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We all know that an ellipsis is a punctuation mark that consists of three dots (…). You can use it to indicate a pause, a trailing off, or an omission of text. But can it be four dots? Yes, and it’s grammatically correct because you usually need a period (full stop) if it occurs at…
The fourth person point of view (POV) is not necessarily new, but it is still rare to see it in writing. All writers are familiar with the first, second, and third person points of view. They are pretty much the standard ones we use in most forms of writing. But the fourth allows a writer…
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Using clickable image links in emails seems like a great way to promote your writing. For authors especially, including your book cover with a clickable link in an email or newsletter is a logical idea. You probably receive many emails with images, so you want to do it, too. But before you do, be aware…
You’re always looking for new topic ideas for articles and blog posts. But sometimes, you might find it difficult to come up with subjects that will resonate with your readers. You want to stay on topic but find a different angle or a related issue. Most of all, you want to find something interesting to write…
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Can you write a book with a word processor? Definitely, and many authors use Word, Apple Pages, or Google Docs. However, you should take a couple of quick precautions before you start writing your book. Doing two simple things will keep your manuscript safe and secure and make preparing your book for publishing easier. First, create…
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I’m really very sorry to tell you this, but some of the writing advice you may read about really and very is not always valid. Yes, they are weak adverbs, and it’s true that, in many instances, it’s better to find alternatives. However, there are circumstances where it is impractical, or you risk using overly…
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ChatGPT authors are self-publishing Kindle ebooks at an astonishing rate on Amazon. Amazingly, many are not shy about adding ChatGPT as the author or co-author of their titles. However, it is probably only a minority of authors who admit to it so blatantly. New technology is always disruptive, and in this case, it’s the trend of…
What types of articles are most likely to grab and hold the attention of your readers? You want to write on topics that resonate with your audience, but how do you compete with so much content on the Internet? The answer is that certain kinds of articles are consistently popular with online readers. Regardless of…
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Mistook and mistaken are good examples of why your choice of words can make all the difference in how clearly and effectively you convey a message. It is especially true when it comes to verbs, which are the backbone of a sentence because they indicate an action. We often use mistaken, perhaps by habit. But…
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Without young writers, we have no future for literature. But how safe are writing sites for children? Young people are accustomed to using the Internet and are adept at social media. But as a parent, you need to be sure that the sites and apps your kids use are safe. Many sites are available online…
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