New to writing books? Do these 3 things

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Each author’s journey is unique. Instant success is rare; most writers are familiar with rejection letters. While people might decide to try writing books for various reasons, most authors hope to be able to generate income with their stories.  If you’re new to writing books, there are several things you’ll want to do before taking … Read more

Is grammar still important for fiction authors?

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The answer to the question in the title of this post is a resounding, “Yes!” While verbal slang has become mainstream, especially when texting, spelling, punctuation, syntax, etc., are still important for writers. If you hope to be prolific as an author, you must not merely “write a lot of books” but build a brand, … Read more

Don’t do this if a publisher rejects your manuscript

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Most human beings want to feel loved and accepted. Writers are no different. This is why you might experience a rush of (negative) emotions if a publisher rejects your manuscript.  You might think that receiving the dreaded “rejection letter” is the worst thing that can happen to you as a budding author. However, even the … Read more