How To Mince Your Words With Mincemeat And Minced Meat
When you mince your words, you are not getting to the point, or you are speaking indirectly or vaguely. We use the expression in the negative form mostly. You might tell someone
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Author: Derek Haines
The Hardest Part Of Writing Is Always The Beginning
For most writers, the hardest part of writing is right here. It’s the start, the beginning, the opening. It’s finding an idea, the first words, and the first sentence. All types of
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Foreign Phrases In Your Novel – Never Use Google Translate
It’s often a temptation to use foreign phrases in a novel to add authenticity. If you set your story in Paris, for example, adding some dialogue in French might seem like a
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Is It Easy To Self-Publish For A First Time Author?
Yes, it’s very easy to self-publish a book if you are a new author. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection, your manuscript in a Word docx file, and
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De-Escalate Or Deescalate? An Unsightly Word Either Way
In either form, de-escalate or deescalate is an awkward word you would rarely use in writing. Most dictionaries use the hyphenated form because of the problem with two Es. But the interesting
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How You Can Check The Reputation Of A Book Publisher
One of the most frequent questions new authors ask is how to check the reputation of a book publisher. With so many publishing options today, including unsolicited offers to publish your book,
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