“Write what should not be forgotten.” — Isabel Allende
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"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people." — Anne Lamott
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“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” — Anton Chekhov
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Nine inches of Midwest snow! Some shoveled into a pile.
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Nonfiction Fun: Start each Chapter with a hook! It's a good practice to start every chapter with a hook. A hook engages readers and keeps them reading. Take a look at these nonfiction examples. A) Many marriages don't last. B) Approximately 45% of marriages will end in divorce this year. Of course, we can read the entire chapter of both A and B. But which option makes you want to keep reading? The hook is the more intriguing option. (Statistic used for illustrative purposes only. An appropriate statistic will be accompanied by a citation in text.) TheEliteEditor.com/ee-web
Mock search page: What is developmental editing? Generally, it’s the first step in the editing process. It gives suggestions to improve your message. Be prepared to rewrite, delete, and add text. Grammatical errors are not discussed. Visit TheEliteEditor.com/ee-web for more information.
FAQ: What if I published a book that contained grammatical errors? Whether your book was poorly edited or not edited at all, if you have self-published your book: You can have your book copyedited and republished under the same ISBN. Significant changes such as removing or adding chapters or changing the title will require a new ISBN when republished. If you have used a self-publishing platform like Amazon, BookBaby, or Apple Books, to name a few, check their guidelines for specifics.
An email from your future self on an iphone: Create a goal to write a book. Set a weekly or daily alarm to focus and write. Be patient, be positive, and work with an editor. Be proud of your finished manuscript. You’ll thank me later! ❤️
Which Word Do I Use? Let's make sure you write the right word. | Afterword means "an epilogue." The author addresses the readers directly in the afterword of his novel. | Afterward means later. Afterward, we went to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream.
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Fiction Fun! Show, Don’t Tell: Not only does showing increase your word count, but it also keeps the reader engaged. A) She was in a bad car accident. B) The sound of screeching tires, shattered glass, and crashing steel filled the atmosphere. Of course, we can read the entire chapter of both A and B. But which option makes you want to keep reading? Don’t tell the reader what happened. Always show them. Immerse the reader in your text. They want it!
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A tablet in that sand with sunglasses and flip flops and a hat. The tablet talks about the importance of a book's title and the text inside.
Maya Angelou quote in a typewriter on typed paper about writing.
Haruki Murakami, Reading quote, read different books