Can you use one-word sentences in writing? Definitely. A sentence of one word is grammatically correct. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a period (full stop). You will often see sentences consisting of only one word in all types and styles of writing. The brevity and impact can help make a point…
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For new authors looking for a publisher, here’s one important question you should always ask. How will you print my paperback book? The answer you receive will tell you a lot about how a prospective publisher operates. The most likely answer is that the publisher will say they use print-on-demand (POD) rather than traditional offset…
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Is it use to or used to? Most of the time, the correct form is used to (with a “d”). However, when you use the helping verb did or didn’t, the “d” disappears, and it becomes use to. Quick rule: Used to → past habits: He used to live in London. Use to → after did/didn’t:…
Hardly a day goes by without news about artificial intelligence (AI). Whether you like it or loathe it, the one certainly is that it’s here to stay. But the big question for writers is, how can you use AI to write? The quick and simple answer is that you can’t let AI write for you…
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When you use participle adjectives, also sometimes called participial adjectives, they help describe things, people, states, and actions in a much more dynamic manner in your creative writing. Verb phrase: The wind was howling and tore branches from all the trees in its path. Participle adjective phrase: The howling wind tore branches from all the…
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Nothing is written in stone, but word count guidelines can give you a useful clue for a new writing project. You might be staring at a blank page and wondering where to start and how many words you should write. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new blogger, content writer, or author; the number of…
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You’ve written your new book and want to self-publish it as an ebook or paperback. But you might need some help, so here is a list of free publishing apps to get you on your way. All these applications and tools are free to use online or download. Because Amazon KDP is often the most…
Here we go again. Goodreads review bombing is in the news once more. I don’t know how many years it has been that these stories regularly come to the surface. If my memory serves me correctly, the problem of trolls and one-star reviews started very early, around 2010, if not earlier. Yes, Goodreads is a…
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Knowing when to use commas with names and titles is simpler than you think. There are just two key grammar rules to remember: 1. Essential names or titles: If the name or title is necessary for the sentence’s meaning and can’t be removed, don’t use commas. 2. Non-essential names or titles: If the name or…
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How much of your valuable writing time do you lose fighting technology, software updates, buggy tools, or confusing new apps? Trying new tools is always tempting, but how much new or real value do they bring to your writing or publishing projects? The most time-consuming aspect is the learning curve associated with using a new…
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