Derek Haines

Derek is an experienced English teacher, writer, and author with a passion for grammar, creative writing, and all forms of publishing. He also enjoys experimenting with technology and tools for writers.

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How To Use Absolute Adjectives

Absolute Adjectives Absolutely Require Your Attention

Absolute adjectives, such as unique, perfect, or dead, cannot typically be intensified or compared. These types of extreme adjectives are classed as incomparable, ultimate, or absolute. They relate to the superlative degree, which means the best or worst, or most or least of something. Most style guides recommend that you should not modify extreme adjectives.…

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Self-Publishing Without Amazon

Self-Publishing Without Amazon KDP – Can You Do It?

For many new authors, self-publishing without Amazon is not an option you would consider. However, Amazon’s Kindle Book Store is so big now that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to attract attention to a new book. In the time it takes you to read this article, ten new ebooks will probably be published with Amazon KDP…

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How To Write An Advice Article

How To Write An Advice Article To Gain More New Readers

When you write an advice article, you need to fulfill the expectations of someone looking for help, assistance, or guidance. In most cases, they will find your advice article using a search phrase or question with Google, Bing, or other search engines. If your title, first paragraph, and keywords match well with a specific search…

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