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October 26, 2021
Vellum Review: Is It Worth It?
In this Vellum review, we explain how this self-publishing can help you prepare a book for publication.
If you're the kind of self-published author that believes in doing everything yourself, then Vellum is a one-stop shop for formatting your manuscripts and taking control of your book design.
When I first became an indie author back in 2017, I made the decision to do as much as possible by myself. At the time, I was bootstrapping and I wanted to keep as much of the book development as in-...
Vellum: Is It Worth It?
If you're the kind of self-published author that believes in doing everything yourself, then Vellum is a one-stop shop for formatting your manuscripts and taking control of your book design.
When I first became an indie author back in 2017, I made the decision to do as much as possible by myself. At the time, I was bootstrapping and I wanted to keep as much of the book development as in-house as possible. Starting a self-publishing imprint was expensive.
Searching for eBook formatting soft...
Is Between Capitalized in a Title? Answered
Is between capitalized in a title? You might be curious about these types of capitalization rules. We explore that topic here.
What should you capitalize, and what should you not capitalize? Take a look at several important points below.
Using proper English grammar is important because you need to make a good impression on your audience. If you have issues following grammar rules, this is going to detract from the power of your work. As a result, you may be wondering, is “between” capita...
October 25, 2021
Art Journaling: A Guide For Writers
If you’re ready to take your journaling to the next level, read on to learn how art journaling can transform your journaling practice from tired to inspired.
For an experienced journaler, starting your first art journal feels like the moment when the tornado drops Dorothy’s house in Oz, she opens the door, and she steps out of her black and white world into a new, magical technicolor world.
A mixed media art journal eliminates the confining lines across the page, rejects the binary of whi...
The Pros and Cons Of Self-Publishing Your Book
In this article, Mark O’Neill explains the pros and cons of self-publishing your book for indie authors.
If you're considering jumping into the exciting world of self-publishing, then congratulations. It's a very wild adrenalin ride, and you'll end up learning a lot and hopefully earning a lot too as you work your way towards being a successful author.
But before you fully commit, you need to fully balance the pros and cons of self-publishing to know what you are getting yourself into and ...
October 22, 2021
How to Write About Experience: A Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you are writing a college application essay or creative nonfiction, this guide will help you how to write about experience.
There are many theories about how and why humans evolved to have an unparalleled capacity for language. One theory is that two million years ago, early humans developed language to describe their personal experiences with toolmaking to teach those skills to others.
When you write nonfiction about your own experience, in any format, you are doing something pro...
Is Than Capitalized in a Title?
Are you trying to figure out title capitalization rules? Is than capitalized in a title? Here are some important points regarding title case in English grammar!
Grammar in the English language can be challenging. When you learn there are both sentence case and title case you need to follow, it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, with a bit of practice and a few simple rules, you can work your way through this conundrum.
So, is then capitalize in a title? Than is longer than three letters. T...
October 21, 2021
How To Write a Summary: Step-By-Step
If you want to know how to write a summary, then you need to summarize the main points in your own words. Learn more about summarizing and paraphrasing below!
Are you looking for a way to condense a scientific paper, a research paper, or even a novel? If so, might be wondering how to write a summary.
It is important to highlight all the major points and keywords while avoiding your own ideas and own opinions. If you can paraphrase and condense the work successfully, then you should be abl...
Is All Capitalized in a Title?
If you are wondering about title capitalization, you might be curious, is all capitalized in a title, header, and subheader? Learn more in this article!
It can be a significant challenge to switch from title case to sentence case throughout your work. If you take a look at titles of books, you may notice that short words are usually not capitalized. Because “all” is a relatively short word, you may feel like this should not be capitalized either; however, this is not the case. You should capi...
October 20, 2021
WordTune Review: Is This AI Writing Tool Worth It?
In this Wordtune review, we shall be exploring the ins and outs of the tool to ultimately find out whether this software is worth your time and money or not?
Writing better sentences can take your writing to a whole new level! Wordtune is an AI re-phrasing and writing tool designed to accomplish just that!
As a professional freelance writer and an author with multiple published books, writing plays a huge role in my life.
Writing better sentences can take your writing to a whole new le...
