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FMF Writing Prompt Link-up :: Next

by Kate Motaung | Apr 18, 2019 | community | 5 Comments

Hello! So glad you're here for this edition of our weekly Five Minute Friday writing prompt link-up. If you haven't participated before, you can learn more about how the link-up works on this page. Basically we free write for five minutes flat, share our work, then...

What is a Lead Magnet or Email Opt-in Incentive?

by Kate Motaung | Apr 16, 2019 | craft | 0 Comments

Have you ever heard the phrase "lead magnet" or "email opt-in incentive" and wondered what it means? If so, this article is for you. Or, if you know what a lead magnet is but you're not sure how to use one on your own blog or website, hopefully the rest of this post...

Announcing the Start-Up Guide for Online Writers

by Kate Motaung | Sep 12, 2017 | courses | 1 Comment

Do you want to become an established writer online, but you don't know where to start? Or have you been writing for a while, but you're not sure which step to take next? If so, the Start-Up Guide for Online Writers E-course is for you! The Start-Up...

FMF Writing Prompt Link-up :: Lack

by Kate Motaung | Apr 11, 2019 | community | 2 Comments

Hey FMF friends! Welcome to another round of our weekly writing prompt link-up. If you're new here, we're so glad you're here! You can learn more about the link-up and how it works by clicking here. This week we're in for a real treat because the one and only Alia Joy...

How to Edit Your Own Writing :: Self-Editing Checklist for Writers

by Kate Motaung | Apr 4, 2019 | craft | 0 Comments

Do you struggle to know how to edit your own writing? If so, you're certainly not alone. Writing itself is a challenging task, let alone editing your own work! As a writer and editor myself, I know how difficult it is to catch your own mistakes and read your own...

How to Self Publish a Book: Everything You Need to Know

by Kate Motaung | Apr 27, 2017 | courses | 0 Comments

Wondering how to self publish a book? With the advent of Amazon's CreateSpace and other self-publishing platforms, it's now easier than ever for authors to self-publish their work. Sure, it seems easy enough ... but if you're keen to venture into self-publishing...