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If you are a new writer or considering giving writing a try, you have plenty of opportunities today to start writing and publishing. Discovering how to express yourself and find readers involves a few learning curves. But there is nothing to stop you. As long as you are motivated and willing to learn, you can…
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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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TL;DR: De-escalate (with a hyphen) is the preferred spelling in almost all major dictionaries, including Oxford, Merriam-Webster, and Cambridge. It’s the version you should use for almost any type of professional or published writing. It also applies to other double vowel words such as re-enter, co-owner, and anti-intellectual. Using a hyphen in these cases prevents…
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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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