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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Ways To Polish Your Writing

How To Polish Your Writing In Five Quick And Easy Steps

Discovering how to polish your writing is a matter of learning, checking, editing, and proofreading. When you start writing your first draft, concentrate purely on getting all your ideas down. You shouldn’t worry at all about spelling and grammar checking at this stage. Good writers know that ideas are the most valuable asset in any…

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How To Get An Article Published

How You Can Get An Article Published Online Or In A Magazine

Many new writers think that they should write a book. Then, they leap instantly into publishing and try to become a published author and make mistakes. But it’s much easier to get an article published online. Getting a book deal with a traditional publisher is very difficult if you are a first-time author. You can…

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You Need An Editor

You Need A Book Editor But You Know You Can’t Afford One

Can you afford to pay for a professional book editor? For most self-publishing authors, the answer is probably no. The cost of developmental editing, copy editing, and line editing are all very expensive. In a traditional publishing house, professional editors and proofreaders are part of a lengthy and costly book production process. For independent authors, you…

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