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Biweekly and bimonthly are two of the most confusing and ambiguous words you can use in writing. Recently, I received a business email informing me that one of my new payments would be bimonthly. So how often would that be? Every two months or twice a month? I was unsure. Naturally, I had to write a…
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Using THEY as an alternative third-person singular pronoun is very common now because English doesn’t have a gender-neutral equivalent. Of the three singular pronouns, both HE and SHE are gender-specific. However, IT is only suitable for objects, things, and perhaps animals. That’s why they is a far better alternative because it is inclusive and avoids making…
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Why would you want to turn your blog posts into an ebook? It’s an easy way to create an ebook that you can sell or give away. You can self-publish it to sell on Amazon or make it available for free on your blog. With organic search engine traffic becoming more challenging for bloggers, it’s…
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A morning suit or mourning suit can both be correct, depending on the context. For fiction writers, in particular, it’s essential to use these two attire descriptions correctly. The words morning and mourning are homophones but with obvious differences in meaning. But how do they apply to men’s dress for formal occasions or ceremonies? Origins…
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What’s the best author promotion tool you can use? It is probably right under your nose right now. It’s your blog. But how well are you using it to promote your writing or books? Most writers have a blog but do not always take full advantage of it. Even if you’ve been a bit lazy and…
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If you are considering using a book publisher, you need to check very carefully before you enter into a publishing contract. For new authors, it can be tempting to rush the process in all the excitement. However, there are many misconceptions and pitfalls that can lead to regrets or disputes later on. Before you make…
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Can you remove your ebook from Kindle Unlimited but stay in KDP Select? No, you can’t. Once your Kindle ebook is in Kindle Unlimited (KU), there is no removal option. Once you enroll your ebook in KDP Select, you can’t opt out of Kindle Unlimited KENP (Kindle Edition Normalized Pages) page reads. The only way…
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When should you use login, log in, or log-in? It’s very common now to refer to technical issues and advice in writing, especially in articles and blog posts. The first step in many help topics is using a username and password to access a site or service. But is login one or two words, and…
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Where is the word count and page count in Apple Pages? The quick answer is to go to the View Menu and select Show Page Count. From there, you can see your page and word count. More and more writers and authors are using a Mac and Pages. But this is a common question many…
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When you describe the weather in writing, you set the scene for your story or a part of your story. It’s an opportunity to show readers the setting rather than tell them about the weather using a couple of quick adjectives. Using highly descriptive or figurative language and a variety of grammar structures helps you…
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