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10 Tips for Retelling Shakespeare in a Fresh Way!
(Editor’s Note: We love Shakespeare at WD, but we also love reinterpretations of Shakespeare. Recently, romance novelist Alana Quintana Albertson, author of Ramón and Julieta, took some time to share her 10 tips for retelling Shakespeare in a fresh way.) 1. Read the original! Time to go back to high school English class. Actually, reread the play and learn about all the characters and backstory. This will allow you to dig deep and find the elements that resonate with you and also the parts that you want to leave behind. Take notes as you go and enjoy it. 2. Watch […]
2022 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 12
As always, if you’re on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram (or anywhere else), don’t forget to use the #FlashFictionFeb hashtag. For today’s prompt, write about magic. Remember: As mentioned yesterday, these prompts are just starting points; you have the freedom to go wherever your flash of inspiration takes you. (Note: If you happen to run into any issues posting, please just send me an e-mail at mrichard@aimmedia.com with the subject line: Flash Fiction Challenge Commenting Issue.) Here’s my attempt at making magic: The Necromancer’s Apprentice Tears usually taste like blood in his mouth. That is how Caekhar knows the woman is […]
Amazon SEO: A Comprehensive Guide For Sellers via @sejournal, @krisjonescom
Learn about the Amazon A9 ranking algorithm and how to do SEO so your listings stand out in the world’s largest marketplace. The post Amazon SEO: A Comprehensive Guide For Sellers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Quick Review Of Grammarly Desktop For Mac Native Apps
I have wanted this feature for years. Now, Grammarly Desktop for Mac integrates with many native Apple apps. The new Grammarly app has been available for a while now, and it works like a charm. The best feature is that I can now use Grammarly to check my emails in Apple Mail. It also integrates with Apple Pages, so it’s another huge plus for writers. Review of Grammarly Desktop for Mac My review has to start by telling you that Grammarly Desktop is also available for Windows. I imagine it works just as well as on a Mac. But I […]
10 Top Advertising Campaigns & Why They Work via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh
What makes an ad effective? Check out some of the top advertising campaigns from this past year and discover why they worked. The post 10 Top Advertising Campaigns & Why They Work appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
W3C Validator: What It Is & Why It Matters For SEO via @sejournal, @BrianHarnish
Make sure your web page code validates across multiple devices and platforms. Here’s how to use the W3C Validator before you launch your site. The post W3C Validator: What It Is & Why It Matters For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Daily SEO Fix: SEO Reporting — More Specific Use Cases
When rolling out an SEO strategy, an important step is to establish goals you’re able to report on regularly. With Custom Reports in Moz Pro, you have the ability to set up automatic reports to send to key stakeholders regarding the goals you are seeking to achieve. In the previous Daily Fix edition we talked through the basics of creating reports. This time, we’ll dive deeper into some specific use cases that may help you and your team better relay critical information regarding your SEO goals and objectives. Book a walkthrough Use Case: Rankings Opportunities Staying on top of rankings […]
11 Longer Poetic Forms
A few years back, I put together a list of 10 short poetic forms, and I thought it might be fun to collect 11 longer poetic forms. Each of these is longer than a sonnet. ***** Play with poetic forms! Poetic forms are fun poetic games, and this digital guide collects more than 100 poetic forms, including more established poetic forms (like sestinas and sonnets) and newer invented forms (like golden shovels and fibs). Click to continue. ***** Here are 11 Longer Poetic Forms: Click on the links to learn more about each form. Ballade. 28-line French poetic form. The […]
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Tailoring to Trends
Everyone makes mistakes—even writers—but that’s OK because each mistake is a great learning opportunity. The Writer’s Digest team has witnessed many mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them early in the process. Note: The mistakes in this series aren’t focused on grammar rules, though we offer help in that area as well. (Grammar rules for writers.) Rather, we’re looking at bigger picture mistakes and mishaps, including the error of using too much exposition, neglecting research, or researching too much. This week’s writing mistake is tailoring to trends. Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Tailoring to Trends I […]
Google Search Ads 360 Updated: Here’s What’s New via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Google Ads rolled out a new design and features to its Search Ads 360 platform, allowing advertisers to maximize productivity and scale. The post Google Search Ads 360 Updated: Here’s What’s New appeared first on Search Engine Journal.