Tag Archives: Writing Tips

4 Grammar Myths Busted!

In the world of proofreading, grammar myths abound. These are typically presented as ‘rules’. Overzealous pedants may therefore try to correct things that are not actually mistakes. But skilled editors and proofreaders will only make changes when they are necessary. To help … Continue reading

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What to Do After You’ve Written a Book

You worked hard on your book baby. 💙 Staying up late, getting up early, pushing through writer’s block, and finally, you’ve finished. You’ve written a book! Congratulations! 🎉 And now breathe… But, now the questions start hounding you. Beginning with, … 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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Everything you need to know about Beta Readers: What, Who, Where, and Why?

Did you know that good beta readers are one of a writer’s most valuable external resources? Not only can the right beta reader help you improve your manuscript in a way that you never could on your own, but they’ll … Continue reading

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