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Attention grammar geeks! 🚨 Here's a weekend treat for ya. Ready to flex those editing muscles? 💪 Can you spot the error in this sentence? Pick your answers below and share your corrected version in the comments! ✍️✨

🚀 A good book marketer can make a significant impact in helping authors achieve their dreams. See how one of our freelance marketers, Rachel Cone-Gorham, helped author John Chase 10x his book sales! Get a peek behind the curtain to see why John chose Rachel in the first place, and how they achieved such incredible results 📈✨ 📒 Want to get the full story with all the details? https://lnkd.in/gxTMajKD 👉 Are you an experienced marketer? Apply to join Reedsy and make the dream of millions of indie authors come true! https://lnkd.in/gV_kabd5 #BookMarketing #BookSales #MarketingTips #freelancemarketer #BookMarketer

🎤 In case you missed it, the hip-hop world just witnessed one of the most legendary rap beefs since Notorious B.I.G. vs. Tupac, with Kendrick Lamar and Drake throwing it down on the mic this time! Personally, we’re team Kendrick, but we won't ask you to pick sides. 😉 Speaking of rivalries, did you know the literary world also has its fair share of infamous feuds? 🤯 📖 🕯 Aldous Huxley and George Orwell had a legendary rivalry over their dystopian visions. Orwell suggested that Brave New World borrowed heavily from We by Yevgeny Zamyatin. By today’s standards, it’s hardly a mic-drop, but back then it was like calling out a rapper for using a ghostwriter. Huxley denied this, saying he had not read We before writing his book. 👀 In response, after the publication of 1984, Huxley wrote to Orwell praising his work but argued that his own dystopian vision in Brave New World was more likely to occur. The feud never officially ended, but we will settle this one today. Pick your winner below! 🥊 💬 Which dystopian future is more compelling? Do you know any other famous literary feuds? #LiteraryFeuds #1984vsBraveNewWorld #DystopianFiction #DystopianNovel #FictionFacts #Writer #WriterFunFact #AuthorFacts #KendrickvDrake

🖌️ How do you create characters that leap off the page? At its heart, illustration is a storytelling medium. So, centering the story is the foundational step for character design. It lays the groundwork for characters with depth and personality. But what does it mean to "center the story"? We’re breaking it down today! 🔨 Want to dive deeper? 🌊 This is part of 30 comprehensive tips on how to make an iconic character design, shared on our blog. Check out the full blog post ✨: https://lnkd.in/gT9XcDdV #illustrator #illustratortips #freelancer #freelancedesigner #freelanceillustrator #bookdesign #characterdesign #illustration #illustrationtips #storyillustration

❌ ✅ True or False: good authors = good ghostwriters? 🤔 A huge part of the ghostwriting craft is capturing other people’s voices. It isn’t just about good writing skills. That's why not all good authors can make good ghostwriters because they must embody another author’s writing style and tone. It is a very specific skill. So, here are some tips for capturing voice in ghostwriting from some of Reedsy’s top ghosts 👻 👇 📚 Want more valuable ghostwriting tips? Here is 21 ghostwriting advice from our bestselling ghostwriters! https://lnkd.in/er2csTuX 🌟 Special thanks to our pro ghosts who contributed: Seth Kaufman; Nicola Cassidy; Toni Robino; Eileen Rendahl; Doug Wagner; Jon Reiner; Alex Cody Foster; sandra cain; Rob MacGregor. 👉 Want to join these incredible ghostwriters as a Reedsy freelance professional? Apply to join - https://lnkd.in/gV_kabd5 👉 Need these top notch ghostwriters for your next project? Click here https://lnkd.in/gBMkV7Xu #ghostwritingtips #FreelanceGhostwriter #PublishingCareer #Ghostwriter #WritingTips #WritingCareer

🎨 Book cover designers! Are you ready to put your designs to the test? Submit your book cover design for a chance to get critiqued by one of the best in the biz—Glen Edelstein 🌟 👩🎨 Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is a chance to learn from one of Reedsy's top designer and understand the basic dos and don'ts of cover design. Click to register for the event 👇 ✅ Submit your work before July 15th for consideration: https://lnkd.in/gZi3gcyw 🎓 About Glen: Glen is a highly experienced and talented book designer with a proven track record in the industry's best book publishers, including Penguin Random House, The Bantam Dell Publishing Group, and St. Martin's Press Inc. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, he has played a key role in bringing countless books to life through his creative and innovative designs. Check out his Reedsy profile: https://lnkd.in/gW_BJZEF #bookdesign #bookcover #designer #designertips #illustration #coverdesign #educational #designevent #illustrator #selfpublishing

The latest season of #Bridgerton might be over, but we’re still burning with Bridgerton fever! 🌿🔥 Let's dive into the world behind the pages and meet someone who helped bring us the stories that have taken over the hearts of romantics around the world. ❤️✨ This week, we’re sharing a clip from our webinar with Fran Lebowitz, Julia Quinn’s literary agent for the Bridgerton series. As a former literary agent and an experienced editor herself, Fran shares how she balances giving honest feedback with showing genuine care and encouragement, while prepping authors for the traditional publishing world. 📚✨ 🎥👀 Craving more editing insights? Watch the full webinar on how to hone your editing skills here - https://lnkd.in/eyWut7Cr 🌟✍️ Thinking about your next book project? Let Fran help you make it shine - https://lnkd.in/ghnRGrpK 🚀✨ Got what it takes to join Fran and our roster of top-notch publishing professionals? Apply now and become part of our vibrant community - https://lnkd.in/gV_kabd5  #Bridgerton #EditorTips #ReedsyEditor #ReedsyLiveWebinar #JuliaQuinn #PublishingCareers #writeradvice #authortips #FranLebowitz #BookWriting #WritingCareers

If you picked "getting projects you love," you're not alone! Caerus Kourt, one of our talented freelance designers, felt the same way. They shared some tips to break free from taking just any project that comes your way in one of our blog posts. Here’s the cliffnotes📝: ✅ Build the foundation: Identify your ideal target audience and preferences. Then, find the right platform to let your potential clients know about you. For Caerus, that’s Reedsy. 👀 See what authors see:  Explore the marketplace the way an author does to see what their journey on the site looks like and make your profile appealing to your desired clients. 💡 Pro tip: Use a tagline to specify who you want to work with and your specialization.  This is not a place to be vague or clever (unless you have a lot of faith in your copywriting skills). 💼 Client focus: Highlight what you can do for the client and what they can expect to receive if they hire you in your profile. 💫 Consistency is key: Keep the rest of your profile content clear and consistent. If it doesn’t help you whittle down your potential pool of people and excite your perfect clients, then don’t include it. 🔖 Reinforce in offers: Use templated responses that align with your profile's theme. Your offer should reinforce your specialties and go into more detail about how you’ll help them achieve what you promised in your profile overview. 👉 Read more in-depth about Collen’s experience and how she executes these tips with examples! - https://lnkd.in/gxk8JRDe 👉 Want to hire Caerus for your next book project? - https://lnkd.in/gPjNAENF 👬 Want to join Caerus and our incredible roster of publishing professionals on Reedsy? Apply to join here!- https://lnkd.in/gV_kabd5

🐉 As House of the Dragon reignites our screens and we eagerly await Rhaenyra's reign (yes, we are Team Black... for now 😉), here's a fun anecdote about George R.R. Martin! George once shared that editors are the "writer's natural enemy" but also essential to temper their ego. According to him, there are only three things writers talk about when left to their own devices. What do you think they are? 💬 👇 Check the comments for the answer and let us know what you think about this take! You can check out George R.R. Martin’s full speech here: https://lnkd.in/gakm54dm #houseofthedragon #GeorgeRRMartin #FunFacts #writer #editor

👻 Ever wondered how much ghostwriters actually make? 💰 Although there's no one-size-fits-all answer, ghostwriters' rates can be far less elusive and way more lucrative than the name suggests! 💼🕯️ Let's shed some light on this “ghostly” mystery and see how much ghostwriters can earn! #Ghostwritingrates #WritingCareers #PublishingCareers #FreelanceWriters #FreelanceRates #Ghostwriters