Can you trust everything you read on the internet? The answer is no, of course. But is it becoming harder to detect the authentic from the fabricated?
Can You Trust What You Read Online?
Perplexing Pairs: Principal vs. Principle (and Other Tricky Twins)
Have you ever found yourself double/triple/quadruple-checking your usage of affect vs. effect or principle vs. principal?
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The War on Words: Outdated Expressions vs. Modern Clarity
Are overused expressions lurking somewhere in your writing like your favourite well-worn jumper?
You know the one I mean. The one that’s stretched beyond recognition, but you won’t throw it away because it makes you feel snug and warm whenever you wear it.
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Non-Fiction Editing For Self-Publishers
What type of editor do you need?
You’ve finished your manuscript, enlisted beta readers, and implemented their feedback.
The next step is to hire a professional editor. But when you search online, you discover there’s more than one type.
What type of editor do you need, and at what stage of the publishing process should you hire one?
This short guide will explain four types of editing for non-fiction writers, and when to consider seeking them.
Remember This When You Write Your Non-Fiction Book
Non-fiction books enable us as readers to expand our minds and enrich our lives.
There’s a book on every topic imaginable, and we have an insatiable appetite for it all.
This is great news for you as a non-fiction writer because it means you have a unique opportunity to make a positive and meaningful contribution to someone’s life with YOUR words. That’s a thought-provoking opportunity, isn’t it?
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