The questions new writers ask usually fall into two general categories. The first is about trying to find a starting point. In other words, how can I become a writer? The second group of questions is often about confidence. Am I good enough? Over the years, new writers have asked me so many questions that…
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Is it card sharp or card shark? Both are now accepted, but they carry slightly different flavors. A card sharp is the original term for someone who uses “sharp” skills to cheat at cards. A card shark is a more modern variation that implies a predatory, aggressive, and highly skilled player (who may or may…
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For many new authors, the biggest drawback of self-publishing isn’t about writing and editing. It’s something that is much more challenging. In one word, it’s marketing. You can find plenty of articles and ideas to help you promote or advertise your new book online, but marketing is much more than that. In a nutshell, marketing…
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Grammatical moods indicate the purpose of a sentence by using specific verb forms. Contrary to what you might think, a mood in grammar has nothing to do with emotions, feelings, or sentiments. Moods define a phrase’s intent, including functions such as facts, commands, doubts, uncertainties, or conditions. Understanding how to use these choices can help…
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Self-publishing very short books of fiction, such as pamphlets, novelettes, flash fiction, or short stories, can be challenging. With nonfiction, it would include essays, academic texts, or guides and manuals. Many of these generally have a word count of between 1,000 words and 5,000 words. However, this can cause problems when you try to self-publish…
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Do you want to make your ebook free on Amazon and other online book retailers? Yes, you can create a perma-free title, but it takes a little bit of extra work to make it happen. It’s very easy to do if you self-publish with Draft2Digital or Smashwords, but Amazon can be problematic. Let’s look at…
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Is it biweekly or bimonthly? These words are notoriously confusing because they both have two meanings. Biweekly can mean twice a week or every two weeks. Bimonthly can mean twice a month or every two months. Because of this confusion, the best advice for writers isn’t to choose one—it’s to avoid them entirely to ensure…
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Using THEY as an alternative third-person singular pronoun is very common now because English doesn’t have a gender-neutral equivalent. Of the three singular pronouns, both HE and SHE are gender-specific. However, IT is only suitable for objects, things, and perhaps animals. That’s why they is a far better alternative because it is inclusive and avoids making…
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Why would you want to turn your blog posts into an ebook? It’s an easy way to create an ebook that you can sell or give away. You can self-publish it to sell on Amazon or make it available for free on your blog. With organic search engine traffic becoming more challenging for bloggers, it’s…
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What’s the difference between a morning suit and mourning suit? A morning suit is formal attire worn for daytime events like weddings or horse races. A mourning suit (with a “u” for unhappy) is black clothing worn to show grief at a funeral. While they sound exactly the same, they serve completely different purposes. Origins…
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