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Types of Editing

Types of Editing There are several different levels or types of editing involved in taking a manuscript from first draft to finished book. Just like a medical professional has a scope of practice, an editor has a specific set of skills within each designation. In Canada, certified editors work within their scope as set out …

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Should You Build an Author Platform?

What does the industry say? In the publishing world these days, marketing is a shared responsibility between the writer and the publisher. While there’s still a perception that getting a publishing deal means all the marketing is done by the publishing team, this is no longer true. More and more, the onus is shifting toward …

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What is a Zero Draft and Why Should You Write One?

Call it writer’s block, procrastination, decision paralysis, whatever you’d like, but there’s nothing like indecision to send my writing to a grinding halt. So what’s the solution? A zero draft. The Zero Draft goes by many names and just about as many definitions. The Zero Draft. The Skeleton Draft. The Chaptered Outline. Ultimately, they all …

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Brain.fm: Does It Really Work?

Brain.fm: Does it Really Work? One thing I’ve been using when I write is Brain.fm. It’s music without lyrics designed to help increase focus, relaxation, or sleep (depending on which tracks you choose to listen to). I first heard about brain.fm from another writer who swears by it to increase productivity. Music that is scientifically …

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What is Show Don’t Tell? 

What is Show Don’t Tell? Ah, yes, the most overused piece of writing advice out there. But what does “Show Don’t Tell” actually mean? And how can you use this to strengthen your writing?   Generally, “telling” is exposition where the reader is told what is happening. The reader knows the facts of what happened …

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How to Tighten your Prose

How to Tighten Your Prose Brevity and clarity often go hand-in-hand. Tightening your prose makes it more readable and provides an immersive experience for your reader. So how do you do this? Choose Strong Verbs Instead of Adverbs In his book On Writing, Stephen King famously said (see what I did there?), “The road to …