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Flog a BookBubber 136: John Ellsworth

by Ray Rhamey Source link Writers, send your prologue/first chapter to FtQ for a “flogging” critique. Email as an attachment. Many of the folks who utilize BookBub are self-published, and because we hear over and over the need for self-published authors to have their work edited, it’s educational to take a hard look at theirs

How to Start a Freelance Writing Business (When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed)

by Nick Darlington Source link The other day I stumbled upon a real gem of a post in a Facebook group, the Copywriter Café. Some of you may know this group as one of the most valuable FREE online resources for copywriters. The entire WriteWorldwide team is – in fact – members of the Copywriters

“Do The Thing?” — An FAQ About Doing The Thing

by terribleminds Source link Last week I did a… let’s be charitable and call it “unhinged” fusillade of tweets about how you, Dear Person, should go forth and — *clears throat* *bangs the timpani* *screams* DO THE THING. And I thought, I should really bring that over to the blog. And I should, in turn,s

Writing Advice, Indie Bookstores and Classroom Tour: Three Questions with Colby Sharp (THE CREATIVITY PROJECT)

by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Source link Colby Sharp is a fifth grade teacher in Parma, Michigan. I first heard about him through the Nerdy Book Club (of which he is a co-founder) and Nerd Camp Michigan (ditto). He runs The Yarn podcast with his friend Travis Jonker. You can find Colby on his website, Instagram,s

How and Why You Should Start a Daily Positive Journal

by Bryan Hutchinson Source link For the longest time, I struggled with a negative mindset. I constantly told myself what could go wrong would go wrong. And, I was usually right. When things did go well,…

How to write from an animal’s point of view

by Carol Despeaux Fawcett Source link To kick off National Poetry Month, I’m sharing a poem from my poetry book, “The Dragon & The Dragonfly.” The idea for the poem came from a prompt to write from an animal’s point of view. I’d just read an article about my favorite author Neil Gaiman’s time ins

Grammar Chic, Inc. Earns Accreditation with the Better Business Bureau

by Grammar Chic, Inc. Source link Since 2009, Grammar Chic, Inc. has been a trusted name in written content creation. Our ghostwriters have helped countless small and mid-sized businesses develop a competitive edge through original marketing collateral, while our resume writing team has assisted innumerable jobseekers land exciting new positions. Now, Grammar Chic’s reputation hass

Writing for Kids

by JW Source link If you’re writing for kids, think about the age of the audience constantly. A big rule for writing middle-grade horror is that they have to know it’s a fantasy. The real world can’t interfere. There’s no divorce, no guns, no one ever dies. Once you’ve established that, you can go prettys

Indie Author Interview: R.J. Eastwood

by Alan Kealey Source link Indie Author Interview with R.J. Eastwood – Author of the Science-Fiction Novel The Autopsy of Planet Earth. R.J. Eastwood has written, produced, and directed both feature films and television…

3 Fundamental Editorial Standards for Any Serious Publication

by Stefanie Flaxman Source link I’m a “go big or go home” kind of gal, and when it comes to content marketing today that translates to “have editorial standards or don’t publish.” If a reader, listener, or viewer begins to like you, but you fail to earn their trust, your hard work will feel likes