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Abbreviations - Five Tips for Writers

Abbreviations - Five Tips for Writers:

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An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. 

An abbreviation is not pronounced as it is written. Examples: We pronounce Dr as Doctor, Jan. as January, abbr. as abbreviation.
An abbreviation usually ends in a full stop. Examples: subj., etc., Pres., adj., Dec., Fri., Univ.  
If the abbreviation ends with the last letter of the word, you do not use a full stop. Examples: Dr, Mr, Mrs, St, Ave, Sgt 
If the initial letters of words make up an abbreviation, you do not use a full stop. This is called an initialism and the letters are pronounced separately. Examples: SPCA, UK, HIV, BBC, CIA, UN, CD 
If the initials of a group of words form a new word, it is called an acronym. The word is pronounced as spelt and no full stops are used. Examples: NATO, AWOL, Aids, Scuba, Laser, Asap (See Seven Rules for Acronyms)

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Much Author-ing

I’m not really sure how I had the nerve to release Prelude, to be honest. It’s not a normal YA Fantasy. It’s got elements, sure— but it’s not ‘normal’.

Hell, whenever I’ve explained it to people who ask, I say, “it’s a book about sirens… but it’s not what you think.” I’m pretty sure that statement is 100% true.

But I like my quirky little story. (Or big. It does span four volumes, after all) It’s unique. It’s different. It has a protagonist who I love. Sarah is certainly flawed, but that’s what makes her so charming. She’s not perfect. Nor is the world around her. I have readers who love her and readers who despise her.

So here I am, two weeks later, sitting and waiting. 

Patience, however, isn’t my strong suit. It takes time for things to take off. And my book? I want my book to soar.