The adjective phrase, the least worst, has been a topic of debate among grammar enthusiasts for a very long time. Many argue that you should avoid it in writing because it is not grammatically correct. In grammar, a superlative adjective defines only one thing as the best, worst, least, or most. In this sense, the…
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Enrolling ebooks in KDP Select is popular with self-publishing authors. But Amazon can penalize authors if it finds a breach of its exclusivity agreement because of pirated ebooks. There is no ebook exclusivity with standard Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). It is only when ebook authors choose to enroll in KDP Select that the exclusive selling…
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What are vague or unclear words? They are words that are imprecise, undefined, or lack explicitness, which can fail to convey a clear meaning and may lead to misunderstandings or confusion for a reader. Depending on the context, they can sometimes make it challenging for readers to understand your message clearly. You can improve the…
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The thought of people copying your writing without your approval is annoying for any writer. You spent hours researching, drafting, and editing your work, wanting to share something valuable and unique with your readers. But the reality of online publishing makes it almost impossible to prevent copying of your articles, blog posts, images, or even…
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Here comes a game changer in self-publishing. Ebook to audiobook production using AI or digital narration is starting. While it’s early days yet, Apple and Google are now offering AI (artificial intelligence) narration for ebooks. For self-publishing authors, it will make a massive difference in how they publish their books. The big question is if…
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We use the word none in writing to indicate the absence or lack of something, but its grammatical usage can be a little tricky. Whether none is a singular or plural pronoun is a very common question for writers. The uncertainty arises because English grammar doesn’t always provide clear-cut rules, and none is a perfect…
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All writers know that confusion in writing can cause a lot of annoyance or frustration for readers. When parts of a text are unclear or difficult to understand, it weakens your message or story. However, most of the leading causes of confusion are usually relatively easy to fix. The key to solving most problems and…
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You have plenty of free choices if you are a new writer and want to publish an article on Google. Because almost everyone uses Google, it makes sense to use its apps or platforms to post your content. However, the services you choose will depend on what type of article you want to post and…
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When you check a thesaurus, the conjunction AND is usually in the list as an AS WELL AS synonym. But it is a little misleading because it is often not possible to interchange these words in a sentence. Generally, and indicates items or things of equal value while as well as introduces an addition, but…
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When you self-publish a new book on Amazon, you can order proof and author copies on KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). Proof copies are essential to check your new print-on-demand paperback or hardcover book before publishing. But author copies are optional. If you want copies of your book to sign, use at book fairs, or sell…
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