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  • I’m Back to Writing on WordPress, Follow Me for Everything Writing!

    I have some exciting news! For those of you who followed me on WordPress in the past and saw I stopped blogging because I moved to Substack …. I’m baaaaaaack! I’ll be changing my focus, however. Starting today, I’ll pick up blogging again on WordPress, but on the topic of writing. Yes! Everything about the…

    Shari Lopatin

    August 25, 2022
    For the Writers
    blogging, copywriting, creative writing, freelance writing, Writing, writing craft
  • How I Made $1,000 in My Third Month Writing on Medium

    I was surprised by my success writing as part of the Medium Partner Program and thought I’d share how I did it to help other writers

    Shari Lopatin

    November 27, 2023
    For the Writers
    blogging, business, essay writing, marketing, Medium, money, Writing
  • Pre-Order ‘The Condemned,’ Forthcoming September 2023

    Pre-Order ‘The Condemned,’ Forthcoming September 2023

    “The Condemned: A memoir told through selected early works of short stories, essays, and poetry” will publish Sept. 9, 2023. Pre-order now to secure special, discounted prices!

    Shari Lopatin

    March 27, 2023
    publishing, writing
    book, creative writing, memoir, new book, poetry, Shari Lopatin, short stories, Writing
  • Writing for the Public: My Key Rules for Success

    Writing for the Public: My Key Rules for Success

    Did you know only half of adults in the United States can read a book written at an eighth-grade level? That stat is from the Literacy Project. If you’re writing for the public, you cannot be successful if you refuse to acknowledge that fact. So how can you ensure your writing is effective?

    Shari Lopatin

    October 18, 2022
    For the Writers
    blogging, Communications, creative writing, marketing, Writing, writing coach, writing tip
  • 5 Writing Prompts to Make Your Fiction Stories Fly

    Are you struggling to jerk your mind out of the daily grind and into creative mode for some seriously awesome writing? Then here are five writing prompts I developed for fiction writers to help get your imagination juices flowing.

    Shari Lopatin

    October 10, 2022
    For the Writers
    blogging, creative writing, Creativity, fiction writing, Writing, writing prompts
  • 4 Reasons I Love Creative Writing

    Before I was a journalist, I was a creative writer. While I enjoy writing people’s stories, and occasionally aspects of my own, something about unfiltered creative writing really speaks to me. I truly love it. Here are four reasons why.

    Shari Lopatin

    September 7, 2022
    For the Writers
    blogging, creative writing, Creativity, fiction, poetry, short stories, Writing, writing community
  • Where to Find Remote Writing Jobs

    The workplace effects from COVID did writers a huge favor. They normalized remote work. Since writing is one of the best jobs that can be done remotely, the corporate world is now filled with available, full-time remote writing jobs. Below are a few of the best career websites where to find remote writing jobs that…

    Shari Lopatin

    September 3, 2022
    For the Writers
    blogging, career, freelance writing, remote jobs, remote writing jobs, Writing, writing career, writing jobs
  • The Simple Key to Writing an Argumentative Essay that Changes Minds

    Whether you’re writing an editorial for your local paper, an argumentative essay for class, or a ranting blog post, you want to change minds. Use this one, simple tactic to knock your opponent’s viewpoint and elevate your own.

    Shari Lopatin

    August 30, 2022
    For the Writers, Writing Tips
    argumentative essay, blogging, editorial writing, essay writing, Writing, writing tip
  • 3 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Creative Writing

    My creative writing has taken off lately. Whatever the reason, below are three surprising ways I’ve improved my creative writing over the years. Perhaps they’ll help you improve, too!

    Shari Lopatin

    August 28, 2022
    For the Writers, Writing Tips
    blogging, craft, creative writing, fiction writing, Writing, writing community, writing craft, writing tip
  • Writing for a Living: 4 Steps to Make it Happen

    I have a confession to make: I’ve struggled to make a living as a writer. It’s not easy. I say this to squash any delusions you may have that you can write for companies and make six figures overnight. BUT. It is possible to make writing for a living work for you! Here’s how.

    Shari Lopatin

    August 26, 2022
    For the Writers, writing
    copywriting, freelance writing, marketing, marketing for writers, writer, Writing, writing community, writing for a living
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