When you’re preparing to self-publish a book, one of your very first tasks is to add a table of contents. But do you really need a table of contents for your new book? Perhaps not, because it’s not a necessity for every genre. It depends on the type and version of your book and sometimes…
You’re close to publishing your new book, but did you check if your book title is unique? Whether by accident or not, using a title that is the same as one or more already published books can cause confusion. It can also make it harder to promote your book and help readers find it. Having…
If you use free writing tools, will they help make you a better writer? No, they will rarely improve your writing skills, but they can help you spot things you might miss. That’s the big upside with online writing tools, because you can treat them as a second pair of eyes. Keep in mind, though,…
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Is it true that you need to avoid starting sentences with certain words? You’ve probably read many times that you shouldn’t begin a sentence with and, but, or so. But are these rules, guidance, or simply opinions repeated so often online that they sound like rules? No, they’re not rules you need to follow to…
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If you want to break the comma rules, go right ahead. Before you do, though, make sure you understand the rules. That way, you’ll know exactly which one you’re breaking. When you use a grammar checking tool, I’m sure you’ve seen your checker telling you to omit a comma, and if you do, it immediately…
Is it okay to start a sentence with an adverb? Naturally, you might be a bit wary with so much negativity around using adverbs in good writing. However, it shouldn’t deter you because using an adverb to start a sentence is perfectly normal. It’s often an ideal way to emphasize a point, introduce a contrast,…
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Promoting your writing on Pinterest doesn’t mean you need to become a Pinterest expert. All you need to do is give Pinterest something it understands: relevant images pointing to your great writing. Yes, you need images. Lots of them. But don’t let that slow you down. It’s much easier than you think to find thousands…
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Do you want to find readers for your essay writing? If so, you’re probably looking for somewhere to publish essays online. Essays are different from many other forms of writing because they often focus on opinions, ideas, experiences, or observations. But finding somewhere to publish them isn’t always easy. That’s why online publishing is such…
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I know the advice. I understand the advice. I even give writing advice. And then I happily break things when I think I have a better idea. That’s the great thing about advice. It’s not a set of rules you can’t break, but a collection of options, opinions, and suggestions you can choose to use.…
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You might have read that starting sentences with the same word is a writing fault. That’s mostly very good advice. Except when it isn’t. Starting several sentences in a row with the same word isn’t automatically wrong. Very often, it’s unintentional or perhaps a sign that your writing needs more variety. However, sometimes repetition is…
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