Is it poured or pored? Use poured (with a “u”) when talking about liquids or things that flow, like water or coffee. Use pored (without a “u”) when talking about studying or reading something intently, as in “pored over the books.” A simple trick is to remember that you pour with a Urn but you…
As a general rule, most style guides and grammar references state that you should not use contractions in formal writing. However, it is a point open to debate by writers, editors, and grammarians. Some argue that language should be more relaxed now and that the days of stiff, formal writing are in the past. It…
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For new self-publishing authors, you might be wondering if you can download a copy of your published Kindle ebook from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Yes, you certainly can. However, the process is not as straightforward as you might think, and the download link is definitely not easy to find. With other services like Smashwords…
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In the phrases, the door creaked open, and the door slammed shut; the words open and shut are resultative adjectives. Perhaps it’s not a grammatical term you are familiar with, but you probably use it quite often. In the examples above, you can see that the adjectives, open and shut, are derived from infinitive verbs. However, there are…
It’s no secret that most authors don’t like marketing and book promotion. Writing a book is usually a solitary activity of transforming your thoughts into words. Marketing, however, often feels like the opposite because you have to interact, communicate, and put yourself forward. While not necessarily introverted, many writers and authors are often hesitant and…
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AI Algorithms are the invisible gatekeepers of information. Every second of every day, algorithms decide whose content and writing wins or loses. For writers and authors, Google and Amazon are two crucial platforms. Both use complex programs to determine which content or books get seen and which don’t. If you publish online content or books,…
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Words that sound like noises, such as boom, splash, and meow, are called onomatopoeia or echoism. While it’s handy to know these two terms, onomatopoeia is definitely a word that is difficult to spell, pronounce, and remember. Luckily, echoism is much easier. But by either name, they are words that all writers use to add…
Deciding on a process to manage your writing drafts is a key element for all writing projects, from articles and essays to poetry and book manuscripts. A first draft is rarely, if ever, the final product. For most writers, the final draft often results from many earlier revisions and edited versions. However, new writers sometimes…
Can you use one-word sentences in writing? Definitely. A sentence of one word is grammatically correct. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a period (full stop). You will often see sentences consisting of only one word in all types and styles of writing. The brevity and impact can help make a point…
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For new authors looking for a publisher, here’s one important question you should always ask. How will you print my paperback book? The answer you receive will tell you a lot about how a prospective publisher operates. The most likely answer is that the publisher will say they use print-on-demand (POD) rather than traditional offset…
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