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6 Practical Tips for Writing Great Historical Fiction
In 2019, the New York Times Style Magazine declared that we are living in a “golden age” of historical fiction. Whatever the reason for this—be it our need to escape a horribly uncertain present or our fear of what the future might bring—as the author of six World War II-influenced novels, I am very happy that people want their fiction immersed in the past. (Entertaining With the Past: How To Write Engaging Historical Fiction) It is a genre, however, which can trip up the unwary writer: We are not, after all, describing times in which we have lived. With that […]
2022 April PAD Challenge: Day 2
Welcome back! It’s day two of the April PAD Challenge, and it’s your second chance to write a poem this month. For today’s prompt, write a second chance poem. That second chance could be a second chance at a relationship, at living life, or doing the right thing. Maybe play with whether it’s deserved or not, or just dive straight into giving or taking that second chance. Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them. Note on commenting: If you wish to comment on the site, go to Disqus to create a […]
How To Stay Current In SEO: Top Blogs, Podcasts, Forums & More via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
SEOs must constantly stay up-to-date on the latest changes. Let us show you the many ways you can learn and follow what’s happening in SEO. The post How To Stay Current In SEO: Top Blogs, Podcasts, Forums & More appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
TikTok Launches Search Ads Beta For Selected Partners via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
TikTok has quietly rolled out a search ads beta for specific partners. Learn about the new experience and some tips for using these ads. The post TikTok Launches Search Ads Beta For Selected Partners appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Start Writing And Publishing For A New Writer
New writers have so many opportunities now to start writing and publishing. If you want to express yourself and find readers, there is nothing to stop you. As long as you are motivated and willing to learn, you can do it. Your goals will be different depending on the type of writing you want to pursue. It might be a book, and for others, article writing, poetry, or blogging. But once you decide to take your first steps towards publishing your writing, you’ll never look back. Writing and publishing tips for new writers It doesn’t matter what you write; you […]
How to Get an ISBN Number for a Self-Published Book & Answers to the Top 35 FAQs
Figuring out how to get an ISBN number for a self-published book may sound scary, but it’s actually more simple than many authors think! If you’re self-publishing a printed book, the best action you can take is to get your own ISBN as a self-published author. Regardless if a book was self-published or traditionally published, every printed book needs an ISBN, and securing this number is a big step in your publishing endeavors. But, many writers that are just starting their journey on becoming an author still have a lot of questions around this topic. Questions like… How do you […]
SaaS Content Marketing: A Complete Guide [eBook] via @sejournal, @mirandalmwrites
What’s unique in content marketing for SaaS? How can you incorporate it into your own strategy? Find out in our latest ebook. The post SaaS Content Marketing: A Complete Guide [eBook] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
5 Reasons Law Firms Need Specialized Legal Content Marketing via @sejournal, @xandervalencia
The majority of lawyers don’t have a marketing budget, yet content marketing is essential for SEO, lead generation, and conversion. Here’s how it’s done. The post 5 Reasons Law Firms Need Specialized Legal Content Marketing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Why of the Fight: FightWrite™
In this series on how to write fight scenes start to finish, we have looked at what fight scenes can do for your story, how the setting impacts the story and how to find weapons just about everywhere. What I haven’t gone over is truly what I should have written about right out of the gate. The only reason I didn’t is because I thought I had written on this two years ago. But I didn’t and I’m glad because its placement in this series is best. More important than where a fight takes place, what weapons are used or […]
What Is a Lyric Essay in Writing?
I saved the lyric essay for April, because April is poetry month, and the lyric essay is a little more on the poetic and experimental side of creative nonfiction writing. In fact, most places that talk about the lyric essay reference poetry. Does that mean only poets can write the lyric essay? Well, that’s one of the topics we’ll address here. (What Is a Personal Essay in Writing?) In this post, we’re going to look at what a lyric essay is, including what makes it different from other types of essays and when writers may prefer to use this style. […]