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We will always be sure to include a few links to some great writing markets and jobs to check out as well.
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I spent one week with Grammarly to help improve my writing skills
If you are a grammar warrior who flinches whenever you see the word 'your' misused across your social feeds and know when to use the words 'there,' their,' and 'they're,' you will want to tell all of your less-grammar savvy acquaintances about Grammarly.
Teach Writing With The New York Times: A Free School-Year Curriculum in 7 Units
The New York Times publishes more than 1,400 articles and Opinion pieces every week, on topics ranging from science to sports, politics to pop culture, foreign affairs to food and fashion. They’re written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists here at The Times, but also by outside contributors, from authors like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, statesmen like President Barack Obama and artists like Meek Mill and Angelina Jolie.
How can teachers take this incredible breadth of material and use it with their students? Our mission at the Learning Network for over two decades has been to help you do just that. But this year, we’re taking that mission a bit further.
Exclusive: Grammarly Is Giving Nonprofits Its Writing Tools For Free Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Nonprofits are getting pummeled by the effects of coronavirus, as donation dollars dry up and fundraising events move to less lucrative online formats. And according to the Nonprofit Finance Fund, only 25% of nonprofits typically have enough cash on hand to last more than six months.
Writing Fiction About A Changing Climate
The threat of climate change can feel overwhelming for many people, especially when you’re trying to balance this existential burden with the demands of daily life.
This anxiety has no doubt been underpinned by the current global pandemic.
Women’s prize for fiction shortlist led by Mantel, Evaristo and O’Farrell
Set in an Elizabethan England haunted by the threat of plague, Maggie O’Farrell’s unexpectedly timely novel about the death of Shakespeare’s son, Hamnet, will go up against Hilary Mantel’s The Mirror and the Light for this year’s Women’s prize for fiction.
Student creative writers will read their works live on YouTube
Every year, senior English majors with a concentration in creative writing celebrate the end of the academic term by giving readings of their works before a campus audience. This year, that culminating event — known as the “Creative Writing Concentrators’ Ball” — will have a different format, but will be as exultant as ever.
How to apply for unemployment benefits if you’re a freelancer or self-employed
Millions of workers who are self-employed, freelancers, or independent contractors qualify for a new unemployment program, set up under the recently passed CARES Act. But many are still waiting to apply for those benefits.
Writing Market:
The Launcher is seeking writers for and about the video game industry and its culture and audience.
Are you in the know about the companies, communities, and creators that are impacting the video game industry? The Launcher may be a good fit. Pay is $300. They provide more info on their submissions page which you should absolutely review. When ready, send pitches to LauncherPitches@washpost.com
WWC Women Under Siege is always open to pitches.
They focus on stories of gendered violence in conflict and have expanded their interest to gender stories in international contexts. Pay is $200 per piece. Read their Submissions guidelines and then send pitches to their editor frances@womensmediacenter.com.
Pinterest is hiring a Contract Brand Writer.
Based in San Francisco though I'm sure remote work might be a possibility during this time of COVID-19. You can visit their site for a detailed job description and more information here.
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