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Short-Term Strategies for building long-term ebook sales

Creating your own ebook need not be difficult. In fact, if you are perceived to be an expert or an authority in your field, then you can probably have an ebook ready for the “presses” within a week or so. This article will cover some of the topics you need to consider when [...]

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Is your “About Me” page losing you repeat visitors?

One of the most necessary and most often overlooked parts of your web presence is the “About” page. It doesn’t matter whether you are a blogger, an author, a journalist or a company, the “about me” page can either entice the casual reader into returning for another round, or it can send them permanently [...]

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Plagiarism vs. Research

The chatter in the writing world is still focused on the issue of plagiarism.  The issue currently revolves around authors in the world of fiction, but the truth of the matter is, it’s a real problem for you if you’re writing for the web as well.
I’ve heard some people grousing that no one should care.  [...]

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Do you NaNo?

Fellow writers, it’s that time of year again. Time to commit to be committed and sign up for NaNoWriMo 2007. for those who don’t know what I’m talking about. November is National novel Writing Month, or NanNoWriMo. a wildly popular yearly event that urges writers to attempt the incredible, writing 50,000 [...]

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Pet Peeve: Your, you’re; it’s, its

As an editor and copywriter, I have personal pet peeves.  Words that drive me crazy, especially if used improperly.  Yes, I know I’m not perfect, but no one is.  Think about the irritating girl in class who used to snap her gum all the time or the “I’m not touching you” jibe your irritating little brother [...]

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