will be generated by AI in the years to come.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 1, 2024

There are many options for book marketing, so how do you choose the right ones for you? I give my thoughts on the different polarities on the marketing scale to help you figure out what might work for your book, your stage on the author journey, and your lifestyle. Today's show is sponsored by my patrons!

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 15, 2024

Venturing into the realm of selling short stories not only broadens your audience but also propels your writing career to new heights. Most likely, if you already have been writing them for some time, there are people who would pay to read them. You might even be hired for things like ghostwriting or other writing opportunities.

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Grammarly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

There are many types of prose; for example, prose fiction is writing that contains elements like character, setting, and theme. More broadly, prose is any writing that adheres to standard sentence and grammatical structure. In other words, prose is writing that lacks the hallmarks of poetry and song.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 21, 2024

How can you build a creative, sustainable career as a ‘mid-list' indie author? How can you design a business that works for you and your books over the long term? ” Stephen King ; Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. .”

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Jane Friedman

MAY 25, 2023

Many years ago, I was at a book launch for a writer I didn’t know for a book I hadn’t bought. A mutual friend urged me to approach this writer with a question about how to publish the book I was working on. All these years later, having published two books and many articles, I still cringe at the memory.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 10, 2023

How will changes to the way people search impact book discoverability? What can authors and publishers do to ensure their books are still found in the new form of generative AI search? Show Notes How does search work now? How does generative search work with Google Bard and Microsoft Bing Chat?

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How might subscriptions help expand your author business ecosystem? In the intro, marketing for multi-genre authors [ Self Publishing Advice ]; Same as Ever: Timeless lessons on risk, opportunity, and living a good life by Morgan Housel ; Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes , and what we can learn from both of these books.

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The Creative Penn

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the intro, Finding readers [ ALLi blog ]; Writing the Shadow Kickstarter. Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid , writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. You can buy my books for authors at www.CreativePennBooks.com and my fiction and memoir at www.JFPennBooks.com.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

More recently, however, the word trope has come to describe certain conventions of fictional genres in narratives such as books, movies, and television shows. Understanding both kinds of tropes is useful for crafting your own writing as well as for analyzing and writing about all types of literature. Let’s explore more.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 7, 2023

You can certainly write a book with a stack of paper and a pen. Penn with laptop and books Some of the links are affiliate links for products and services I use and recommend and for which I receive a percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Tutorial here for fiction and non-fiction. Joanna (J.F.)

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 19, 2023

Author Elisa Lorello’s exploratory dive into ChatGPT led her to discover its usefulness to fiction and nonfiction writers, and she shares them all in her new book The AI Author Assistant: How to Use Chat GPT to Optimize Your Writing Progress and Income While Retaining Your Human Touch.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 23, 2023

Photo by Mr Cup / Fabien Barral on Unsplash Today’s post is by author and book coach Susanne Dunlap ( @susanne_dunlap ). At first glimpse, memoir and historical fiction may seem worlds apart. Timelines and story arcs Time is at the foundation of the entire experience of reading a book. But how do you decide that?

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