Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 12, 2023

When you ask a book editor to “edit” your book, he or she will want to know the genre (fiction such as sci-fi, mystery, romance, etc. or nonfiction such as an autobiography, true crime, historical account, etc.) If you need a book editor, this article is an excellent place to start! This work is often quoted from.03¢

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 23, 2023

At first glimpse, memoir and historical fiction may seem worlds apart. But many of the decisions historical novelists have to make to create a compelling narrative overlap with memoir more than you’d think—especially for writers of biographical historical fiction. But how do you decide that?

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Your prospective editor should also describe her educational background, involvement in the writing and editing community, and knowledge of style guides such as AP and the Chicago Manual of Style. They’ve also selected me because I’ve been working in the literary realm for more than 35 years. I look forward to working with you!

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 28, 2023

But what really is “upmarket” fiction? I’ve spent the last thirteen years helping writers get book deals and the last two years on our podcast The S**t No One Tells You About Writing helping unpublished writers learn how to categorize their work and I have an answer to this. Here’s a definitive guide to upmarket fiction.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Past and Current Projects It means everything that clients trust me with the following projects: Book Editing Fiction and nonfiction, sci-fi, thrillers, fantasies, romance novels, how-tos, self-help, training guides, technical manuals, faith-based, political, YA, middle grade, children’s books, and other genres!

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Writers everywhere naturally want to know about AI story writing and also have some questions. How does storytelling technology work? Is creative writing with AI really creative writing? What are the best methods for using AI in fiction writing? But on a pragmatic level, AI story writing is lackluster.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Many people have amazing stories to tell but aren’t sure how to write a book. I work with authors all over the world to create memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, legacy books, and even historical fiction, who outsource the writing to me. Throughout, I write in your voice and with your vision in mind.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I have helped dozens of authors write their autobiographies, memoirs, legacy books, and historical fiction novels. Count on me for Texas ghostwriting services! Are you looking for Texas ghostwriting services? Whether you live in Texas, the U.S., Canada, Australia, or Europe, look no further! Texas Ghostwriting Services.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered why this distinction is so important, this article unpacks all that, exploring how novels and books differ in their content, purpose, audience, and format. Writing and Publishing : For writers and publishers, the distinction is crucial for targeting the right audience. Book or Novel? Why Does it Matter?

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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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Kayleigh Moore

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will companies move more writing work in-house, cutting freelance budgets? I niched down my content writing work to focus solely on clients in the ecommerce software space. Lately, I’m feeling the same way I did about two years ago when the world was shut down, and I was debating whether or not I should get a PPP loan.

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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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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 21, 2023

There are genres in both fiction and nonfiction, and together, genres and subgenres give writers a guideline for what to write and tell readers what to expect. Genres in Fiction Fiction is the art of weaving narratives from imagination, taking readers on journeys they’ve never experienced before. Let’s begin!

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Grammarly

MAY 3, 2024

To get the most out of AI tools, it’s important to understand how those tools process user prompts. You could craft a basic prompt like “Write a formal email invitation for a webinar.” How AI prompts work To understand AI prompts, it’s helpful to know the basics of how generative AI technology works.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 15, 2024

How can we move past our fears to write the books that mean the most to us? How can we write unique and compelling characters that keep readers coming back for more in a series? Barbara Nickless talks about mindset and writing craft in this wide-ranging interview. So welcome to the show, Barbara. Joanna: Oh, yes.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You know…without a lot of experience, writing samples, or a massive portfolio. Freelance writers (even if you’re new) can get paid to write, if you know where to look. Freelancers can break into writing for this pub with feature articles on: Western and English training methods. Build your portfolio. Grow your network.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Who are the Choctaw people and how can authors write authentic Native Americans in their books? How can we research diverse characters and include a diverse cast without worrying about cancel culture? Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer talks about how her Choctaw heritage influences her books. Show Notes Who are the Choctaw people?

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Grammarly

APRIL 10, 2024

Learn what it is, how it works, and how you can use it to create content, analyze data, and much more. How GPT-4 works Is GPT-4 free? How does GPT-4 work? Let’s look at how researchers train GPT models to better understand how they work. Table of contents What is GPT-4? Who created GPT-4? Who created GPT-4?

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This is why you should learn how to use one. This is why you should learn how to use one. In this article, we will cover all the basics you need to know, how to set it up, and things you could track as a writer. Setting up a Bullet Journal for writing doesn’t require artistic prowess or extensive preparation.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How can you reinvigorate your writing process, breathe life into your backlist, and prepare your author business for the rollercoaster that is publishing? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. and on pre-order.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Barnaby Jameson talks about his experience with his first historical novel, and why valuing intellectual property is critical for authors to understand. His first novel is Codename: Madeleine , a historical espionage thriller. Research for writing historical fiction. So what got you interested in writing fiction?

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 4, 2023

For the writer (a traveler of sorts), this predicament raises existential questions: How do you find a way back to the beginning, or else on to the next great destination? For the writer (a traveler of sorts), this predicament raises existential questions: How do you find a way back to the beginning, or else on to the next great destination?

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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. I had no idea.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

You : Um, what is verisimilitude and do you have any verisimilitude examples to help me write better? Types of Verisimilitude in Fiction There are two types of verisimilitude in fiction, cultural & generic. Cultural verisimilitude means the fictional work uses details from the expressed time period. Me : Slow down.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What is soul of place or genius loci and how can you write it in a more immersive way in your books? How can you discover it closer to home, as well as write real settings more authentically, and invent it for your fiction? But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 9, 2023

WARNING: Research Rabbit Hole Ahead I do a lot of research for my historical novels, so I’m interested in knowing about anything that might make that process faster or easier for me. So I thought I’d put the app to the test against my usual internet searches and see how it measured up. Google turned up “About 1,470,000 results (0.61

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Writers have asked how they can realistically describe a drug they’ve never personally used. How can they accurately portray a character’s actions or symptoms? Know your history Building a credible scene requires researching some historical facts, including: Was the drug discovered yet? Chloral hydrate!

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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? Thank you so much if you supported the campaign!

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 12, 2023

How do you decide on a cover for a cross-genre book outside of your usual market? How do you balance feedback from potential readers with the emotional promise of the book? Pilgrimage was difficult to write because I didn't really know how the book would turn out. Non-Fiction Pilgrimage / Camino books.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 26, 2022

16 for the online class Short Story Writing for Publication. How can I write my scenes with maximum impact and minimal words? Have you written a couple of paranormal novels, and you’re wondering what it’d be like to write an historical mystery? Write a short story! Middle-grade fiction? Give it a try!

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Make a Living Writing

AUGUST 14, 2023

When you first enter the website , the following copy jumps out at you: “With the right tools, your writing career can soar. One Stop For Writers Every writer wants to write a great story that boasts compelling characters and a plot that keeps readers turning the pages.

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Smart Blogger

MAY 26, 2023

Mastering various writing styles can transform your words from mere text to an engaging, compelling narrative. That’s the power of understanding and implementing different writing styles. What is a Writing Style? Picture style as the very soul of your writing, the pulsating rhythm beneath the words. Consider J.K.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 9, 2023

When they won’t clean their room and just want to write stories or poems all day? Here are some things we’ve learned from preteen and teen writers at our publishing camp on how to help them on the journey: 1. I won grand prize in a writing contest that year and got tossed into the gifted program afterward.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 25, 2023

31, 2023) A summary of the work being critiqued Title: The Siren Dialogues Genre: Literary fiction When Libby Levine is assigned a story on renowned photographer Tanner Bixby, she sees an opportunity to prove her writing chops and win a promotion. (Expires Dec. Are the character motivations clear? Is the voice engaging?

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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. Before you start working on your novel, familiarize yourself with the elements that separate novels from other types of writing. Novels are fictional stories, but they may be based on historical figures or events.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

  Careless quoting is a writing crime. Fiction or nonfiction, a writer must be scrupulous in quoting words precisely and crediting their source. Writers of historical fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, and books for children often handle source materials that provide background and authenticity to their stories.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 23, 2023

After several years of writing, walking hundreds of kilometers, and much soul-searching, Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways is out now on Kickstarter ! I'm Joanna Penn and I write thrillers, dark fantasy and crime as JF Penn and nonfiction for writers as Joanna Penn — and now I also write travel memoir.

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