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How to Launch Your Blog With Your Book in Mind
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When I started my blog nearly 7 years ago I secretly harbored dreams of writing for magazines and publishing books, but I didn't have a single byline. What I did have was some free time and access to online WordPress tutorials. Thus my blog was born. Read More...
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Here's the Easiest Way the Land the Top 5 Freelance Writing Projects

There's no doubt that having a steady stream of clients is what separates newbie writers from those earning handsome incomes. They seem to have a secret formula. But what they really know how to do is write the types of projects that clients need most.

In this brand new report, Top 5 Freelance Writing Assignments for 2017, you'll find out what the 5 best opportunities are for writers today and how to snag them all up.

But that's not all.

You'll learn specific tips you can use to ensure you approach every client in just the right way so they wind up handing you their top writing projects. We'll also show you how to negotiate with clients so you can get paid top fees -- not just once but every single time.

The report is yours FREE. Click here to download it now.
Magazine Query Letter: What Should You Include
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Q: Every time I start to write a magazine query letter, I seem to write an entire synopsis of a work. How do I know where to stop? - Adora Mitchell Bayles

A: This is an extremely common question. Most writers (myself included) can babble on about their brilliant ideas (which we all have many) and just don't know where to stop, particularly in query letters. But there are a few rules you can follow to keep it brief and to the point.
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Meet the Agent: Anna Sproul-Latimer
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Literary Agent Anna Sproul-Latimer has been with the Ross Yoon Agency for 12 years. In this profile, learn about her best writing and pitching tips. Read More...
Switching from Querying Agents to Querying Publishers
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Debut author Kristen Brakeman shares her experience of switching from querying agents to targeting small presses to publish her debut collection of humorous essays. Read More...
STARTS THURSDAY: First Ten Pages Boot Camp
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! In this invaluable event, you'll get to work with an agent online to review and refine the first ten pages of your novel. You'll learn what keeps an agent reading, what are the most common mistakes that make them stop, and the steps you need to take to correct them. The best part is that you'll be working directly with an agent, who will provide feedback specific to your work. Here's how it works. Read More...
How to Blog Meaningfully and Grow Your Audience
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In this live webinar on May 11, successful writer and blogger Jane Friedman will discuss the best practices of worthwhile blogging and how it can make a difference to the growth of your author career. You'll learn the secrets of shareable & spreadable content, the best ways to get new readers, and how to attract more opportunities (and improve your writing skills!) by posting great content. Here's what you'll learn by registering for this event:
  • 4 key benefits to blogging
  • How to begin developing a content strategy for your blog
  • 7 principles every blogger should follow
  • The best practices of professional bloggers (those who do it for a living)
  • Do's and don'ts of writing for an online audience
  • And more!

Register by clicking here ...
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Your Weekly Writing Prompt
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Job Swap: Take a character from one of your stories and place them into your current job. How does the office respond? Do they do a good job filling your place, or are they all play and no work?

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here ....
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Brian A. Klems
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Brian A. Klems is the senior online editor of Writer's Digest and author of the popular gift book Oh Boy, You're Having a Girl: A Dad's Survival Guide to Raising Daughters.
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