Author tips Archives - Page 6 of 6 - Debbie Emmitt – Editor, proofreader, author | UK fiction editor, non-fiction editor and website proofreader

25 Mar 2021

How I cured my wrist pain (tendonitis)

If writing or typing is your livelihood, it can be worrying if you’re struck with wrist pain. Find out what I did to cure my wrist tendonitis.

12 Mar 2021

‘Lie’ or ‘lay’? (with quiz)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Editor tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation | 0

‘Lie’ and ‘lay’ are two of the most confusing words to use in either present or past tense, for native-English speakers and English learners alike. Become a ‘lay/lie’ guru with my guide!

3 Mar 2021

5 ways to find amazing content for your blog

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

Writer’s block when it comes to your blog content? With these methods at your fingertips, you’ll never be stuck for a blog post idea again.

25 Feb 2021

Communicating with beta readers

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Publication journey | 0

I’ve chosen my beta readers. Find out how I will be approaching those who don’t yet know the ‘good’ news, and what I will be asking of them when the time comes to send them my book.

19 Feb 2021

‘Which’ or ‘that’? (with quiz)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Editor tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation | 0

It can be tricky to work out whether to use ‘which’ or ‘that’ at times. Does it even matter? (Spoiler: Yes). After you’ve read this post, you’ll never wonder again.

12 Feb 2021

How to choose perfect beta readers

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Publication journey | 2

How many beta readers have I chosen, how did I pick them, and what the heck is a beta reader, anyway?

22 Jan 2021

Creating a book cover in Canva (with pictures)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Author tools, Design, Publication journey | 0

Designing a book cover (or magazine, report or anything-else cover) is easy – and free – using Canva. Follow this step-by-step guide, crammed with screenshots.