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[ad_1] We could all be forgiven for briefly believing that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in marketing are only about generating content. The end of 2022 drowned in the splash from generative AI such as ChatGPT, Jasper.ai and others for text, and DALL-E, Midjourney, and others for images. But it’s a new year….
[ad_1] How many of you have been writing for a while? Have a story that you just can’t seem to finish? This article is for you—though if you’re brand-new, this will eventually apply to you, too. Ahem. There will come a day when it’s time to start that story over from scratch. Let me explain. How I…
[ad_1] Photo by DS stories Today’s guest post is by Ariel Curry and Liz Morrow of the Hungry Authors podcast. Imagine you’re starting out on a road trip. First, you have to know where you’re going; then, you need a map to help you get there. It’s the same with books. So often, aspiring authors…
[ad_1] So, you’ve finally decided to write a book. But how on earth do you get started? This article makes a couple of assumptions. First, that this is your first attempt at writing a book, and second, that you have a bit of creative writing experience already. Yet, even with creative writing experience, beginning to…
[ad_1] Virtual workplaces are awesome spaces for employees near and far but, like a traditional office, they need resources to reach their full potential. If virtual teams are unstructured, communication quickly breaks down, and projects subsequently fall apart, no matter how well organized they are. One critical lesson I’ve learned from online collaboration is never…
[ad_1] If you’ve opened a novel and seen a quote on the opening pages then you’ve seen a literary epigraph. But what are they really? Why do authors use them? And how do you know if you need one for your own work in progress? What is an Epigraph? The word epigraph means to “inscribe”…
[ad_1] Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:03:42 — 51.2MB) Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More What are the benefits of selling direct? Why might using your face to advertise your books be a good idea? What might be the future of selling direct? Steve Pieper talks about these things and…
[ad_1] Good copywriting is the art of writing persuasive and engaging text. Copywriters need to be able to connect with their audience, understand what they are looking for, and deliver on that promise. The best copywriters can do this in a way that feels natural and authentic. So, how do you write copy that influences…
[ad_1] The romance genre is alive and well, my friends. More people buy romance novels than any other genre and regardless of digital or print. One of the most prolific romance writers, Nora Roberts, writes a new romance novel every 45 days. She’s not just a machine; she’s created an amazing fan base. But is…
[ad_1] Podcast: Download (Duration: 22:46 — 18.4MB) Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More What do you need to consider when writing travel memoir? How fear of judgment and fear of failure are real issues even for established authors, and more in these selected excerpts from interviews with J.F….