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We use the word none in writing to indicate the absence or lack of something, but its grammatical usage can be a little tricky. Whether none is a singular or plural pronoun is a very common question for writers. The uncertainty arises because English grammar doesn’t always provide clear-cut rules, and none is a perfect…
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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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You have plenty of free choices if you are a new writer and want to publish an article on Google. Because almost everyone uses Google, 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 post and…
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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. If you want copies of your book to sign, use at book fairs, or sell…
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You can publish an ebook in color using any self-publishing platform, yet many authors overlook the possibility, especially when publishing with Amazon KDP. This hesitation is probably because Kindle reading devices display content only in black and white or grayscale. However, this narrow focus overlooks a significant opportunity. Apart from Kindles, a wide range of…
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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 need to make sure it works perfectly 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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When you can avoid using the passive voice, your writing will be more concise and clearer because the subject of a sentence performs the action. On the other hand, in sentences using the passive, the subject is not performing the action of the verb. In many cases, it means that a reader doesn’t know who…
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