Writing Tips
- Subtext: Let Your Readers Figure It Out
- From Manuscript to Bestseller: The Ultimate Guide to Publishing Your Book
- Powerful Verbs: The Heartbeat of Dynamic Prose
- Writing and Editing Tools: Enhancing Your Craft with Technology
- Passive Voice: Understanding Its Impact on Your Writing
Blog Posts
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How to find a book editor and how much does it cost? A fun and dark initiation into an ancient craft…
Unleashing the Editing Beasts: A Hilariously Dark Guide to Taming Words Ah, the enchanting world of book editing! A realm where grammar battles rage, punctuation duels unfold, and words are tamed like wild beasts. Brace yourself as we embark on a wickedly funny journey through the untamed wilderness of editing, where sarcasm, dark humor, and…
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Need a Ghostwriter? Hire a dead author with these AI writing tools
We’re in a weird dystopia, where new AI writing tools and software will soon make it easy to proofread, edit typos and fix grammar. This part is great, because authors can save a lot of money and editors can focus on the real, big picture issues. Personally, we’re not threatened by AI, because very few…
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The biggest mistake authors make when hiring a book editor
I’ve seen this issue come up enough times for me to comment on it: authors who get samples from several editors and weigh the pros and cons of each, which usually center around quality and price, but also personality and professionalism. Most authors would prefer to work with an author who responds quickly and effuses…
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Subtext: Let Your Readers Figure It Out
Subtext may reveal a lot more than you think. It also lets your readers infer meaning, whichcreates an immersive experience as they feel trusted to figure things out on their own.When we have conversations in our daily lives, there is a lot of subtext involved. Things likeexpressions, body language, a missing response, or changing the…
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From Manuscript to Bestseller: The Ultimate Guide to Publishing Your Book
The decision to pen a book and journey through the labyrinthine process of publishing is monumental. In a world bursting with content, standing out is a feat, and understanding the publishing domain becomes the linchpin of an author’s success. This comprehensive guide endeavors to light up the intricate paths of the publishing world, ensuring every…
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Powerful Verbs: The Heartbeat of Dynamic Prose
The magic of storytelling doesn’t just lie in the plot or characters; it’s also in the choice of words. And among those words, verbs arguably hold the most power. Why? Because they denote action, movement, and emotion. Here’s how to harness the potential of powerful verbs to make your sentences pulsate with energy. 1. Understanding…