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Freelance Writing Jobs (For Beginners)

Freelance Writing Jobs (For Beginners)

Finding work for yourself as a freelance writer can feel like a daunting task. There are so many options when looking at potential jobs that range from traditional magazine articles, email newsletters, or even writing and scheduling Facebook posts for clients. Freelance writing jobs are pretty...

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How to Find Content to Share on Social Media

How to Find Content to Share on Social Media

If you're struggling to figure how to find content out or what kind of material your audience is consuming and engaging with, find a "mentor influencer," that is, someone who's killing it in your field. Check out their website and look for these things: Keywords. Look at blog post titles and...

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Book Cover Designs in 2022

Book Cover Designs in 2022

In the past few years, we have seen many trends in book cover designs come and go. However, there are some new changes on their way that will be dominating publishing markets by 2022! In 2020 it was all about matte covers with no shine or gloss to them as they felt more contemporary but now this...

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Book Theme Ideas for 2022

Book Theme Ideas for 2022

Great book themes are fascinating, exciting, and alluring. They have the power to engage readers with their contented topics or stories that keep them on edge until they reach an unexpected ending! The year 2022 will be an interesting one. Here are some themes we predict that might stick out in...

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Book Trends in 2022

Book Trends in 2022

The future is shining for those who love reading! In 2022, there will be new trends that cut across the top genres in books from science fiction to romance—and everything else! For February, the breakdown of the top 10 selling books include: Nonfiction: 3Fiction: 7 The global reading industry is...

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Why Be a Writer in 2022?

Why Be a Writer in 2022?

With everything going on in today's world, you may be wondering why to be a writer 2022. Well luckily we have some thoughts that could help with your decision! Writing is on the Rise The global content writing industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. Grammarly is an app that helps you write...

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4 Tips for Getting Your Novel Started

4 Tips for Getting Your Novel Started

Has the desire to write a novel been lurking in your subconscious for years, but you're not sure how or where it will go? Writing is an art form that can be both incredibly exciting and satisfying, yet also daunting at times. After all, there are many aspects involved with getting from start-to...

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Serious Writer Podcast Ep.3 Overview

Serious Writer Podcast Ep.3 Overview

https://www.seriouswriteracademy.com/ Timestamps In Episode 2 of the Serious Writer Podcast Bethany Jett and Cyle Young discuss: 00:21- Children's Writing1:21 How does your Idea Fit the Market4:00 Book Style6:55 Start Quick10:54 Non-Fiction Know Your Why12:59 Define Your Target Audience17:43 ...

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