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How much thought do you give to how you write for screen reading when you publish your writing? Unless you’re self-publishing paperback print books, your writing will mostly be read on a screen. Ebooks will be read on an ebook reader like a Kindle, or phones and tablets, while articles and blog posts are always…

Almost every day, I read sad tales of writers losing their work, and that’s why backups for your writing are absolutely essential. Without a reliable backup routine, you’re writing on a very high trapeze, without a safety net. Technology is never foolproof, and things can and do go wrong with any device. It could be…

Like me, you’ve probably wondered about the possible uses of AI for writers. At the same time, there’s always the nagging concern that AI poses a threat. However, as I’ve discovered, once you get over the fear factor, AI can offer a lot of advantages. I use it more and more now, but it hasn’t…

In a world where sharing documents is commonplace, do you give a thought to how to safeguard your manuscript before you publish your book? Unlike a report or an article draft, your book manuscript is months, or even years, in the making. You are probably careful to protect your manuscript by making regular backups and…

Using AI-generated images in your ebook or blog is a logical consideration because they can quickly add unique visual appeal. However, issues regarding copyright and ethics have made the use of these images far from straightforward. As is the case with most advances in technology, laws and legislation are extremely slow to react and enact.…

Of course, you always want people to discover your writing, whether it’s an article, a short story, or your latest book. However, after you hit publish, you wait, and wait, and nothing happens. But it’s not just happening to you. Until recently, writers and authors could pretty much rely on search engines to deliver regular…

If you’re an author or writer, you use search engines for research, but do you know about the site: search operator? It’s a quick and easy way to search sites to find your articles, mentions of your book or name, internal linking opportunities for your blog, plus many more uses. Another benefit is that it…

Can you start a blog anonymously and keep your identity a secret? Yes, you can, and it’s relatively easy to do. Perhaps you want to protect your privacy or avoid potential conflicts with your professional life. For authors who write under a pseudonym, blogging under your pen name is often a good idea. Whatever your reasons,…

When you are preparing to self-publish a new book, one important element to include is a disclaimer in your front matter. You’ve probably got a lot of other things on your mind as you get ready to publish. However, a disclaimer is a vital precaution that will offer you some degree of legal protection. You…

Zine is a diminutive of the word magazine, so it means a very small magazine. Ezines now refer to online and electronic versions that are often between six and twelve pages. In the past, small publications such as this were sometimes called pamphlets or leaflets. The history of zines dates back to the 18th century, when…