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What’s the difference between a morning suit and mourning suit? A morning suit is formal attire worn for daytime events like weddings or horse races. A mourning suit (with a “u” for unhappy) is black clothing worn to show grief at a funeral. While they sound exactly the same, they serve completely different purposes. 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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Is it login or log in? It depends on how you are using it. Log in (two words) is a verb, so it is the action you take. Login (one word) is a noun or an adjective, so it describes the place where you enter your details or the details themselves. Login is a noun,…
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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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Is it obliged or obligated? While both words mean you are bound to do something, they differ in tone and intent. Use obligated for legal or formal requirements (you have no choice). Use obliged for social situations, favors, or feelings of gratitude (you feel it’s the right thing to do). Usage of obliged or obligated…
You can’t change the Look Inside percentage when you self-publish a new book on Amazon because it is set automatically. It is 10% for a Kindle ebook and 20% for a print book, either paperback or hardcover. The feature also takes 7 to 10 business days to appear on your book’s Amazon sales page. But…
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Is it a good idea to keep everything you write? Yes, definitely. Words have value, even if you might not think so at the time. What you might think is a failure today could be the germ of a terrific idea tomorrow. If you are a new, young writer, make it a habit to save…
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