Derek Haines

English teacher, writer, and author. Passionate about grammar, creative writing, and self-publishing. Always exploring new tools and tech to help writers succeed.

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Copy Editing And Proofreading

How To Copy Edit And Proofread For Self-Publishing Authors

When I finish writing a manuscript, the next two steps are to copy edit and proofread the text. By separating these tasks, I can work methodically to correct mistakes, improve clarity, and polish the manuscript. If you are self-publishing, you might not be able to afford professional editing, so you’ll probably need to do much…

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How To Publish With Kindle Create

How To Use The Amazon Kindle Create App For Perfect Ebooks

Kindle Create helps you format your Kindle ebook quickly and easily. If you are self-publishing ebooks on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), this is a must-have free app that makes formatting ebooks for Kindle easy. The program has improved considerably over the years, and Amazon has added new features since merging Createspace into KDP. For…

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abbreviations meanings

Common Abbreviations But We Don’t Know The Meaning

We use common abbreviations and acronyms all the time, but what do they mean? The English language uses many forms of word abbreviation. We use shortened forms increasingly for text messaging to reduce a word or phrase. Very often, these are acronyms using initial letters such as LOL, ROTFL, and BRB. Familiar acronyms and abbreviations Some forms use capital…

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350 different words for said

350 Other Words For Said: How To Master Dialogue Attribution

If you are looking for other words for said, you aren’t alone. Every writer reaches a point where “he said/she said” feels repetitive, and you need a more expressive verb to capture a character’s tone. However, before you dive into this list of 350 synonyms, it’s important to understand how to use them effectively. In…

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