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What IS DRM And Why Is It A Bad Idea For Ebooks?

Updated October 2, 2019 Derek Haines258 Views 2 Comments

Ebooks do not need DRM Authors do not need it and nor do ebook readers. The warning signal about the evils of Digital Rights Management (DRM) came as far back as 2009. Way back then,

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Is Online Writing The Best For Your Future In Publishing?

Updated July 22, 2019 Derek Haines268 Views 0 Comments

What is online writing? It usually means that any text you create, you immediately publish online. People will read your writing on a computer, a phone, a tablet or any other similar digital device with

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How Many Words In A Novel? It Depends On Your Genre

Updated August 2, 2019 Derek Haines389 Views 2 Comments

You might be wondering how many words in a novel is right for your genre There is no hard an fast rule. In some ways, it is a bit like asking how long is a

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Fake, Pirated And Counterfeit Books A Big Problem On Amazon

Updated September 10, 2019 Derek Haines473 Views 2 Comments

Counterfeit books on Amazon are still a big issue I can only write about the ongoing problem with books. But Amazon has taken so little action, there could also be a problem with other counterfeit goods.

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When Do You Use A Comma Before Or After But?

Updated October 19, 2019 Derek Haines3363 Views 2 Comments

Is there a comma before but? The correct answers are yes there is, and no there isn’t. You need to decide whether to insert a comma or not with but. But it is very easy

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How To Write A Book And Enjoy Your Time Writing It

Updated October 1, 2019 Derek Haines820 Views 0 Comments

Do you want to start writing a book? It’s an adage that everyone has a book inside them. It is a truism that is more valid today than ever before. Self-publishing has opened the door