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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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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now part of everyday writing. But for many writers, they’re still unsure about how to use them effectively without losing their writing style and voice. I had exactly the same concerns at first. However, once I moved past the fear factor, I discovered AI could help speed up parts of…
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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, we hear claims that writing is dead. From blogs and books to AI-generated content, there is a growing concern that human writing is disappearing. But this fear is not new. Every major shift in communication, from the printing press to newspapers, typewriters, and computers, has been seen as a threat to writing.…
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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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If you’re a debut author about to publish for the first time, one decision you might want to think about is whether to use your real name or choose a pen name. It’s a choice that can affect your privacy, your author branding, and the way readers connect with your books. That’s why many debut…
