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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Idiom Examples To Help Make Your Writing A Piece Of Cake

What are idioms in writing? They are phrases that are a figure of speech and a cornerstone of everyday English, adding a unique flavor to our conversations and writing. Idioms are entrenched in history or cultural references and carry a symbolic meaning beyond the literal interpretation of the individual words. For instance, when we say raining…

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Big Words That Can Make You Look Perspicacious Or Injudicious

Using multitudinous big words in your writing will make you a sesquipedalian writer. It is always a temptation for a writer to show off the vastness of their vocabulary. There is nothing wrong at all with using big, long words in your writing. But it is the use, style, placement, frequency, relevance, and the mixing…

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Five Easy Book Marketing Tips For All Self-Published Authors

Help your book sales with these 5 easy author book marketing tips. Easy book marketing tips for authors might sound a little trite. But the most fundamental and important book marketing issues can often be overlooked. Particularly in the mad rush for book sales after you release your book. There are many ways to market a…

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