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Self-Publishing

Self-Publishing: The Expectations vs Reality For New Authors

What are the expectations vs. reality for new authors? Are you dreaming of becoming the next bestselling author? Are you looking for self-publishing advice? For anyone who writes, it is natural to want your hard work to reap the rewards you believe it deserves. Today, self-publishing allows all authors to publish for (almost) free and have a book…

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Best Free Grammar Checkers

18 Best Free Grammar Checker Tools For Better Writing

Nothing has changed more than how writers check and correct their writing with free grammar checkers. For many years, I’ve maintained this archive of free grammar apps, and it’s required constant updating. The primary reason is that artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted by so many of these apps. But that’s not to say that…

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Google Reverse Image Search Secrets

Google Reverse Image Search: 10 Secret Uses For Writers & Authors

Why most people miss the best uses for Google Reverse Image Search. When you see that small frame icon in the Google search bar, you probably think of it as a simple way to find an image or photo. But for writers, bloggers, and authors, Google Lens (formerly Reverse Image Search) is actually a powerful…

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Relaxing with the schwa

The Schwa Sound Can Trick You Into Grammar Mistakes

The schwa is the mid-central vowel sound and the most common vowel sound in English. It occurs in many words, unstressed syllables, or to contract auxiliary verbs and prepositions. The schwa sounds like “uh” in umbrella or under, and in phonetics, it is represented by the schwa symbol of an upside-down /ə/. If you look up a word in an English dictionary,…

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Super Free Images

25 Free Stock Photo Sites (Real Photos, Not AI Images)

Because publishing now happens across blogs, social media, and ebooks, writers often need high-quality images to illustrate their work. However, with the rapid growth of AI-generated artwork, many publishers now prefer authentic photography instead of synthetic images. Luckily, you have plenty of options that still offer images and real photos that fit the bill. Most…

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Passive Income From Your Writing

Profitable Passive Income Ideas And Tips For All Writers And Authors

How can writers and authors find passive income opportunities? All of us are writing every day. For business or pleasure, we are all now sitting at a keyboard for hours and hours. You might not be writing a book, but words are continually streaming from your fingers. So why not make some money from your writing?…

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85 Writing Quotes

85 Writing Quotes By Famous Authors For Your Writing Inspiration

The writing process starts with a writer’s inspiration. Read these writing quotes by famous authors to help your motivation. You can close your eyes and wait for the thoughts and feelings to arrive to get your good writing ideas flowing. But sometimes, the waiting can seem like forever. You can try to listen to music or watch…

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