Derek Haines

A Cambridge CELTA English teacher and author with a passion for writing and all forms of publishing. My days are spent writing and blogging, as well as testing and taming new technology.

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Peaked Peeked Or Piqued My Interest

Peeked, Peaked, Or Piqued My Interest? Are You Curious?

You might use the set expression, piqued my interest from time to time. But I’m sure you have come across peaked my interest or peeked my interest when reading. The problem, of course, is that the words piqued, peaked, and peeked are homonyms. When we speak, these words don’t cause us any problems because they sound…

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Self Publishing Mistakes

6 Common Self-Publishing Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Succeeding at self-publishing, gaining readers, and selling books are not easy tasks. However, some self-publishing mistakes new authors sometimes make can make success even more difficult. If you avoid making the following mistakes, your book will have a much better chance of success. For new authors, you need to change your mindset from being a…

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