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Here comes a game changer in self-publishing. Ebook to audiobook production using AI or digital narration is starting. While it’s early days yet, Apple and Google are now offering AI (artificial intelligence) narration for ebooks. For self-publishing authors, it will make a massive difference in how they publish their books. The big question is if…
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We often use the word none in writing to indicate the absence or lack of something, but is it a singular or plural pronoun? It’s not always easy to decide, so it’s a common question. The correct answer is that none can be both singular and plural. However, it depends on the context in which…
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All writers know that confusion in writing can cause a lot of annoyance or frustration for readers. When parts of a text are unclear or difficult to understand, it weakens your message or story. However, most of the leading causes of confusion are usually relatively easy to fix. The key to solving most problems and…
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If you are a new writer and want to publish an article on Google, you have plenty of free choices. Because Google is the biggest search engine, it makes sense to use its apps or platforms to post your content. However, the services you choose will depend on what type of article you want to…
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When you check a thesaurus, the conjunction AND is usually in the list as an AS WELL AS synonym. But it is a little misleading because it is often not possible to interchange these words in a sentence. Generally, and indicates items or things of equal value while as well as introduces an addition, but…
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When you self-publish a new book on Amazon, you can order proof and author copies on KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). Proof copies are essential to check your new print-on-demand paperback or hardcover book before publishing. But author copies are optional. However, if you want copies of your book to sign, use at book fairs, or…
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You can publish an ebook in color with any self-publishing service. But because Kindle reading devices only render in black and white and grayscale, many authors overlook the idea when publishing with Amazon KDP. It’s a missed opportunity as there are many more ebook reading devices besides Kindles. All authors try to ensure their book…
Can You Publish A Kindle Ebook In Color? Yes, You Can Read More »
Neutral language register, sometimes called objective writing, is a style of writing that presents facts in a non-emotional and business-like form. Its most common use is in scientific or academic texts and also for business and technical writing. The main characteristics are that it is objective and contains no personal opinion or emotion. On the…
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You should always check an ebook before publishing because you want to make sure it is perfect on all screen sizes. Some readers will use an ereading device such as a Kindle or Nook. But others will use a phone, tablet, or laptop. Because of this, testing your ebook on different screen sizes before you…
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It is rare for an uncountable noun to have a plural form, but fish and fishes is one of the exceptions to the general rule. While fish is the most common form of the noun, fishes can be correct in specific contexts. Broadly speaking, the uncountable form refers to fish as food or a catch.…
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