Is it death throes or death throws? The correct spelling is death throes. As with many other phrases and words that sound the same, you can’t rely on your spellchecker for this one. The word “throe” comes from an Old English word for suffering or a violent spasm. While it sounds like you are “throwing”…
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Update: KDP has announced a major change to book categories. You can now only choose 3 categories from your KDP dashboard. You can read the announcement here. You can no longer contact and request additional categories from Amazon. If you want more details, you can read this updated post from Kindlepreneur. This is a dramatic change…
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You know how to write a book. But new authors also sometimes need to develop their digital self-publishing skills. When it comes time to publish your new book, you need some basic computer and technical ability. You don’t need to be an expert. But self-publishing is an online process, so you need to be confident…
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I have wanted this feature for years. Now, Grammarly Desktop for Mac integrates with many native Apple apps. The new Grammarly app has been available for a while now, and it works like a charm. The best feature is that I can now use Grammarly to check my emails in Apple Mail. It also integrates…
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Is it hazard a guess, has at a guess, or hazzard a guess? The correct expression is hazard a guess. Hazard comes from the Old French hasard, meaning a game of chance or a risk. The version with two Zs, hazzard”, is a common misspelling (likely influenced by the Dukes of Hazzard!). Why is hazard…
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You have probably read about many book promotion strategies you can try. But a few core elements remain practical and effective for every new book. You will spend a lot of time and effort promoting your book after publishing. However, unless you get the foundations right beforehand, you risk wasting time, effort, and money. The…
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If you are thinking about publishing for an income, is it better to write books or blog regularly? Each one has advantages and disadvantages. But the critical element for both is that you know how to write well. The most significant difference between being an author and a blogger is that you need good technical…
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It’s a tough decision for any author to stop writing a book. You started your writing project with a lot of enthusiasm. But now it’s becoming a grind. Every writer has a file of unfinished, abandoned, or forgotten manuscripts. So don’t think you are alone when you start having doubts about your book. As in…
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Can you include a video in ebooks? Yes, you can. There are many ways you can add video to ebooks. If you want to include a lot of videos, you will be creating an interactive ebook. But this type of ebook, or flipbook, is not suitable for publishing on Amazon. If you want to publish…
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Promoting books with Tumblr is often overlooked by self-published authors. It’s an effective and easy way to extend your book promotion. Yes, you use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and your blog or website. But with Tumblr, you can use your existing book promotion posts and articles to reach a new audience. Tumblr is a very popular…
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