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How many writing tools and software programs do you need to write? I’m a writer, so I spend a lot of time on my keyboard every day. But contrary to what you might think, I use very few programs, and they are mostly free writing tools. Over the last few years, I have tried to…
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Saying goodbye to Microsoft Word is a little like parting with an old friend. Over the long years, Word has helped me in study, business, and writing books. When ebooks first appeared, often the only way to publish them was to use a Word Doc file. But so much has changed in recent years, and…
Phrasal verb redundancy is a common issue in writing. It occurs when the prepositions after the main verb serve no actual use or purpose. In most cases, it’s easy to fix by removing the extra words or replacing the phrasal verb with a single-word verb. When speaking, phrasal verbs add color, nuance, and flexibility to…
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If you need to recover a lost book manuscript, it’s easier than you think. Perhaps you deleted your original manuscript by mistake or lost the file when you upgraded to a new computer. Another possibility is that your original file is corrupted, and you can’t open it. But if you want to update your book or…
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As a writer, I know AI (artificial intelligence) is the inevitable future. But Bing Chat content creation is not the future; it’s the present. While I have many reservations and concerns, there is no point in burying my head in the sand. I hesitated, but because the tools are so easily accessible now, I had…
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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