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All authors need to share a book manuscript file before publishing a book. You might need to send a copy to your editor, proofreader, or beta readers or a submission to a publisher or literary agent. But you need to be aware that sending your precious manuscript as an email attachment is an unsafe way…
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When you mince your words, you are not getting to the point, or you are speaking indirectly or vaguely. We use the expression mostly in the negative form. For example, you might tell someone to stop mincing words because you want them to get to the point or speak more directly. But we generally associate…
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For most writers, the hardest part of writing is right here. It’s the start, the beginning, the opening. It’s finding an idea, the first words, and the first sentence. All types of writing have a beginning, so it’s the same for every writer. You might be writing a book, an article, a poem, or an…
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Using foreign phrases and words in a novel is very common because they can help to add authenticity. If you set your story in Paris, for example, adding some dialogue in French might seem like a perfectly good idea, which it is. However, there are some traps that you can fall into that could have…
Yes, it’s very easy to self-publish a book if you are a new author. You only need a computer with an Internet connection, your manuscript in a Word docx file, and a book cover image. Once you create an account with a self-publishing platform, you are ready to publish your first book. Self-publishing an ebook…
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De-escalate or deescalate? Which is the correct spelling? It’s a tricky one because of the problem with two Es. Most dictionaries recommend using the hyphenated form, de-escalate. The word escalate first appeared in English when it related to the invention of the escalator in 1900. But did you know that the opposite or negative form…
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One of the most frequent questions new authors ask is how to check the reputation of a book publisher. With so many publishing options today, including unsolicited offers to publish your book, it can be challenging to know who you can trust. A new author can ask questions on social media or blog comments, which…
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Death throes is an expression that authors, in particular, might use in writing from time to time. What is odd is that the noun, throes, is a plural noun rarely seen in its singular form. In fact, many dictionaries don’t mention the singular form. It’s an unusual expression, but be careful not to confuse or…
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Update: KDP has announced a major change to book categories. You can now only choose 3 categories from your KDP dashboard. You can read the announcement here. You can no longer contact and request additional categories from Amazon. If you want more details, you can read this updated post from Kindlepreneur. This is a dramatic change…
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You know how to write a book. But new authors also sometimes need to develop their digital self-publishing skills. When it comes time to publish your new book, you need some basic computer and technical ability. You don’t need to be an expert. But self-publishing is an online process, so you need to be confident…
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