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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…
Every writer needs to check facts, and these free research tools can help you get the job done quickly. Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, online articles, or essays, the accuracy of your information, or even small story elements, always matters. Validated facts add precision and authority to whatever topic or theme you are covering in…
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You’d be surprised how many visitors to your site are snack readers who skim and scan your writing. They want an answer, and if they don’t get it, they move on very quickly. You probably do it yourself when you are searching online for information or an answer to a question. The proof is in…
Your book title page might not be the first thing you think about when you are preparing your book for publishing. However, you should give it some thought because you are presenting the title and your name to readers. The layout and format should be clean and clear, but there are lots of little options…
While you have many options when self-publishing a new book, Amazon and Apple are two major online bookstores for ebooks. Ideally, having your new ebook on both should give you the best opportunity to sell copies of your book. Self-publishing on either platform is quite easy. However, there are a few considerations you need to…
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While the words may sound almost the same, an epigraph and epigram are different. They usually appear at the beginning of a book or novel, similar to a dedication page. An epigraph is a short text to set the theme or mood, but an epigram is often a satirical or clever remark. They are not…
Writers and authors are always looking for new ideas, and that’s where plot generators can help. Unlike a writing prompt, which gives you a starting point, plotting tools can give you a beginning, middle, and end. It’s like creating an outline of a story, but much faster than writing one yourself. Yes, writing a story…
Your writing voice is how you express yourself and your ideas in writing. It’s about your sentence structures, vocabulary choices, attitude, and even your personal views. Like speaking, it’s not about what you say, but how you say it. That’s what makes your voice unique. When you understand your voice and learn to accept and…
Like many writers, including me, you are probably more comfortable being a quiet observer than worrying about writing promotion. It can go against your grain because you think you need confidence, visibility, and a boldness that doesn’t come naturally to many writers. You don’t want to perform onstage; you only want to write. However, sharing…
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When you want to describe the sea or ocean in a novel, don’t write a report; write a scene. What’s the difference? “The sea was rough, and the wind was strong.” This is a report, not unlike a television weather report. Now, here’s a quick example of a scene. “Waves rose in jagged, angry white…
