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How, when, and why should you use the second-person point of view? But first, what is a point of view (POV)? There are three basic points of view that define the type of narration in literature and writing. They are the first, second, and third person. In the first person POV, the narrator uses the pronoun, I…
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If you have an Adsense account, you need to know how to check invalid clicks in Google Adsense. You should also check your policy enforcement. Many bloggers earn a regular monthly income by displaying advertising on their sites. But there are usually some small deductions at the end of each month. If you are new…
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Your blog, books, and social media presence are all open targets for people with negative attitudes. So, you need to learn how to deal with criticism. It is common to get petty and negative comments on your blog articles or harsh criticism of your books on Amazon. Goodreads has had a checkered history. But a…
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Yes, you will need an ISBN when you self-publish a print book. However, most self-publishing services like Amazon will add one to your book for you or for free. Amazon assigns an ASIN for ebooks, but other services offer a free ebook ISBN. If you prefer, you can buy an ISBN. But for self-publishers, it’s…
The two verbs lie vs. lay cause a lot of confusion, even for proficient English speakers. What is the past tense of lay? What is the past tense of the verb lie? But don’t confuse to lie, meaning not to tell the truth or to tell a falsehood. That’s a different story altogether. The cause…
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There are a lot of Chrome extensions for writers. The Chrome browser is the most popular because compared to Explorer, Edge, Safari, and Firefox, it wins on stability and performance. While I use different web browsers, I never have to quit Chrome, no matter how many tabs I have open. Unlike the rest, it never…
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Before you self-publish a book or an ebook, you always need to create a table of contents (TOC). It’s often the last task you need to do after you finish writing your manuscript. However, when you try to add one, it can sometimes lead to a bit of confusion or frustration if you are not…
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It’s slow, but the art of proofreading is a necessary skill. Editing, copy editing, and proofreading are separate processes in preparing a text in the publishing industry. The three processes are used for newspaper articles, online content, or business documents. However, they are more commonly associated with preparing a book manuscript. After the editing stages…
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Granting exclusivity to Amazon is a choice all self-publishers need to make at some time. But what are the benefits of Amazon KDP Select? There are factors to take into consideration before you decide to make Amazon your exclusive distributor. For new authors publishing their first title, launching your book on Amazon at the beginning…
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For new authors, beware of vanity publishers and publishing services that offer you an easy way to publish your book. These are often book publishers to avoid because it can often lead to making an expensive mistake. Have you received an email or social media message from an agent or publisher offering to publish your…
