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Why Hire a Certified Editor? Here is What a Quality Book Editor Actually Does

So, you’ve finished your book and are considering working with a professional book editor, but aren’t sure if it’s worth your time and money. How do you know if you need to stop editing and hire a pro? Is one editor enough? How do you know if an editor is any good? And what do […]

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Is Writing a Dream Job? 6 Things You Should Know About the Writer’s Life

Over 50% of Britons would like to write a book, or view being an author as a desirable job. What’s not to love about making your own schedule, choosing where you work, and putting stories down on paper? Although the writer’s life may sound like a dream (and in some ways it is), it’s far

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Foreign Words in Fiction: Should You Use Another Language in Your Novel?

Incorporating foreign words and phrases into your story can be a good way to showcase a way of life your readers may not be familiar with, whether the story features another country, culture, or a unique subset of society. It’s also a good way to lend some realism to a scene if the protagonist is

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