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Abecedarium (or Abecedarius): Poetic Forms
The rules for the abecedarium (or abecedarius) are pretty simple. It’s an acrostic form that uses a different letter of the alphabet, in order, for the beginning of each line. Also, may also fall under the umbrella of alphabet poetry. ***** 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’s my attempt at an Abecedarium poem: “Basic,” by Robert Lee Brewer An acrostic poembegins with letterscreating […]
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Starting at the Beginning
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 starting at the beginning. Writing Mistakes Writers Make: […]
Self-Publishing in 2022: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing Success
Self-publishing is taking the book world by storm… so what is self-publishing exactly? If you’re a writer researching how to publish a book, you’re taking the right step by weighing all of your publishing options. Self-publishing has become a household term for writers and authors all around the world, thanks to technology. Being a writer in today’s digital age means you have more options than ever on how to become a published author—self-publishing being among the best for those that want full creative control over their book. What’s the big deal, you ask? Well, until recently, writers didn’t have much […]
New Ways To Grow & Manage Facebook Groups via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Facebook group admins can utilize a new set of features to automatically moderate content, along with new tools to grow their community. The post New Ways To Grow & Manage Facebook Groups appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Twitter Tests More Visible Alt Text via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
A visible “ALT” badge, and exposed image descriptions, are among the features Twitter is testing to improve image accessibility on mobile and desktop. The post Twitter Tests More Visible Alt Text appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Manage Your Entire Marketing Budget [Free Budget Planner Templates]
Let’s say your company decided to invest in a website redesign to improve lead generation, and you’re responsible for managing the project. Naturally, one of the first questions you ask is, “How much is this website redesign going to cost?” The answer, of course, is “it depends.” Are you simply switching to a new template and adding some new CTAs, or are you migrating your entire website to a new platform? If only there were a way to organize your answers to all of these questions — a place where you could enter in estimated costs for all of your […]
How to Build a Detailed Business Plan That Stands Out [Free Template]
While starting a company may seem easier now than ever before, entrepreneurs have an uphill battle from the moment they start a business. And without a clear, actionable business plan for selling, marketing, finances, and operations, you’re almost destined to face significant challenges. This is why crafting a business plan is an essential step in the entrepreneurial process. In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of filling out your business plan template, like this free, editable version: Download a free, editable one-page business plan template. We know that when looking at a blank page on a laptop screen, […]
A Guide To 301 vs 302 Redirects For SEO via @sejournal, @AdamHeitzman
301 and 302 HTTP response status codes are commonly used to redirect your webpage or entire website. Here’s how to choose the right one. The post A Guide To 301 vs 302 Redirects For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
12 Expert-Vetted Sample Business Plans to Help You Write Your Own
Ask any successful sports coach how they win so many games, and they’ll tell you they have a unique plan for every single game they coach. The same logic applies to business. If you want to build a thriving company that can pull ahead of the competition, you need to prepare yourself for battle before you break into a market. Business plans guide you along the rocky journey of growing a company. Referencing one throughout your voyage will keep you on the path toward success. And if your business plan is compelling enough, it can also convince investors to give […]