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Almost every day, I read sad tales of writers losing their work, and that’s why backups for your writing are absolutely essential. Without a reliable backup routine, you’re writing on a very high trapeze, without a safety net. Technology is never foolproof, and things can and do go wrong with any device. It could be…
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One of the best ways to help sell your new ebook is to optimize your ebook metadata. If you do it right, it will help readers find it in a crowded market. Metadata might sound technical, but it’s not. All it entails is improving the text details about your ebook so it can appear in…
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Using the same linking words in writing over and over will make for a boring read, as will any form of repetition. It’s almost a reflex to reach for but, so, or, and when you’re writing quickly. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way. Like any part of your writing, variety is essential for…
Learning how to break a sentence on purpose is one of the easiest ways to make your writing more interesting. But breaking sentences is not about making mistakes or not following grammar rules. It’s a deliberate technique that you can use to add emphasis, create rhythm, or bring more variety to your writing. It doesn’t…
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You might think that polite words in writing are harmless, but some are words that weaken writing without you noticing. When you write, you want to sound considerate, friendly, and understanding. Yet, certain words you use for politeness can quietly dilute your message. Using everyday words like just, maybe, or I think is often a…
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Like me, you’ve probably wondered about the possible uses of AI for writers. At the same time, there’s always the nagging concern that AI poses a threat. However, as I’ve discovered, once you get over the fear factor, AI can offer a lot of advantages. I use it more and more now, but it hasn’t…
Do you know that you can nominate your ebook on Amazon KDP and give it the chance to appear in special promotions like Kindle Deals and Prime Reading? It’s a free Amazon book marketing opportunity for extra exposure, but there’s an important detail to note: nomination doesn’t guarantee your ebook or ebooks will be accepted.…
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Why will I have no truck with trucks or even lorries? It’s not that I have anything against trucks, even though I don’t wish to own one. What’s hiding behind this odd idiom is a meaning that most people have forgotten. And it has nothing to do with powerful motors, wheels, or horsepower. The origin…
Almost every day, I read articles warning that writing is dead. Everywhere I look, such as blogs, books, news articles, and even obvious AI-generated content, writers are saying that human writing is disappearing. But none say that reading, speaking, and communicating are dead. The current writing panic isn’t really that new. Almost every generation has…
Two common types of fixed expressions we use in writing are idioms and clichés. Idioms can help with variety by expressing ideas in a figurative way instead of a long-winded literal explanation. Clichés, although similar, are phrases that we see repeated so often that they risk showing a lack of thought in writing. While both…
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