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Writing Inspiration: Apply what you liked
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Writing Inspiration: Apply what you liked
Re-read a story or a chapter of a book that you’ve really enjoyed. As reading, think about what made the passage beautiful. Apply those literary devices to your writing. ______________ My name is&n…
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November 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Natural lighting preserves the depth and dimensionality that makes woodland scenes so captivating. Read more ‘‰ https://e.timsm.uk/h7UNo1 #PhotographyTips #EditingTips #WoodlandPhotography
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Writing Inspiration: Establish milestones
Establishing milestones is another way to make progress on your book. For example, if you write an average of 1000 words a day, and a chapter in your book is about 5000 words long, in five day…
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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 11

Often the skipped lines are hiding a quiet truth. Those lines ask us to pause and listen to what they're saying.


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November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Richard Bradburn has a very extensive book called "Self-Editing for Self-Publishers" if you're looking for all in one at the granular level.

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Could anyone please recommend a comprehensive guide on grammar, speech, and tense in fiction? I'm usually ok with self-editing, but finding some issues that I never came across in academic writing. I'm happy to buy a book, but preferably not several books.
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Alt: April Ludgate, played by Aubrey Plaza, is holding up a yellow square sticky note. As she looks to one side, the camera zooms in so the text becomes legible. The note is handwritten and says HELP!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 10
As a visual reader, I love spotting that unifying image when I edit.

Reply to share which option best fits your story:
🔶 One Image
💠 Collage

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White embossed background with green leaves in the upper left and lower right corners with the text: 10. Is there one image that holds your story together or is it a collage?
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Show rather than tell a character’s personality
All too often, novice writers make the mistake of telling us a character’s personality, as in Jane was sweet and elegant yet suffered from a penchant for dangerous adventures. Rather than…
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November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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#NovelNovember Day 9

Sometimes clarity becomes overkill. Today, look for places where your story can breathe.


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Ripples emanating from a single drop of water with the text: 9. What's being overexplained that could unfold more gently?
November 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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QUICK FIX! How To Edit An Image In Keynote! #keynote #tutorisl #editingtips youtu.be/dT5b7o-zca4?...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Dreaming of a polished manuscript without draining your wallet? Discover practical, insider tips to "woo" an editor and trim editing costs without cutting corners on quality!

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How to Save Money on Editing Services
Tips for submitting a manuscript to potential editors that will help ensure a lower rate for services.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Writing inspiration: Read their inspirations
If you really want to learn the craft of writing from your favorite authors, read their inspirations. You typically can find them through his/her personal website or a Wikipedia article. You’ll be …
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November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Quick Tip: Grid Effect in After Effects 💡

Bring clean structure and visual balance to your projects with this effect!

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November 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Five Great Humorous Thoughts on Writing
“The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.” – Alan Dean Foster“Writing is like sausage making in my view; you’ll all be happier in the end if you just eat the final product…
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November 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Don’t burden us with a self-indulgent digression
Many writers pen stories to make a statement about an ethical or political issue. This is especially true in science fiction; the movie “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home”, for example, is largely abou…
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November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Remain wary of using fast-forward in story
A literary device that’s often overused by novice writers is that of the fast-forward. This involves taking the story out of its timeline by going to a point in the future. In doing so, the scene r…
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Thinking about publishing your book? Here are 4 smart tips to find a good editor who understands your voice and genre. A great editor helps your story shine.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Get a grip: A hold vs. ahold
Do you find yourself going crazy over these two spellings? Well, get ahold of yourself and read on.A hold as two words typically is a phrase in which hold means something is being held. For example…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Start your story in middle to increase suspense
An old but apt writing adage goes “Start your story in the middle.” That is, rather than give background information about how the story’s main conflict came to be, instead start it by droppin…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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7 Tips for Writing Dialogue in Fiction
For the full article, click the linked title: • Place ‘said’ after speaker’s name Does placing said before or after attribution – as in Thales said or said Thales – matter? The an…
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October 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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5 Tips on Creating Suspense in Your Story
• How to create suspense in your fiction story • Use pacing to maintain sense of tension in story• Add ticking clock to create sense of urgency • Add reaction shots to heighten dramatic tension• Or…
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October 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Dialogue isn’t small talk—it’s story in motion.

Every exchange should reveal character or advance conflict. Want a quick test? Read your scene aloud. If it sounds like a script, trim. If it sounds alive, keep it.

Polish your dialogue for impact and realism.

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October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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5 Great Quotations about ‘Why Write?’
“To write is to write is to write is to write is to write is to write is to write is to write.” – Gertrude Stein“I shall live badly if I do not write, and I shall write badly if I do not live…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Learn 3 crucial reasons to use a compressor while mastering spoken word audio and how it functions together with the limiter in your dialog mastering sessions 👇 #podcastaudio #voiceover #audioforvideo #audiobook #editingtips www.bryanhurtaudio.com/blog/dialog-...
Dialog Compression: Why Compress During Mastering Pt.6
Learn 3 crucial reasons to use a compressor while mastering and how it functions with the limiter in your dialog mastering sessions.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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Manuscript Evaluation: Push your writing by digging into big-picture edits. It is the perfect service for all types of authors because it helps you grow as a writer beyond one manuscript.

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October 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Finding Work: Tips for Students and New Editors
You’ve learned all the necessary skills to become an editor and now you’re wondering what’s next. How can you make the move from student to professional? In this free webinar Greg will answer…
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October 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM