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Simple Website Setup for Authors and Editors in 6 Steps

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I am not a geek and wouldn’t know code if it bit me… but I’ve set up multiple websites. Here is a simple step-by-step list with links to the tools I use.

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5 Types of Editing for Authors

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Developmental editing, content editing, copyediting, proofreading… what do they all mean? And where does self-editing fit into the mix?

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How I Overcame Writer’s Block: 5 Techniques

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Have you ever lost traction on a writing project, or wondered if you can actually finish writing a whole book? I’ve been there! This is the story of how I finally beat writer’s block.

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What to do when you’ve finished the First Draft

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When you type The End on the first draft of your book, celebrate! But also… you are only just beginning.

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Should Writers Do Their Own Editing?

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Like most of the vexing questions I post on this blog, my answer to “Should writers do their own editing?” is both YES and NO. There are times when we should edit our own work, and times when we need the benefit of someone else’s eyes. Even though I’ve heard it lots of times, I’m […]

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Writers and Editors, try THIS to Get More Done

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Have you heard of the psychological concept of Decision Fatigue? That we get to the point where we can’t make any more decisions? This article is about a simple technique you could try, to free up more energy and focus for your writing or editing. Decisions, decisions When I was young, back when dinosaurs roamed […]

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