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Writing and editing books set in France (but written in English)
16 Dec 2022

Writing and editing books set in France (but written in English)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Books set in France, Editor tips | 2

Discover some key elements to consider when writing a book set in France, but written in English.

accents, architecture, climate, culture, dialogue, English characters, france, french, French characters, italics, language, memoir, novel, writing craft
What to put on your Books webpage (whether published or unpublished)
8 Dec 2022

What to put on your Books webpage (whether published or unpublished)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Website advice for editors | 0

On your author website, showcasing your work in a Books section is essential for marketing your work and driving sales. Discover what to include.

author website, books, books webpage, work, writing
How to allow yourself to write in beautiful notebooks
17 Nov 2022

How to allow yourself to write in beautiful notebooks

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips | 6

Do you have a pile of beautiful notebooks full of blank pages? Give yourself permission to make some marks on those gorgeous pages!

gifts, notebooks, notes, writing
Email address or contact form on your author website?
27 Oct 2022

Email address or contact form on your author website?

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Website advice for authors | 0

What’s the best way for people to get in touch with you via your author website? Email address or contact form?

author website, contact form, email, email address, WordPress, wpforms
Writers: in their own words
26 Sep 2022

Writers: in their own words

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips | 0

I asked writers about writer’s block, their proudest moments and their biggest worries when sending work to an editor.

authors, challenges, editors, questions, writer's block, writers
Editors: in their own words
26 Sep 2022

Editors: in their own words

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Editor tips | 0

I asked editors about their editing challenges, what they wish authors knew and their biggest worries when returning work to a client.

challenge, clients, editors, proofreaders, questions
Ampersand (&) or and?
8 Sep 2022

Ampersand (&) or and?

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Editor tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation | 2

The ampersand, despite having a charm and grace all of its own, is not welcome in all situations. Find out when to use ampersand or ‘and’.

abbreviations, accessibility, ampersand, books, branding, chicago, cmos, movies, navigation, oxford style, references, screen readers, screenwriters, signage, style guide
Improving (everything about) your author website with user personas
25 Aug 2022

Improving (everything about) your author website with user personas

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Website advice for authors | 0

Creating user personas for your website will help you with every future decision about content, images, navigation headings, calls to action and more.

audience, author website, fans, navigation, personas, readers, target audience, user journeys, user personas, visitors
Why hire a sensitivity reader for your book?
12 Aug 2022

Why hire a sensitivity reader for your book?

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Publication journey | 4

I recently sent off my manuscript for a sensitivity read. Find out what this important service is and why your book may need one.

authenticity reader, cliches, free speech, manuscript, sensitivity reader, stereotypes
How to choose a hosting company for your author website
28 Jul 2022

How to choose a hosting company for your author website

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Website advice for authors | 2

Choosing the right web hosting company for your author website is an important decision. Find out what to look for.

author website, hosting, hosting companies, self-hosting, web hosting, WordPress

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