by Dr. Fred Jones | Oct 17, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Common Writing Errors to Avoid for Professional Self-Publishing Creating a professional self-published book is critical. Hence, avoid committing these writing errors when self-publishing. Most empowered individuals today are aspiring to turn their experiences and...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Oct 10, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Credibility Counts Write Professionally Skip the Slang When writing, each word counts. Don’t waste words using idioms, clichés, jargon, slang, or euphemisms. Idioms are unique to every culture and language. But they do not always translate...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Oct 3, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Revision Strategies Errors Happen Grammar and Flow Check Reading your writing aloud is a good way to check your grammar and the flow of your sentences. The process helps you notice things that you did not see before. If you stumble while you...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Sep 26, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Show Don’t Tell Paint a Picture with Words Details Descriptive writing appeals to all of the reader’s senses: sight, touch, smell, hearing, taste. Good descriptive writing can evoke feelings in a person. If you find your writing too...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Sep 19, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Descriptive and Prescriptive Inspiration Encouragement Many a college student pondered writing an entrance essay on “How I overcame adversity” when they had a trouble-free life. But, you haven’t and you have a book in you to tell everyone...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Sep 12, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Truth or Drama Stranger than Fiction Your Personal Journey in Life There are differences between a memoir and an autobiography, although the two are often used interchangeably now with memoir the method of choice. Technically, an...
