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A periodic sentence and anastrophe are similar because both change the regular order of words. The principal difference is that a periodic sentence delays the main point or clause until the end of a sentence for emphasis. However, anastrophe alters the typical word order within a phrase or clause to achieve a similar outcome. For…
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We all know that palindromes read the same in either direction. The most common forms are words like civic, mom, or mum and dad. But as a literary device, a palindrome can be far more complex than single words. It can also be phrases, sequences, or word-playful poems. I doubt that you would give them…
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Drop caps are large decorative capital letters appearing at the beginning of book chapters. You also sometimes see drop caps used in newspapers and some web pages. Usually, they are two or three lines in height and perhaps in a styled font, but there are many different variations and styles you can use. In this…
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The adverbs, usually and normally, have similar meanings and are often interchangeable. They both indicate a degree of frequency. But these two words have a subtle difference that can influence their use in different contexts. Normally refers to an action that is standard or normal or conforms to a set of rules. However, the adverb usually…
Is there a difference between an article and a blog post? It’s easy to think that they are almost identical. If you have a blog, you are constantly adding content to it, which you might logically call blog posts. However, if you are writing and publishing on external sites, you probably believe you are publishing…
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Publisher Rocket is a popular book marketing tool for Amazon self-publishing authors. Essentially, it is a software program that gives authors access to the Amazon book database. It helps take a lot of the guesswork out of finding searchable Amazon KDP keywords and categories. But it’s not free, so is it fair value for money for…
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The questions new writers ask usually fall into two general categories. The first is about trying to find a starting point. In other words, how can I become a writer? The second group of questions is often about confidence. Am I good enough? Over the years, new writers have asked me so many questions that…
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I read a newspaper article that described someone as a card sharp and immediately wondered if a card shark was also correct. My first assumption was that it might be a difference between US and British usage. But after a bit of research, it didn’t seem to be as simple as that. Both expressions are…
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For many new authors, the biggest drawback of self-publishing isn’t about writing and editing. It’s something that is much more challenging. In one word, it’s marketing. You can find plenty of articles and ideas to help you promote or advertise your new book online, but marketing is much more than that. In a nutshell, marketing…
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Grammatical moods indicate the purpose of a sentence by using specific verb forms. Contrary to what you might think, a mood in grammar has nothing to do with emotions, feelings, or sentiments. Moods define a phrase’s intent, including functions such as facts, commands, doubts, uncertainties, or conditions. Understanding how to use these choices can help…
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