Smart Blogger

JANUARY 18, 2024

Asyndeton makes your writing more dynamic, interesting, and powerful. Writers have used this literary device for thousands of years to awaken their audience and grab their attention. Writers have used it for thousands of years to create suspense and add emphasis. It helps with their writing style, flow, and beat of the music.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer and book coach Amy Goldmacher. Ah, a writing retreat. If you’d love to go on a writing retreat, but in addition to the cost, you worry about when, where, and whether your investment in yourself will “pay off,” I offer you five ways to reap rewards.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Photo by Franco Antonio Giovanella on Unsplash Today’s post is by author Joni B. But am I a humor writer? Because I had to relive painful personal experiences while writing those essays, I was taken by surprise at the tenor of the reviews of that book: “riotously funny…” “honest and hilarious…” “Roll-on-the-floor funny…”.

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 14, 2023

Want to get paid to write poetry but not sure how to get poetry writing jobs? Read on as we walk you through how to make good money writing poetry. From greeting cards to magazine submissions, poetry schools to personal blogs, we show you where to submit your work, make some cash, and keep doing the thing you love: writing.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Writing retreats are back on the calendar! With the pandemic appearing in the rear-view mirror for most of us, we’re greeted with more options to attend retreats that appeal to any writer. This post will surely meet you with a writer’s retreat that works for your budget, even if you’re stuck at home.

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The Write Life

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Besides, there are plenty of free writing contests that encourage and inspire boundless creativity with real cash prizes and career-advancing opportunities! Since it can be hard for a writer to know where to find them, we did the legwork for you. Whatever your feelings about L.

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ghostwriting a memoir means collaborating with a professional writer who remains anonymous. It allows you to reflect on your life’s journey, share your unique perspective, and preserve your memories for future generations — with the help of a writing assistant. The Writing Starts! Need Help Ghostwriting a Memoir?

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Jane Friedman

JULY 26, 2023

Photo by Gaetano Cessati on Unsplash Today’s post is by author Amy L. Writing a novel is all about making choices—dozens on every page. Choosing the right point of view (POV) is arguably the most influential choice a writer makes. In the hands of a skilled writer, there’s no more fun place to hang out. “I

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 20, 2023

Photo by Akhilesh Sharma on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted and adapted from the recently published Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters by Josh Bernoff ( @jbernoff ). She sounds like a lot of the writers I work with. Even if you’re blocked, you surely can write that one question.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 6, 2023

Our exploration into creative writing will uncover not one, not two, but ten powerful secrets to crafting spellbinding stories that readers can’t resist. When you leverage a tactic like this, you stretch your creative writing muscles by challenging conventional character roles. Love the magic of a beautifully told tale?

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Photo by Aleksandr Barsukov on Unsplash Today’s post is by author and educator Deborah Williams. If you’re a serious writer, chances are good that you have a battered copy of Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird on your shelf (or, if you’re like me, maybe you’ve committed large chunks of it to memory). Her father’s advice to him?

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 8, 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. I’m a beginning writer. This is where I’ve been stuck.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 7, 2023

I bet you just asked Google to search for creative writing prompts. Or was it writing ideas? Or maybe writer’s block? It doesn’t matter if you’re halfway through writing a book, sweating over social media posts, or journaling about your own life, all writers get stuck for creative ideas sometimes.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 30, 2023

Photo by cottonbro studio Today’s post is by book coach Robin Henry. Writers are frequently advised to read more to improve their writing. The problem is, no one seems to tell them how to use reading to elevate their writing practice. Try to select a mix of genres, including the one you write in.

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

What you need are some blog post examples to get your creative juices flowing. To this end, we have scoured the internet to find 20+ successful blog posts in 10 popular niches. These blog posts not only cover a topic of interest to their target audience but also have features that can be used in any niche.

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Smart Blogger

MAY 11, 2023

Are you wondering how to elevate your content writing game? In the ever-evolving digital world, mastering the art of content writing is crucial — but how can you stand out? Ever wondered how great writers consistently produce engaging content? Ready to become a content writing wizard? What is Content Writing?

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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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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We’ve compiled a handy-dandy list of 57 literary techniques that’ll help your writing soar above the clouds… pull ahead of the teeming hordes… shine beyond the most brilliant… You get the idea. Graceful and clever use of alliteration (not, ahem, like the example above) can create a pleasant musicality to writing.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). Even though I was writing daily, it’d been years since I’d received formal feedback, but a man there appreciated my edits on his novel’s opening and offered to read mine. I do this in a notebook since the act of writing by hand also grounds me.

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Contently

APRIL 13, 2023

For example, Paul Roetzer , the CEO of Marketing AI Institute, recently claimed in a podcast that generative AI reduces the average blog post writing and production time down from seven hours to two. A big one relates to the kind of content I write. (As A blog post of 1,000 words or less? Are they nature enthusiasts?

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

You’ve always dreamed of becoming an aspiring writer, haven’t you? But the question lingering in the back of your mind is, “how to write a book?” But with actionable steps and a dash of commitment, you can pen your masterpiece and enhance your writing skills. Let’s jump in!

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The Creative Penn

JUNE 29, 2023

How can fiction authors use Sudowrite to assist with writing tasks they need help with? What functionality does Sudowrite have that will be useful to different types of writers? Sudowrite is an AI writing partner for authors. It's the first AI tool built specifically for writing fiction. So welcome back to the show, Amit.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 16, 2023

Today’s post is by author Adriana Barton ( @AdrianaBarton ). I didn’t plan on writing a science memoir. I didn’t want to write about my sad-sack story as a failed cellist who no longer played the instrument I had studied for 17 years. Publishers seem convinced it’s not enough to distill research into well-written prose.

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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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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Writing can be a daunting task, but the right writing strategies can turn that blinking cursor from an enemy into a friend. Whether you’re crafting a novel, diving into academic writing, or creating blog content, specific techniques can break the wall of writer’s block. Try a creative writing prompt.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Today’s post is excerpted from the book The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel’s Key Moments by John Matthew Fox ( @bookfox ). I don’t like studying first sentences of books—a sentence really doesn’t give the reader enough information or the writer enough room. Photo by Monstera. But a paragraph!

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Created by OpenAI, GPT-3 content generators have polarized marketers and content writers. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about GPT-3 for SEO and how it’s going to affect your content writing. For example, Jasper lets you auto-populate content while you’re writing a message in Gmail or chatting in Slack.

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Article Writing

AUGUST 10, 2022

Hiring a content writer for your marketing agency is part art, part science and part nightmare. At some point, it becomes a little tempting to log on to any freelance writing platform, post a job description, and then hire the best person who applies within the next hour or so. Hiring The Right Writer For Your Marketing Agency.

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The Write Life

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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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Smart Blogger

MARCH 24, 2023

And the best part: It’s one of the easiest yet powerful ways to transform your writing. 15+ Chiasmus Examples That’ll Add a Creative Edge to Your Writing The word chiasmus was originally Greek for “crossing” or “X-shaped.” We can learn a lot from writers like John Milton. Why Use Chiasmus in Your Writing?

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The Creative Penn

MAY 12, 2023

So first up, tell us a bit more about you and your writing background and how you came to become interested in AI. I've been writing my whole life and I've written novels and so on. I've been writing my whole life and I've written novels and so on. So most people listening are authors and writers, but they're not very technical.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 8, 2023

Who doesn’t love writing quotes? It can inspire you when you need a tiny lil’ spark to start writing. 28 Inspirational Writing Quotes 1. 28 Inspirational Writing Quotes 1. You fail only if… “You fail only if you stop writing.” A good quote can motivate you. Click to Tweet) — Ray Bradbury 2.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

By using sensory words to evoke the sense of sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell; smart and attractive writers just like you are able to make their words burst to life in their reader’s mind. In this post, you’ll learn: The science behind sensory details (e.g. In this post, you’ll learn: The science behind sensory details (e.g.

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Article Writing

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Hence, your writing needs to be on point, and your voice needs to be strong. . That’s what every unique article writer knows. Start by writing in a more concise, direct way. In other words, go through each sentence you write and look for words you can cut that won’t hurt the flow and tone. What is the best way to do that?

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Top Content Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re a writer, you must edit and revise your work at some point in the creation process. This will help polish up your prose and allow your work to shine. Writing is only half the work when creating content. First drafts are rarely perfect, even when written by experienced professional writers. What is editing?

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 9, 2023

Just when you thought you finally found your dream job, your hopes are deflated by two simple, intimidating words: “writing sample.” And if you can just land this gig, your writing career will take off like you’ve always dreamed! But you don’t have any writing samples. What’s the Purpose of a Writing Sample?

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How can we focus on the joy of the writing process itself, rather than the outcome? How can we embrace the positive side of being jealous of the success of other writers? How can we deepen our writing with metaphor and sense of place? Co-authors of writing book, Millions of Suns , Sharon and Christine share their tips.

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