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Try One More Thing: An Award-Winning Fairytale
Once upon a time, there was a writer staring at computer screen and an open email message for the Sisters In Crime Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color selection committee. (Rachel Howzell Hall and Alex Segura Discuss the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color Award.) A million thoughts went through the writer’s mind. What was she doing? Why was she sending this email? Did she really think she could win? No, she didn’t think she would win because until now, every attempt she’d made to query her story about a Ghanaian female assassin—really a […]
12 Best Self-Publishing Companies [UPDATED]: Guide to Self-Publishing Companies
Know the best self-publishing companies of 2022 to stay ahead of the curve as an aspiring author. No two self-publishing companies are the same, so don’t rely on trial and error when it comes to working with publishing companies as an author. In a world of scammy vanity companies eager to take an author’s money, you have every reason to be cautious. It’s more important to do your research and understand which self-publishing companies can actually help you publish a book that’s high quality, without running your investment dry and selling you empty promises. You’ve worked hard learning how to […]
B2B Content Marketing: How to Define & Track 7 Key Goals via @sejournal, @KayleLarkin
To join the rank of top B2B publishers, you can’t wing it. You need to set detailed content marketing goals – here’s how. The post B2B Content Marketing: How to Define & Track 7 Key Goals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
6 Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Tips For Low Traffic Websites via @sejournal, @atuljindal01
Think CRO is too challenging with low traffic? Learn how to lower the confidence level of your tests and more for testing with low traffic. The post 6 Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Tips For Low Traffic Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
2022 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 5
I hope this challenge is serving you well! I’ve been finding some of the prompts a little bit difficult, but hopefully the further we go, the easier the stories will come! For today’s prompt, let’s get mysterious! Whether it’s a mystery about to be solved, one that will never be solved, or one that’s just beginning, let’s dive right in. 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 […]
4 Key Enterprise SEO Workstreams To Fast-Track Digital Success
When it comes to reaching and converting hyperconnected consumers, SEO and cross-departmental peers are just better together. Here are 4 workstreams you’ll need to succeed. The post 4 Key Enterprise SEO Workstreams To Fast-Track Digital Success appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Complete Guide To Google Business Profile Reviews via @sejournal, @sherrybonelli
Google Business Profile reviews impact your local search rankings and searchers’ perception of your business, as well. Here’s how to make the most of them. The post The Complete Guide To Google Business Profile Reviews appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Choosing a Setting for Your Fight Scene: FightWrite™
In my last post I said that this month we would look at how to start a fight. But then the WD Blog made a special request for another subject, and I could hardly turn them down. (They gave me donuts.) So, in this installment of FightWrite on the WDB, we will be looking at where a fight takes place. Which, you wouldn’t imagine that where a fight happens would be so important, but it absolutely is. In fact, where a fight takes place is more important than who is fighting. Think about it like this: would you rather fight […]
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Trying to Control Everything
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, hiding your pitch, or chasing trends. This week’s writing mistake writers make is tying to control everything. Writing Mistakes Writers Make: […]
Google Manual Actions And Honest SEO Mistakes via @sejournal, @brockcooper1
Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller answers a question about making honest mistakes in SEO and if websites get a penalty for accidentally breaking Google’s rules. The post Google Manual Actions And Honest SEO Mistakes appeared first on Search Engine Journal.