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Conscious Language: Q&A with Crystal Shelley

Words have Power I don’t think any of us refute that statement. Words can empower and uplift people or isolate them and cause harm. My training as a teaching assistant taught me many useful skills. It also gave me valuable … Continue reading

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Ultimate First Draft Checklist: Secrets to Bestseller Success

Are you in the process of writing your first novel? Have you taken part in NaNoWriMo this year? Do you have a first draft written and ready for the next stage? 🎉That’s fabulous!  🎉 You’re at the perfect stage to take advantage of … Continue reading

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3 Reasons To Ask For Reader Feedback

Today, I want to talk about reader feedback and reviews. Your career as an author will make more money if your readers are happier. It’s not rocket science. But how do you keep your readers happy? How do you even … Continue reading

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Secret to Bestseller Success for Indie Authors

Do you know what the Secret to Bestseller Success for Indie Authors is? Have you ever wondered how one self-publishing author manages to write their books so successfully over another? 🤔 Well ponder no longer, dear writer, for I know … Continue reading

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SPaG: Affect or Effect – 3 tricks to remember which to use💡

Hello, welcome back. Do you struggle to know whether to use “affect” or “effect” in your writing? Are you tired of giving up and using “impact” instead? Woohoo! Fantastic! I can help with that because today, I’m going to let … Continue reading

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