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I’ve spent the last decade or more testing every free writing app and software tool I could find. I maintain this archive of tools because they all have their fans or dedicated users. However, if you ask me how many of them I use every day, my answer is only four. Why only four? Because…
60 Best Free Writing Software & Apps (And Why I Only Use 4) Read More »
I have one thing to say about my Draft2Digital review- WOW! Draft2Digital (D2D) has been on my to-do list for a while, but I didn’t want to share my thoughts until I used it. Now, however, with a couple of months under my belt and a few ebooks published, I can only say that Draft2Digital…
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Every author needs access to cheap proofreading options. You’ve set out on your journey to becoming an author. But you might be surprised at how much it costs to publish a book. You want to create the best book you can. But you don’t want to spend thousands in the process. Thankfully, there are a few…
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If you’ve ever wondered why Amazon book prices can be so expensive or unpredictable, you’re not alone. The price of a book on Amazon isn’t set by Amazon itself. Instead, it’s determined by third-party sellers, which means the same book can appear at very different prices depending on availability, demand, and condition. Used books are…
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When you publish any content online, you want people to read your writing. But for it to happen, people need to find your content. This is where semantic keywords can help. Sure, you can use social media to spread the word, but the benefits are very short-lived. The best way to get your content noticed…
If you are a new author, beware of possible vanity press scams that lure you in with the promise to publish your book. Some companies you find, or perhaps ones that contact you unsolicited, often mask their true intentions with grand promises and minimal transparency. These publishers often shower you with complimentary talk about publishing…
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We can all read and write. But you want to know how to become a writer. Translating your literacy skills into professional writing needs some learning time and plenty of practice for aspiring writers. It can take a while to develop the new set of skills you will need to make your career transition. You…
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Can you add hyperlinks in Kindle ebooks? Yes, you can add links to any ebook to direct readers to external web pages to improve the reading experience. Most e-reader devices and reading apps are connected to Wi-Fi and the Internet. So adding links to an ebook makes a lot of sense. Your HTML links will work if your…
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You can’t sell books on Amazon. You can only bring your books to the attention of book buyers. The most challenging task for all authors using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and selling books on Amazon is maintaining consistent book sales. There is a catch-22 that applies to most new books listed on Amazon. You need…
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I like to write, and I like writing have different grammatical meanings. The gerund form means a preference, and the infinitive form, a habit. Of course, the word like has a lexical meaning. It means to find agreeable. But when you think about meaning, you usually rush off to a dictionary to look up a word. But do…
I Like To Write Or I Like Writing? The Subtle Difference Read More »
