justpublishingadvice.com/contractions-i…
As a general rule, most style guides and grammar references state that you should not use contractions in formal writing.
However, it is a point open to debate by writers, editors, and grammarians.
As a general rule, most style guides and grammar references state that you should not use contractions in formal writing.
However, it is a point open to debate by writers, editors, and grammarians.
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justpublishingadvice.com/poured-and-por…
Is it poured or pored?
Use poured (with a “u”) when talking about liquids or things that flow, like water or coffee.
Use pored (without a “u”) when talking about studying or reading something intently, as in “pored over the books.”
Is it poured or pored?
Use poured (with a “u”) when talking about liquids or things that flow, like water or coffee.
Use pored (without a “u”) when talking about studying or reading something intently, as in “pored over the books.”
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justpublishingadvice.com/reduce-the-fil…
Why should you check the file size of an ebook? Because it can cost you money.
The bigger your ebook file size is, the more Amazon KDP charges you to deliver your Kindle ebook.
It hardly seems fair because most other self-publishing services don’t charge you for the delivery of an ebook.
But if you publish on Amazon, the charges can mount up quickly.
Why should you check the file size of an ebook? Because it can cost you money.
The bigger your ebook file size is, the more Amazon KDP charges you to deliver your Kindle ebook.
It hardly seems fair because most other self-publishing services don’t charge you for the delivery of an ebook.
But if you publish on Amazon, the charges can mount up quickly.
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justpublishingadvice.com/zero-click-sea…
If you’re a writer or online publisher, zero-click searches are now a fact of life on the Internet.
They started with featured snippets, knowledge panels, and other search features, but AI search has accelerated the trend.
If you’re a writer or online publisher, zero-click searches are now a fact of life on the Internet.
They started with featured snippets, knowledge panels, and other search features, but AI search has accelerated the trend.
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justpublishingadvice.com/free-tools-for…
Successfully self-publishing a book always relies on having the best tools for author branding and book marketing.
It’s a huge time investment to write a book. But equally, the time you invest in promoting yourself and your book or books can also be demanding.
Successfully self-publishing a book always relies on having the best tools for author branding and book marketing.
It’s a huge time investment to write a book. But equally, the time you invest in promoting yourself and your book or books can also be demanding.
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justpublishingadvice.com/prepositional-…
Prepositional phrases are an essential tool in any form of writing.
They are easy to construct and use and can quickly and easily add clarity, depth, or precision to a sentence.
Prepositional phrases are an essential tool in any form of writing.
They are easy to construct and use and can quickly and easily add clarity, depth, or precision to a sentence.
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justpublishingadvice.com/parallelism-in…
Parallelism in writing is often why some sentences feel a little rough or difficult to read, and it’s not always obvious why.
If parts of a sentence don’t follow the same grammatical structure, the result is faulty parallelism. The good news is that it’s easy to spot and fix once you know what to look for.
Parallelism in writing is often why some sentences feel a little rough or difficult to read, and it’s not always obvious why.
If parts of a sentence don’t follow the same grammatical structure, the result is faulty parallelism. The good news is that it’s easy to spot and fix once you know what to look for.
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justpublishingadvice.com/why-print-book…
Blank pages are a standard feature in paperback and hardcover books.
However, it is rare to find blank pages in ebooks.
Blank pages are a standard feature in paperback and hardcover books.
However, it is rare to find blank pages in ebooks.
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justpublishingadvice.com/when-to-stop-e…
For any piece of writing, knowing when to stop editing is as important as editing itself.
Whether it’s an article, an essay, or a book manuscript, over-editing can be a mistake. The more you edit, the more chance you have of losing your writing voice.
For any piece of writing, knowing when to stop editing is as important as editing itself.
Whether it’s an article, an essay, or a book manuscript, over-editing can be a mistake. The more you edit, the more chance you have of losing your writing voice.
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Is it disinterested or uninterested?
While they sound similar, they have different meanings, which can trip you up in writing.
Is it disinterested or uninterested?
While they sound similar, they have different meanings, which can trip you up in writing.
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justpublishingadvice.com/level-of-forma…
Do you think about how you use a level of formality when you write and publish articles or blog posts?
Your choice is not so much a grammatical issue as it is about your tone, style, and writing voice.
Do you think about how you use a level of formality when you write and publish articles or blog posts?
Your choice is not so much a grammatical issue as it is about your tone, style, and writing voice.
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justpublishingadvice.com/find-the-publi…
Dates may not matter as much for historical research, but if you want the latest insights, an article from 2005 might not be reliable.
The challenge is that many pages don’t show the publish date clearly. And even when a date is visible, it could reflect either the original publication or the most recent update.
So, how can you find the actual published date?
Dates may not matter as much for historical research, but if you want the latest insights, an article from 2005 might not be reliable.
The challenge is that many pages don’t show the publish date clearly. And even when a date is visible, it could reflect either the original publication or the most recent update.
So, how can you find the actual published date?
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justpublishingadvice.com/outdated-gramm…
Grammar evolves over time, as language adapts to the way we actually communicate.
What was considered strictly correct decades ago may no longer reflect how English is used in modern writing and speech.
Grammar evolves over time, as language adapts to the way we actually communicate.
What was considered strictly correct decades ago may no longer reflect how English is used in modern writing and speech.
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justpublishingadvice.com/memoir-in-the-…
It’s quite unusual to find a memoir written in the present tense.
When we think of a memoir, we know it’s a story about the past and should, therefore, be written in the past tense.
It’s quite unusual to find a memoir written in the present tense.
When we think of a memoir, we know it’s a story about the past and should, therefore, be written in the past tense.
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justpublishingadvice.com/how-to-write-d…
When you need to include dates in your writing, clarity and precision are essential.
Using the appropriate date format, punctuation, and grammar in your text is vital because readers from around the world need to be able to understand it without any confusion.
When you need to include dates in your writing, clarity and precision are essential.
Using the appropriate date format, punctuation, and grammar in your text is vital because readers from around the world need to be able to understand it without any confusion.
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justpublishingadvice.com/self-publish-d…
Self-publishing directly means independently managing the publishing and distribution of your ebook on each self-publishing platform.
However, using an aggregator involves distributing your book through a third-party service that handles multiple ebook retailers and libraries.
Self-publishing directly means independently managing the publishing and distribution of your ebook on each self-publishing platform.
However, using an aggregator involves distributing your book through a third-party service that handles multiple ebook retailers and libraries.
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justpublishingadvice.com/describe-a-nig…
To describe a night vividly in writing, you must move beyond weak adjectives like “dark” or “quiet.”
Instead, use a sensory noun phrase followed by a strong action verb to show the setting. Focus on elements like moonlight, shadows, or shifting temperatures to create an immersive, atmospheric scene for your reader.
To describe a night vividly in writing, you must move beyond weak adjectives like “dark” or “quiet.”
Instead, use a sensory noun phrase followed by a strong action verb to show the setting. Focus on elements like moonlight, shadows, or shifting temperatures to create an immersive, atmospheric scene for your reader.
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justpublishingadvice.com/pinterest-to-p…
If you’re an author, have you investigated Pinterest to promote your books and blog? You might already use social media platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
But why use Pinterest?
If you’re an author, have you investigated Pinterest to promote your books and blog? You might already use social media platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
But why use Pinterest?
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justpublishingadvice.com/but-and-howeve…
Deciding when to use but and however in your writing might seem like a small detail, but your choice can affect clarity and tone.
The subtle differences between them can help you write sentences that flow smoothly or create a deliberate pause, depending on what you want.
Deciding when to use but and however in your writing might seem like a small detail, but your choice can affect clarity and tone.
The subtle differences between them can help you write sentences that flow smoothly or create a deliberate pause, depending on what you want.
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justpublishingadvice.com/literary-devic…
Literary devices are essential tools writers use to bring language, stories, and ideas to life.
They add depth, emotion, and subtle layers of meaning, transforming simple writing into vivid mental images that stay with the reader.
Literary devices are essential tools writers use to bring language, stories, and ideas to life.
They add depth, emotion, and subtle layers of meaning, transforming simple writing into vivid mental images that stay with the reader.
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