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When Sorrows Come – A Story of Russian & German Oppression

Unrest and repression are common bedfellows for the Ukraine. First it was the Bolshevik and Stalinist Russia and then a Nazi occupation.  When Sorrows Come draws from this period in history starting in 1939 when Stalin took Western Ukraine from the Poles and began a reign of terror that saw many Ukranians deported to almost certain death in
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Out of Africa – The House Called Mbabati

Like many people, you may have been waiting for Samantha Ford’s second novel for quite a while, but I can assure you it was well worth the wait and finally June 2016 is the month that her second book out of Africa has been published. Samantha’s first novel The Zanzibar Affair was a very well received
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Book Writers Beware

Book Writers Should Beware Publishers and Literary Agencies Seeking New Writers Why? Because, if you are planning to write and publish a book, they may have a cunning plan to empty your wallet. And before the writs arrive, I must draw a line between traditional publishers and agencies who occasionally take on new writers, take the
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Self Publishing Books – Good or Bad?

Best Publishing Routes For New Book Writers Early in the writing process, new writers should think carefully about the likely publishing options open to them for their book. We all nurture dreams of becoming bestsellers and earning a fortune; our prudent friends smile, wish us all the best, and think to themselves, keep dreaming! To
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Self Publishing – A Route for the Brave

Sometime the only way to get a book published is to go the self publishing route. These are the 3 steps to getting published. Self Publishing A Book Those who embark upon the self-publication route have two things in common: a belief in themselves and a wish to see their book in print. So far,
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Guide to Writing & How to Write Clearly

The art of writing is to appeal to your audience and the larger the audience the better. Using jargon will reduce your audience and alienate you as a writer. How And When To Strip Out Jargon From Your Writing Most children adore secrets. And secrets not shared with adults, especially parents, gave us our first
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Self Editing Tips To Benefit Writers

Self editing is a cheaper option than paying an independent. One could question whether it is as effective, but with care it can be pretty close. One way or another your book will need an editing eye. If it is only to take out those silly errors and to clarify through proper punctuation. Diamonds need
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Getting a Book Published & Avoiding the Bear Traps

Getting a Book Published is Knowing What Not To Do There are three easy steps to sink your book’s prospects And there are many more. But let’s be charitable and assume your book is the bee’s knees. It’s beautifully written; readers are lapping up books covering your chosen theme, and you are bringing something new
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Writing a Book Synopsis for an Agent or Publisher

A book synopsis is your first tool in the book publishing process. Without a synopsis forget approaching a publisher, they will not want to know you. What is a Book Synopsis The business side of book writing is often overlooked by would-be authors. But a business it is, and the moment you contact agents or
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Creative Writing Ideas and Tips for a Book

Is knowing your target audience the key to good book writing. Well it certainly helps, because for a start you tend to include the content your audience is seeking. You meet their needs. Who is your book for? Most aspiring writers give this question a lot of thought – after their books are written. This
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