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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…
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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Is it death throes or death throws? The correct spelling is death throes. As with many other phrases and words that sound the same, you can’t rely on your spellchecker for this one. The word “throe” comes from an Old English word for suffering or a violent spasm. While it sounds like you are “throwing”…
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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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I have wanted this feature for years. Now, Grammarly Desktop for Mac integrates with many native Apple apps. The new Grammarly app has been available for a while now, and it works like a charm. The best feature is that I can now use Grammarly to check my emails in Apple Mail. It also integrates…
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Is it hazard a guess, has at a guess, or hazzard a guess? The correct expression is hazard a guess. Hazard comes from the Old French hasard, meaning a game of chance or a risk. The version with two Zs, hazzard”, is a common misspelling (likely influenced by the Dukes of Hazzard!). Why is hazard…
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You have probably read about many book promotion strategies you can try. But a few core elements remain practical and effective for every new book. You will spend a lot of time and effort promoting your book after publishing. However, unless you get the foundations right beforehand, you risk wasting time, effort, and money. The…
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