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Book reviews

23 Jun 2022

Some of my favourite books (have you read them?)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Book reviews | 4

For Independent Bookshop Week I’ve been posting a favourite book a day on social media. Have you read any of these?

books, indiebookshopweek

20 Oct 2021

Best books for writers

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Book reviews, Writer resources | 4

There are so many reference books for writers, how do you choose? Find out my top recommendations.

authors, character arcs, joanna penn, jude reeves, kate harrison, marketing, pitch power, reference books, robert mckee, shawn coyne, stephen king, story grid, story structure, tim grahl, writers, writing craft, yearbook

7 Oct 2021

Best books for editors and proofreaders

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Book reviews, Editor resources, Grammar, spelling, punctuation | 3

Find out my top recommended books for editors.

ap, dictionary, dummies, economist, editors, harts rules, manual, merriam-webster, oxford style, proofreaders, reference books, style guide

28 Jan 2021

The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh – book review #1

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Book reviews | 0

I didn’t choose The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh. It found me. And I’m glad it did.

blinds, book review

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