When book buyers are considering potential purchases, the overall structure of the book and a good index can make the difference. A simple, organized layout with clear sections and an easy-to-use index will give your book an edge. Although making an index can seem daunting, it strengthens the appeal of your work. Make sure the [...]
A friend knocks on your door. Her father has had a heart attack, and she must leave town immediately. She needs someone to watch over her very unusual pet. What is this pet, and do you watch over it?
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“This week I have been reminded time and again of the experience that literature brings to life. You would think that in this 11th hour of holiday hubbub, shoppers would be frantic to buy whatever books remain on the shelf. But no, the readers who are giving books as gifts are very particular about the [...]
Words can be confusing. There are thousands of words in the English language, and changing one little letter can completely change the meaning. To make the meaning as clear as possible, know the words that will try to confuse you: Adverse vs. Averse Uninterested vs. Disinterested Suppose vs. Supposed Oriented vs. Orientated Democratic Party vs. [...]
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Sometimes, despite an editor’s best efforts, a mistake is printed. Some people think, “Oh well. Editors are human, after all.” But typos do have a lasting effect. At a minimum, a typo can smudge the reputation of the publisher or website where it was published. Readers often will not trust the credibility of a text [...]
If you are attempting to get published, it is important that your writing be the best it can be. Check over your draft, and make sure you are following the below tips. Use concrete language. Vague sentences will not engage the reader as much as detailed ones will. A sentence like “The storm was scary.” [...]
Usually people can recognize an awkward sentence when they read it or hear it aloud. But what exactly makes it awkward can be hard to identify. Some of the below issues might be the cause, so when you are writing avoid as many as possible. Unnecessary dependent clauses. Get rid of that is, which is, [...]
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