Jane Friedman

JANUARY 4, 2024

One of the most important abilities a writer can hone doesn’t involve writing—at least not their own. Learning to objectively assess other people’s stories, and pinpoint what makes them effective or not, will do more for your own writing craft than even psychologist K. I just finished Ann Patchett’s most recent novel, Tom Lake.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 31, 2024

I stuck with my original answer, “I’m going to double my writing business in 2023.” 2023 was the first time my writing earnings were lower than the year before. It was a difficult and strange time to be a working writer. In 2023, for the first time in my writing career, I stopped writing for myself. Guest posting.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 8, 2023

Yet my years as a writer and writing coach have taught me that the movie had a point. Because I recently appeared on the Hungry Authors Podcast , I divided these nos into the three hunger-based categories writers regularly fall into. Write something else. Spend time with family and friends. Go on a vacation.

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Nick Ursborne

JULY 1, 2021

Hopefully, you pay a lot of attention to writing your headlines. I created an entire course on how to write them. How much time do you spend on writing subheads? Based on my own observations, writers often don’t bother writing subheads at all or – if they do – they rush them. Almost as if I’m writing a letter home.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

Ever scoured the vast internet for the best writing resources, only to end up lost in a sea of options? You’re searching for quality online resources and writing tools that actually work, right? Well, good news! Eager to level up your game? Let’s dive right in. people are searching for it on Amazon).

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When I finished my MFA in 2005, I didn’t write for a year. Below are three steps that helped me start writing again after those long months away from the page. I didn’t stop until I’d read through much of Virginia Woolf and was eager to write. I needed fresh ideas, both for what to write and how to do it. Set a challenge.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Every fiction author will (eventually) find their own method for writing but all fall somewhere on the spectrum between outlining/plotting and discovery writing/pantsing/writing into the dark. In this excerpt from How To Write a Novel , I share two chapters on the topic from the audiobook, narrated by me (Joanna Penn).

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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? A blank page is a blank page, but if you know it’s page one of 400, that’s one thing. Write a short story! Because writing is emotional. Join her on Nov. Which are kind of weak?

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The Write Life

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

If your dream is to be a working writer, chances are you have spent some time looking for online writing work. Usually it takes at least a few months to go from a blank page to published book , and while you work on marketing your masterpiece, sometimes it helps to have some side gigs. . But is Writers Work worth it?

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Or at least the folks at the Erma Bombeck Writing Workshop think so because they’ve honored me with the distinction of “Humor Writer of the Month,” in conjunction with the release of my new essay collection Party Like It’s 2044: Finding the Funny in Life and Death. But am I a humor writer? Had she seen some of the other mothers?)

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Bramework

MAY 2, 2023

At some point, every blogger stares blankly at their (even more) blank Google doc. Writer’s block to the point you can feel the pressure on your brain, struggling to string the words needed to get the blog started. That’s where an AI writer can help jump-start the process. What is an AI Writer? They need us!

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You’ve thought about how to write an ebook. An ebook would be a big step up for you as a writer. Because while blog posts and freelance writing gigs are great ways to express your ideas and earn a side income, you can’t help feeling they’re a little, well, fleeting. In other words: Want to write an ebook like a pro ?

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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? Why is editing a memoir so challenging and what should you keep in mind around publishing and marketing choices?

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Bramework

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Blog Post with Bramework I’m going to give you my full process (as a blogger) using Bramework’s AI writing assistant to show you how to go from a blank page to a fully written article. 5th Step: Review the keyword results and see if they are worth writing about. It helps the A.I.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 16, 2023

I didn’t plan on writing a science memoir. My first outline of Wired for Music (published in October 2022) focused on the neurology, anthropology and health benefits of music. But before my agent inked the deal, my publisher had one major request: “Can you put more of yourself in the book?” Readers want an intimate story, too.

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 7, 2023

Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). A few weeks ago, I was catching up with one of my writer friends. We became close when our novels were published by the same micro-press. My friend was spurning these tenets to a writing career?

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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. But don’t worry.

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Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 31, 2023

These versatile tools can speed up tedious production tasks and spare writers the frustration of staring at a blank page. Some generative AI tools also provide an SEO assist during the writing process or use your proprietary content to create derivate pieces. Technological disruption is par for the course in content marketing.

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 20, 2023

If you want a long-term successful career as an author, you need to learn the craft and the business of writing. Joseph Nassise talks about his writing process, how he diversifies his business across different publishers, different products, and different technologies, as well as how he is embracing new options for his books.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 22, 2023

How can we write about places that inspire us in an authentic way even when they are not our own country? Tony Park gives his tips for writing setting , and also outlines how his publishing experience has changed over the last two decades. First off— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 1, 2023

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). After a diligent hour of writing, I took a break, flipped to the back of the book, and indulged in one of my favorite pastimes. Moshfegh writes dark, bizarre novels, and I’ve always found her an enigmatic figure. But there were only blank pages.

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Express Writers

MAY 1, 2024

Consider finding a high-quality writing agency or writer to help you expand your content calendar and keep up with the competition. If you can produce and publish a high-quality blog every day, that’s awesome. Just make sure whatever you publish is the best it can be. Why are you doing this?

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 17, 2023

We all use tools to help us improve our skills, and in this episode, Leanne Leeds explains how she uses the generative AI tool, Sudowrite, to write better books and serve her readership more effectively. But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. Leanne: I refer to it all as writing.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 9, 2022

How can authors use generative AI as a co-writing tool? Charlene Putney talks about writing with LAIKA. Charlene Putney is an award-winning writer, professional speaker and university lecturer. AI-powered creativity tools for writers. And so I basically left Facebook to just devote myself for a few months to writing.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 30, 2023

Photo by Wilhelm Gunkel on Unsplash Today’s post is by author and writing coach April Dávila ( @aprildavila ). Three years after declaring my intention to be a professional writer, I was frustrated. Despite holding a brand new master’s degree in creative writing, I couldn’t seem to figure out my novel.

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Kayleigh Moore

MARCH 23, 2022

is that they struggle with writing about their personal experiences in a compelling, story-driven way. In these cases, I say: Record a voice note talking through the story and hand it off to a writer who can build out a polished narrative via a service like Content Remix !) The blank page is just too intimidating.

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Content Hacker

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There’s no denying it, with AI presenting itself in writing and marketing unlike it’s ever done before. What’s changing the game right now is OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a mind-blowingly advanced AI writing tool. Cue another Terminator GIF… What Happened When I Compared ChatGPT to a Content Hacker Writer.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This episode features excerpted chapters from the audiobook of Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words , written and narrated by Joanna Penn, available on Kickstarter until 25 October 2023: www.TheCreativePenn.com/shadowbook (link will redirect if you're reading/listening in the future.) We change lives with our writing.

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BKA Content

MAY 18, 2023

The Many Benefits of a Guest Blog Writing Service Guest blog writing is one of the best ways to increase your authority within an industry, boost your brand exposure and increase the number of backlinks to your site from high-ranking domains. What is a Guest Blog Writing Service?

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Express Writers

JUNE 20, 2023

They publish ebooks throughout the year and put them on their site. Hubspot is a major corporation with the means to hire in-house writers to tackle the research and writing of their ebooks. You are more likely to benefit from a white label ebook for your business than trying to hire an in-house writer.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Each of my published books was birthed from the pages of my notebooks and is peppered with snippets of dreams and morsels of dream wisdom. Not all authors remember or rely on their dreams, but dreamers and journal-keepers are uniquely blessed as writers. So, clearly you don’t need to write down dreams to reap their benefits.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 28, 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. Is an editor worth the money? That’s where an editor can help.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 5, 2024

Let me guess… You’re staring at a blank page. You know you should be writing, but… You can’t do this anymore. This is far worse: Writer’s block. And you try to write, but you feel like everything you do manage to jot down is… well… terrible. How do you overcome writer’s block and get back into the creative flow?

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 31, 2024

The post How to Write Faster, Better Blog Posts: 4 Techniques Top Bloggers Use appeared first on ProBlogger. Is it taking you ages to write blog posts? Just getting one post published each week can be a struggle, especially if you’re focused on producing high-quality long form content. I don’t believe that’s true.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Whether you’re a graphic designer or a content writer, the best social media platform for you depends on two factors: (i) your goal and (ii) your target audience. Before we dive in: Download your free list of handy LinkedIn prompts so you don’t have to stare at a blank page anymore! Facebook With 2.96

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The Creative Penn

MAY 20, 2024

Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Jenna Moreci is the bestselling author of dark fantasy romance, The Savior's Series, and books for authors including Shut Up and Write the Book: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Novel From Plan to Print. She's also a YouTuber at Writing with Jenna Moreci, with over 300,000 subscribers.

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Income Diary

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

How to get started writing a book and become a thought leader (almost overnight!). How To Get Started Writing a Book. Have you ever thought about writing a book? After all, if we added up all the words on a website like IncomeDiary we would have enough content to write several books! He is my book writing coach!

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