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The words, until, till, and ’til, and even ‘till, often confuse writers, even though they are very common words we use in writing. Which ones are right, and how do you use them correctly? In most cases, the words are prepositions and share the same or similar meaning of saying up to a certain point…
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Is history repeating itself? The concerns writers have today with AI (artificial intelligence) must be similar to how scribes feared the printing press. It’s not difficult to draw comparisons because AI, like the printing press, poses threats to writers’ jobs and livelihoods. Technology, particularly automation, has always created change and upheaval, and adapting to it…
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It’s usually very easy to delete a book from Kindle on an iPad or iPhone. You simply click on a book cover and select Permanently Delete. But occasionally, you might find that you can’t delete a book from your Kindle app because this option is missing. When you check your ebooks on your Amazon account,…
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Affiliate marketing may seem easy, but it has several downsides, disadvantages, and drawbacks that you should be aware of before getting started. If you are considering monetizing your site or blog, joining a few affiliate programs looks like a quick and easy option. All you need to do is add a few links or banner…
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How long does it take to write a quality article? For a 1,500-word text, it generally takes three to four days to research, write, and publish an article. Depending on the type of article, it could take longer, such as for an academic or scientific text. For these types of articles, peer review is often…
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Is it worth taking the time to learn grammar for new writers? Today, you have so many online tools to correct, rewrite, and even auto-generate text, so why bother? But writing is more than simply being correct. It’s about developing your style, voice, and clarity and learning what works with your readers. The best way to…
You don’t need to search for long to realize that AI-generated ebook spam is the newest scam on the Amazon Kindle Store. It only took me a few minutes to find thousands of them, all published within the last few months. The main giveaways are usually no reviews, no author page, trashy book covers, and…
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A recent fall in Kindle Unlimited royalties is a concern for self-publishers with ebooks in KDP Select. Many elements are at play, and only Amazon knows the determining factors. Amazon’s monthly announcement of the Global Fund allocated to paying authors per page read on Kindle Unlimited (KU) is the only known definite. What we don’t…
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Developing positive writing habits can help you stay focused, motivated, and balanced, especially if you’re a new writer. It can be surprising to discover that creative writing isn’t always smooth or structured. In fact, it’s often messy, unpredictable, and full of detours. One day, the words flow. The next day, you’re staring at a blinking…
Correct verb agreement with group nouns, or collective nouns, is usually quite easy because, generally, they are grammatically singular. For a singular collective noun, it needs a singular verb to agree with the noun. For example, The team is celebrating its World Cup victory. But sometimes, you can use a plural collective noun that needs…
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