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What It Means To Show and Not Tell

Feb 26, 2026

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What is meant by “showing” versus “telling” and how can you tell the difference? Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much? Explore these important questions by looking at dialogue, description, pacing and transitions, and learn how to invite your readers into the scenes you write.

5 important Tips for Writing a Compelling Plot

Jan 17, 2023

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A good plot will keep your readers interested in your characters and events. Without a lively and multi-layered plot that leads to a satisfying resolution, readers are unlikely to finish your book. Here are five important tips for writing a compelling plot: In the end, it’s important to remember that writing a compelling plot takes…

Maximizing your reach: the importance of marketing for self-published authors

Jan 9, 2023

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1. Introduction As a self-published author, it is essential to understand how important marketing is when it comes to the success of your book. Though it can be tempting to focus only on the writing and publishing process, your book may struggle to reach its audience and achieve the sales you desire without a strong…

2 Reasons Why Self-Editing is Hard and 5 Ways You Can Make it Easier

Jun 13, 2015

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Having an edited, ready-for-publication manuscript is paramount when searching for a publisher or an agent. Some vanity publishers—like EMSA Publishing—will provide editing in exchange for a percentage of the royalties. Others will provide you with a list of approved editors and ask you to pay from your own pocket for their services. Similarly, when self-publishing,…

Beginner’s Guide to Building an Online Platform

May 30, 2015

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Most of my experience in the world of publishing has been helping friends and colleagues to get their work published, so I never had the need to create a social media presence for what I do. But when I decided to go pro, I realized that my business was going nowhere without an online platform.…

3 Places (and 1 bonus idea) where you can list your books for free

May 24, 2015

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As authors, our goal is to get read, which means getting the word out there. If you’re like most of us, you spend your time dreaming of the day you can shed the shackles of your day job in favour of making a living at writing full time. The old adage, “you have to spend…

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What It Means To Show and Not Tell

5 important Tips for Writing a Compelling Plot

Maximizing your reach: the importance of marketing for self-published authors

2 Reasons Why Self-Editing is Hard and 5 Ways You Can Make it Easier

Beginner’s Guide to Building an Online Platform

3 Places (and 1 bonus idea) where you can list your books for free