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Burnout Part 2—Identifying Signs & Recovery
Click here to read Burnout Part 1—Explanation & Prevention Identifying Burnout in Yourself Even though you have strategies to avoid burnout, there is still a chance you do it anyway, so it’s important to be able to identify the signs of burnout. Catching it early can cut down recovery time and even help you work…
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What is Beta Reading?
If you’ve joined any online writing groups, you’ve probably heard of beta reading already. If not, that’s fine. In this article, I’ll talk about what beta reading is, how it’s different from other forms of manuscript revision, where to find readers, and how to interpret feedback in a positive way. What Is It? First things…
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Navigating the World of Self-Publishing
When you finish writing your first book, the question you have to ask yourself is this: Do I self-publish, or go traditional? Some people think the answer is simple, that they’ll just try to find an agent, and if that doesn’t work out, they’ll publish it themselves, but that is the wrong way to go…
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What is Copyediting?
Copyediting is what people generally think of when they hear “editing”. Falling under the umbrella of “technical editing”, copyediting doesn’t care about the story itself. Rather, it focuses on a magnified view of the document. A copyeditor doesn’t look at your characters, your plot, or any of your world-building (other than for the reasons of…
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Review: Marmidon Ablaze
Marmidon Ablaze by Tiffany M. Rhys 3 stars – I liked it I began reading this book on March 24, 2022, shortly after finishing the first one and posting the book review for it. If you’re interested in my review for The Gift of Marmidon, click here. Finished on April 12, 2022. Check out the…
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Writer’s Block—and How to Overcome It
Writer’s block is something I’m sure every writer knows about and dreads. It’s something I’ve struggled with myself, something I continue to find myself struggling with, even knowing about a dozen strategies to work through it. I don’t think it’s something that goes away just because you know how these strategies, but it’s knowing how…
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How to Get the Most Out of Self-Editing
Editing is an integral part of the writing process, but at the same time, it’s completely separate. You’ve probably heard the advice Don’t edit while you write before, but what does that mean? Writing the first draft of your book should be all about getting the story on paper (or in an electronic document). There…
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Review: The Gift of Marmidon
The Gift of Marmidon by Tiffany M. Rhys 4 stars – I liked it; it was good I began reading this book on March 14, 2022, after the author reached out to me for an honest review. I’m hoping to get more into doing book reviews for indie authors, and this was an excellent book…
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