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Final Revisions #amwriting
Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
The question came up in a professional Indie writers’ group I frequent on Facebook: Do I need to get an editor for my final manuscript or is a good proofread enough? The overwhelming answer was a resounding “Yes!” I am an editor but I always have…
5 Things to Look For in a Book Cover
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? Book covers can be the last thing you think about as an author, but ultimately, they’re the first thing your readers will see. So how do you find a book cover that will perfectly complement the story you’ve written, edited, and worked so hard to create? These days, there…
These beautiful paper artworks, by Pippa Dyrlaga, will leave you inspired…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on So Bad So Good site: Gifted British paper artist Pippa Dyrlaga unquestionably has more patience and focus than most. Inspired by Mother Nature and the diverse creatures of the Animal Kingdom, she spends hours upon hours finely crafting these beautiful paper sculptures by hand.…
How to honor and say thanks to the right people
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
You’re delirious with happiness. You’ve typed The End. But there is more work to do. We need to remember, someone helped us over the top. On the road to success, who helped you? Who encouraged you? There are a lot of people you need to add to the acknowledgment…
3 Techniques to Fix Your Pacing
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
There’s a writing skill that many novelists struggle with. It’s something that read-a-chapter-a-month critique groups often miss. Pacing. https://youtu.be/UcNxKn5yAc4 We all know that you need to start off with an inciting incident — at least by the end of the first chapter. But after there, it can…
5 Best Free WordPress Plugins To Help Boost Blog Traffic (for Self-hosted blogs/sites) – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: You always want a variety of traffic sources for your blog including Google, Bing, social media, email, direct traffic and referrals. But organic search engine traffic and social media channels are usually the most significant sources for most bloggers, so they are…