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19 Aug 2021

Facebook survival guide for authors and writers

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Author tools, Social media for authors | 2

Don’t feel overwhelmed by your Facebook author page. Read my tips on how often to post, when to post and what to post, and you’ll soon be a Facebook ninja!

30 Jun 2021

Line editing, copyediting and proofreading – which level of editing do you need?

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation, Story structure, Website advice for editors | 0

You want to hire an editor, but which kind? Developmental, line or copy? Or is it a proofreader you need? My guide will help you.

21 May 2021

How to write number ranges (a complete guide)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation | 48

Ever wondered how to correctly write number ranges? Hyphen, en dash or em dash? Spaces or not? And whether to use ‘from’ and ‘to’ instead of all these pesky dashes? Wonder no more.

6 May 2021

Do you know about these free image websites?

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

Ever find yourself stuck for a great image for your webpage or blog article, document or leaflet? Discover my top four FREE image websites.

22 Apr 2021

Finding time to write (when you have no time)

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

Are you having trouble finding time to write? We can’t ‘find’ time. Any more than we can ‘make’ time. But we can mould time.

8 Apr 2021

4 must-have pages for your unpublished-author website

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Design, Website advice for authors | 4

Just because you aren’t yet published, doesn’t mean your unpublished author website will be a one-pager. There’s plenty of content you can include.

25 Mar 2021

How I cured my wrist pain (tendonitis)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Health for authors and editors | 2

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.

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