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The Big List of 125+ Metaphor Examples and Tips for Writers

November 17, 2019 nedhayes

Metaphors are everywhere! To help you understand this rhetorical device, here’s a big list of 125+ metaphor examples  (plus tips…

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Posted in: Writing Tips Filed under: 30470, Published, Top, writing tips

How to Deliver a Book to an Editor: 10 Tips for the Perfect Format

November 11, 2019 nedhayes

The writing life is full of editors. If you’re going to have a successful writing career, you’re going to work…

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Posted in: Publishing, Writing Tips Filed under: 2616, format, Published

Counting Words: A Word Count Guide for Every Book Genre

October 25, 2019 nedhayes

Professional writers measure their progress word by word. As you’ve read in my article about writers’ daily word production, many…

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Posted in: Writing Tips Filed under: 5951, Published, wordcount

Word Count in Scrivener

October 19, 2019 nedhayes

Scrivener is a multi-function tool that is used by many writers. Scrivener includes tools to help you manage complex stories…

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Word Count in Google Docs

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Here’s how to use word count in Google Docs Google Docs is increasingly being used by writers who want the…

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Word Count In Microsoft Word

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Here’s how to use Word Count in Microsoft Word   Microsoft Word is the preferred tool for millions of writers…

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The Semicolon: How to use this unique and lovable punctuation mark

September 1, 2019 nedhayes

The semicolon is a unique punctuation mark with an interesting backstory and a fascinating history. However, punctuation can be confusing.…

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Posted in: Writing Tips Filed under: 27850, Published, Top, writing tips

Forbes: Traditional Publishers Are Selling Way More Non-Fiction Than Fiction

August 31, 2018 nedhayes

  Forbes article by Adam Rowe >> In the publishing industry, adult non-fiction revenues are soaring above fiction revenues and…

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The Creative Journey Begins

April 4, 2018 nedhayes

I consider it a privilege and an honor to be invited into the creative journey with writers. I love being…

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Alec Clayton Book Launch

September 14, 2016 nedhayes

Small press publishing phenom Alec Clayton published his ninth novel today, and I congratulate him on his success with the…

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