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Malcolm Gladwell Masterclass Review: Can He Teach You How to Write?

In this Malcolm Gladwell Masterclass Review, I'll explain who it's for, what you can learn and what to expect.

I spent a month taking Malcolm Gladwell's Masterclass. In this review, I'll explain who it's for, what you can learn and what to expect from Gladwell's Masterclass.

Malcolm Gladwell's Masterclass is a more popular writing online course for nonfiction writers.

It's for fiction writers and novelists who want to learn more about how Malcolm Gladwell tells his popular stories.

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21 of the Best Authors to Follow on Twitter for Writing Inspiration

Who are the best authors to follow on Twitter? If you’re looking for writing inspiration from your favourite authors, follow these Twitter accounts.

Remember when you had to buy a memoir to get a glimpse into your favorite authors’ lives? 

That time is long gone thanks to social media.

The majority of the world’s best-selling authors share their stories, tour schedules, and book recommendations on their social media accounts. These accounts are gold mines for new writers looking to get ...

4 Ways to Market Yourself as a Writer and Attract High-Paying Clients

This post contains everything you need to know about the ways to market yourself as a writer.

Marketing can be a scary topic for writers to talk about since there are countless platforms to market your services and each comes with its own list of pros and cons. For writers, marketing needs to be addressed, since it’s what determines if you’re able to pay next month’s rent or not.

Marketing is the most important part of your freelance writing business—or any business. You could be the best ...

11 of The Best Motivational Books Worth Reading

The best motivational books help readers overcome everyday challenges. This article rounds up a selection.

When we need inspiration or face a crisis, a motivational book can help light the path towards success. The list of motivational books below can help you face significant or everyday life changes and even improve your home life or career.

1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

This is one of the most popular motivational books of all time. Sadly Covey p...

Understanding Persuasive Writing: Use the Power of Prose

When you grasp persuasive writing techniques and processes, you can help draw people to your opinion or encourage them to think differently about a topic you are passionate about.

Rhetoric is an ancient art, and it's one that many people in modern society lack. During Classical Greek history, rhetoricians used this form to persuade listeners through powerful speeches.

While speeches still hold a role in contemporary society, today, rhetoric often comes through the written word, not the sp...

How to Write a Book: A Definitive Guide for New Authors

Learning how to write a book for the first time is a challenge, but you can easily become an author.

In this article, I offer a step-by-step process for writing your first book faster.

Over the past few years, I wrote a three-part series of books about writing called Become a Writer Today. I also published The Power of Creativity, a novella and several short stories.

I’ve faced many painful mistakes while writing books, and I’ve also learned a little bit about how to write a book.

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35 Effective Writing Tips for Taking Charge of Your Prose

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Or are you looking for some helpful writing tips?

Over the years, I've stayed up late at night and gotten up early to learn how to write.

I've pulled out my graying hair trying to figure out what it takes to write an engaging sentence and tell an intriguing story.

Some editors told me my work is terrible, while others have asked how much I want to get paid for my story. I've published books people loved and others that they’ve ignored.

In t...

9 of The Best Business Audiobooks: Listen Now

If you're looking for a decent business audiobook, you're in the right place. We feature some of the best business audiobooks on the market today.

Finding a few good business audiobooks that you can listen to on your commute, at lunch, or at the gym is a great way to get through the book and learn in a time-efficient way. These titles can teach any business owner how to improve their workflow, marketing or become a successful entrepreneur, during a commute, at the gym or out for a walk.

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5 Common Homophones Every Writer Should Know

You composed a piece of writing you’re proud of and eagerly awaited the coveted A grade. Sadly, however, your English instructor returned the assignment, and you see you missed the mark. 

Looking closely, you notice she had circled the same words throughout your assignment: “its” and “it’s.” 

“How can such small words bring a lower grade?”  

While “its” and “it’s” are short words, the difference is huge. These two words are among the most common homophones in English grammar.

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How to Become an Audiobook Narrator: Step-by-Step

Here, Stewart Storrar of voice over and voice acting service Voquent explains how to become an audiobook narrator, what you'll need, and how much narrators make.

In the online world of ePublishing, there is a growing demand for expertly narrated audiobooks. By the end of 2021, the projected revenue reach of ePublishing is staggering – US $27 billion. Consumers are buying audiobooks in droves, and the audiobook business is booming. Now is a good time to consider becoming an audiobook narrator....