The Write Life

JUNE 5, 2023

You might have heard how important storytelling is when it comes to content and writing in general. No matter what type of writing you are doing, learning how to use storytelling to your advantage can help your work stand out and draw in readers. Table of Contents What Is Storytelling?

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Enchanting Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

Do you ever wonder how others edit their writing ? The writing has become sensory , almost like a movie. How to revise your writing. Kent Haruf used a similar ritual to write fiction. He blindfolded himself so he could fully immerse himself in the fictitious town he was writing about. Want to know more?

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Write Out Loud

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Continue reading on Write Out Loud » There’s a difference!

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Nick Ursborne

JANUARY 15, 2024

Step 4: Personalization and Storytelling Emma uses her EI to weave a relatable story into the ad copy. This storytelling approach adds a human element that AI alone couldn’t have created, making the campaign more engaging and relatable. As you can see, Emma still has plenty of writing and rewriting to do.

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Contently

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This post is an excerpt from her brand-new Everybody Writes: Your New and Improved Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content. Product Storytelling Framework. So why do I say the Rudolph story is a perfect product storytelling framework for all of us today? copyright Ann Handley, Everybody Writes. million shoppers.

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Contently

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As your prospects move through the buyer’s journey, good storytelling helps ensure your brand is top of mind, especially when it’s time to make a purchasing decision. Optimize Your Storytelling for Engagement and Conversion. Build an emotional connection through good storytelling.

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Article Writing

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

There are several ways to combat this, with one of the best of them being social media storytelling. Social media storytelling is an art that is difficult to master. However, with the help of a few simple tips, you will be able to improve your social media storytelling skills. Know Your Audience. Use Visuals. Get Personal.

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It’s easy for writers and copywriters to roll their eyes when they hear about AI writing tools. At their current level of performance, these tools often produce generic, slightly robotic text that can’t entirely replicate that unique human touch in writing. It’s the same with AI writing tools.

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Nick Ursborne

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But perhaps the easiest way to communicate emotion is to write from a perspective of personal experience. From description to storytelling. What if you’re writing about this experience, but have never actually had to change a bicycle tire, far from home, on your own? Put human experience into the frame. But hang on….

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Neil Patel

OCTOBER 30, 2020

That storytelling strategy went on to help my blog reach over 100,000 views a month — in only about eight months. As marketers, we use storytelling to help make our ideas stick. Visual stories and corporate storytelling can connect the dots and get people to ACTUALLY read your great content and take action.

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Credible Content

JUNE 1, 2023

How to use movie script writing techniques to write effective blog posts. Connection between Movie Script Writing and Effective Blog Post Writing While movie script writing and blog post writing may seem like different disciplines, they share certain similarities and can complement each other.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 23, 2023

And how can you, as a writer, consistently think outside the box and tap into your storytelling genius? From the raw power of personal narratives to the thrill of experimental storytelling and even leveraging AI in crafting tales, there’s a world of strategies just waiting for you. But where do these sparks come from?

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 21, 2023

By examining these examples closely, not only will you better understand the magic behind unforgettable storytelling, but you’ll also discover actionable strategies to craft your own compelling characters. The post 25+ Unforgettable Protagonist Examples In Storytelling appeared first on Smart Blogger. Let the exploration begin!

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Credible Content

MAY 30, 2023

The set of writing skills a content writer must have. Adaptability: Being able to adjust writing style, tone, and format to suit different audiences, platforms, and content requirements. Adaptability: Being able to adjust writing style, tone, and format to suit different audiences, platforms, and content requirements.

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Credible Content

MAY 25, 2023

10 unique writing skills you need to become a successful copywriter Imagine this: You come across a captivating advertisement that instantly grabs your attention. At the core of skillful copywriting are the fundamental writing skills. Writing skills are the backbone of effective copywriting. The words flow effortlessly.

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Article Writing

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Know Your Audience Knowing who you’re writing for is key when it comes time for storytelling online; after all, different audiences respond differently depending on their age group, interests, etc. Use Visuals Humans are visual creatures, so incorporating visuals into storytelling can be incredibly effective.

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Writing a legacy book means capturing your adventures for posterity! Writing a legacy book can be a meaningful and fulfilling project. And if writing is not your strong suit, I’m here to help. Let’s start with how and why writing a legacy book (done right) can be life-changing for you and your descendants.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JANUARY 23, 2024

Writing for public relations (PR) can be a powerful skill to master as a freelance writer. If you know how to write pieces that boost the way the public perceives others, you will have more clients lining up for your services. In fact, you can even use PR writing yourself to build your own reputation as a freelance writer.

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Animalz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

“I’ll write a fictional story for one of my clients.” ” I went down a Google rabbit hole, hoping to find out more about storytelling in content marketing. So I decided to settle for a lesser quest: finding out when to use storytelling in content marketing. So You Think You’re a Storyteller?

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Kayleigh Moore

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The internet is flooded with headlines about Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered writing tools and how they’re going to eventually replace writers. The rise of AI-powered writing tools AI-powered writing is nothing new. Popular AI-powered writing assistants Here are a few of the companies in this space you should know (and try!)

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The word creative , however, as in the phrase creative writing , demands, at the very least, an imaginative interpretation of the rules. The following are some of the so-called rules of writing fiction that I take a special delight in breaking. Creative writing is about possibilities, not about restrictions and limitations.

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iWriter

MAY 22, 2024

When writing introductions, you have a small window to capture your audience’s interest before they move on. Understand Your Audience Knowing your audience is the crucial first step in writing an engaging introduction. This approach is particularly effective for storytelling or evoking certain emotions or atmospheres.

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Jasper

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Learn about 5 storytelling templates that can help marketers create more impactful content. Plus, see a simple way to write engaging, compelling stories fast.

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Kayleigh Moore

AUGUST 31, 2022

I’ve been drawn to this writing style because it’s one of the few environments in which we, as readers, get to hear another person’s inner dialogue, thoughts, worries, and authentic assessments of the world around him or her. It’s a bit of that inner thought-style writing, but it’s still pretty surface-level, you know? First Name.

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Brafton

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Good news: You don’t have to be a creative writing expert to tell a great story. Bad news: Anyone can write a blog post, type something up for social media […]

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David Meerman Scott

MARCH 26, 2024

Marketers are ineffective when they use the classic "customer testimonial" format and pop that onto their blog or make it into a video. Here’s our product. It is great. Here are customers who say it is great. Now buy some of our product."

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Credible Content

JANUARY 21, 2023

10 persuasive copywriting tips In copywriting, persuasive writing is used a lot. You talk to them, or you write to them persuasively. You write in a manner that it becomes almost impossible for them to say no to you. Persuasive writing is important in copywriting. How does persuasive writing benefit you when copywriting?

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ditch the index cards and unleash your storytelling with Plottr – the #1 rated book outlining and story management software for writers. 31, 2023) Question I attend webinars and online conferences, to learn the craft of writing, though I was a poet in another life back when getting my BA. Use code JANE15 at checkout for 15% off.

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Kayleigh Moore

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

There’s a lot of writing out there in the world, but the stuff that stands out in our modern, noisy world seems to follow one approach: It takes a stance. Putting your thoughts, feelings, and convictions into writing often feels scary. Writing that doesn’t take a stance has its downsides, too. Get more free writing tips.

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Enchanting Marketing

MAY 20, 2024

So, what if you could write sales copy like a storyteller? Read the story aloud and you’ll notice that the writing gently flows. How to sell your product or service with a story Telling short sales stories doesn’t require a special talent or storytelling gene. Marketer’s drivel. Pushy sales talk.

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Ann Handley

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Source: Wiley A version of this story appeared in Total Annarchy, my fortnightly newsletter that helps you be a better writer, storyteller, marketer. Get it in your inbox ; you’ll love it. * * * One of the things I love about writing is that you’re never done improving. Anyway: writing. It’s both, isn’t it?

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Jane Friedman

MAY 15, 2024

Human psychology and its processes allow us to bring authenticity to the page through our character’s realistic emotional responses and behavior, so don’t be afraid to bring it into your storytelling.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Realtor Books — The Basics I have found Realtors to be great storytellers, weaving narratives throughout showings, buying, and selling transactions. However, not every Realtor has time to write a book, and not every Realtor is a professional writer. I hope you enjoy this inspiring story as much as I enjoyed writing it!

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Nick Ursborne

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They taught you how to write more objectively. And for goodness sake, keep yourself out of everything you write. Write within the same format as everyone else. Write within the same format as everyone else. The writing gets even more formal and structured. It’s time to write like a human again. University?

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Melanie Saxton

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At the end of the day, all authors are storytellers. Whether you’re writing a technical manual, an autobiography, a novel, or a self-help book, how expertly you convey your message matters. Life-long learning builds storytelling skills, and a light bulb went off much later in life as I enrolled in graduate coursework.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 24, 2023

Join her on Thursday, March 30 for the online class Writing the Taboo in Memoir. Writing memoir is always a vulnerable experience, but some stories are especially difficult to tell. Topics like mental illness, sex, and violence are often branded “taboo” and can be among the most challenging material to write about.

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Content Writing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

If content writing in modern times has a digital flavor, then copywriting is perhaps the right remedy to make a lasting impression. Besides, if you take the time to validate any written material, content writing is your best option. Besides, if you take the time to validate any written material, content writing is your best option.

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