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Proofreading Tips and Tools for New Writers

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Do you ever put proofreading tips into practice?

As a creative writer, you might find it easy to get carried away with a spark of inspiration, churning out pages and pages of glorious, motivated content than worrying about proofreading.

We writers cherish these moments and never want them to end, but when they finally do, we are always left in the same situation.

After writing an amazing piece off the top of your head comes the tedious task of proofreading and editing. Luckily, a vast range...

The Top Challenges of Writers in 2018

[image error]For a 2018 writing survey, I asked hundreds of writers that question alongside several other questions about writing, publishing and more.

I asked questions like:

What’s your biggest frustration when it comes to writing?

I sent this writing survey to readers of my blog and subscribers to my email list.

Hundreds of writers responded to this survey.

In this post, I’ll reveal the survey results and provide you with resources for answering your common questions about writing.

Why I Ran a Writing...

How to Make an Audiobook and Self Publish on Audible Today

[image error]Do you ever wonder:

How do you make an audiobook?

Or

How do you publish a book on Audible?

Indie authors in a number of countries can now publish their audiobooks on Audible via ACX too.

When ACX added Ireland to their list, I jumped at the chance to create an audiobook of The Art of Writing a Non-Fiction Book.

In this post, I’ll answer these questions based on my experiences narrating and self-publishing the Art of Writing a Non-Fiction Book.

But first…

Should You Create an Audiobook?

Audio...

How to Write a Journal: 5 Amazing Reason for Starting Today

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Have you ever read somebody else's journal? Or do you want to know how to write a journal?

I don't mean your sister's, your brother's or your best friend's. I'm talking about the journals of those literary and now long-gone heavyweights.

I spent hours reading and reading The Journals of John Cheever. I also read A Writer’s Diary by the British writer Virginia Woolf and Vladimir Nabokov’s memoir Speak Memory.

In each of these deeply powerful and personal works, I learnt important lessons abou...

Start a Blog in 2018: A Super Simple 9 Step Guide for Beginners

[image error]Did you want to know how to start a blog in 2018?

I've been blogging since 2013, and I'm often asked why I started blogging?

In short: to write and to connect with readers.

But, there's more to it than that.

In this guide, I will explain the differences between an author website and a blog, why I started blogging, and how you can to start a blog in 2018 today.

I'll also reveal the blogging tools you need, the ones you can ignore and how to attract blog traffic once you're up and running.

Let'...

Start a Blog in 2018: A Super Simple How to Guide

[image error]Did you want to know how to start a blog in 2018?

I’ve been blogging since 2013, and I’m often asked why I started blogging?

In short: to write and to connect with readers.

But, there’s more to it than that.

In this guide, I will explain the differences between an author website and a blog, why I started blogging, and how you can to start a blog in 2018 today.

I’ll also reveal the blogging tools you need, the ones you can ignore and how to attract blog traffic once you’re up and running.

Let’...

How to Start a Blog: A Super Simple Guide for Writers

[image error]Did you want to know how to start a blog in 2018?

I’ve been blogging since 2013, and I’m often asked why I started blogging?

In short: to write and to connect with readers.

But, there’s more to it than that.

In this guide, I will explain the differences between an author website and a blog, why I started blogging, and how you can to start a blog in 2018 today.

I’ll also reveal the blogging tools you need, the ones you can ignore and how to attract blog traffic once you’re up and running.

Let’...

Speech to Text: How to Use Dictation Software Like a Pro (2018)

[image error] I updated this post about speech to text software and dictation in January 2, 2018

When I was employed as a journalist, I spent a lot of time interviewing people. One of the most painful things I had to do was transcribe long interviews using a keyboard.

My fingers ached after spending an hour pressing play and pause and play and pause… and typing what the interviewees were saying.

I tried using dictation software to transcribe these interviews, but I found the software difficult to use and p...

A Fool-proof Guide to Dictating Your Writing

[image error] I updated this post about speech to text software and dictation in January 2, 2018

When I was employed as a journalist, I spent a lot of time interviewing people. One of the most painful things I had to do was transcribe long interviews using a keyboard.

My fingers ached after spending an hour pressing play and pause and play and pause… and typing what the interviewees were saying.

I tried using dictation software to transcribe these interviews, but I found the software difficult to use and p...

How to Write a Book in 2018: A Definitive Guide for Writers

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I think you'll agree with me when I say learning to write a book for the first time is a challenge.

Let’s tackle that.

Over the past few years, I’ve written a 60,000+ word book about productivity, a novella and several short stories. I’ve also recently completed a 60,000+ word book about creativity.

I’ve faced a lot of painful mistakes while writing books, and I’ve also learned a little bit about how to write a book.

In this post, I want to e...