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Author: JMS

7 easy proofreading mistakes nearly every beginner blogger makes

Posted on September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 by JMS
People gathered around a table trying to think of ideas.

Erring might be human, but it isn’t an excuse for complacency. Good writing is the result of good proofreading.

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6 SEO myths that need to die

Posted on September 17, 2018September 6, 2018 by JMS
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SEO is often held up as some kind of magic potion that will solve all of your website woes, but the reality is that SEO is just as understandable as any other marketing methodology… as long as you don’t fall into the trap of believing these kinds of myths, of course.

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How to write a business blog in just 15 minutes

Posted on September 10, 2018September 12, 2018 by JMS
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Wondering how you can write a business blog, fast? I've got the solution---and it's a method that anyone can use.

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The 3 worst ways you can open a novel

Posted on February 11, 2018April 23, 2018 by JMS
The 3 worst ways to open a novel

Openings matter. Learn how to make the most of yours by avoiding these 3 big mistakes with our self-editing guide.

Posted in Editing Tips, Writing TipsTagged creative writing, editing, how to edit a novel, how to self-edit a novel, how to write, writing, Writing Tips7 Comments

Which is better: digital vs hard copy self-editing

Posted on January 28, 2018 by JMS
Self editing online or offline

Print or pixel, online or off, hard copies or software integration: which is better for self-editing?

Posted in Editing TipsTagged editing, editing lessons, Editing Tips, essay, fiction, guides, non-fiction, novels, self editing, tips, writing, Writing Tips2 Comments

How to Self-Edit a Novel: A Practical 9-step Guide

Posted on January 5, 2018May 25, 2018 by JMS

This 9-step, practical guide will help you edit the first draft of your novel and get it to the point where it's ready to be read by an agent, publisher, or your audience.

Posted in Editing TipsTagged creative writing, editing, editing lessons, fiction, how to edit a novel, how to self-edit a novel, how to write, novels, writing7 Comments

7 practical pieces of advice for creative writers

Posted on September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 by JMS

Sometimes the most unobtrusive piece of advice—a little change, a new thought—is all it takes to bring your creative writing to the next level.

Posted in Writing TipsTagged blogging, creative writing, fiction, how to write, writing, writing lessons, Writing Tips1 Comment

Want to write a better essay? Cut out “so”

Posted on September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 by JMS

Learning to remove "so" is a key lesson in how to write an essay. This article explains how, and why.

Posted in Writing TipsTagged blogging, essays, how to write, how to write an essay, writing, writing lessons, Writing Tips2 Comments

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