When you read print and online materials that are easy to comprehend and flow logically, the writer did a good job at editing and revising or an editor was hired. Either way, good writing is not easy. Following is a breakdown of what it takes to make an easy read. Words First, you have to…
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Great Ways to Supplement Your Writing Career
Anyone considering a job as a writer should be aware that it is not the kind of work which promises riches beyond your wildest dreams. People often say that writing is a case of feast or famine: either you earn six figures a year or are completely broke. It is true that you may struggle…
10 Lessons from My Independent Book Publishing Experience
I have been working on my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, which is my first large scale independent book publishing project. There’s a lot to learn. But here are 10 of many lessons from my independent publishing experience. Independent Book Publishing Experience 1. Be sure to complete your book. Many people start…
7 Ways to Get Paid to Read Books
Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend who stated, “I love reading; I wish there was a way for me to get paid.” My cognitive wheels began to spin as I wondered, “How can she get paid to read books?” I started pondering previous conversations and experiences; conducted a little research; and came…
If Your Read is Easy, Thank an Editor
Nathaniel Hawthorne said, “Easy reading is damn hard writing.” I would like to go one step further by saying that writing is hard, but editing is brutal. So, every time you read something that flows smoothly and don’t leave you feeling cross-eyed or confused, thank the writer, but hug the editor. Image: romanceyardsale