E is for Editing

Letter E“Who can possibly know what I write better than me?”

“The story is great! My wife read the whole thing.”

“I use spell check.”

If you have ever said one of the foregoing, you might need an editor.

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D is for Drawing X2

Letter DDrawings, in terms of books, can mean two completely different things:

1. Illustrations

2. Giveaways

Let’s look at why you would want or need either.

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C is for Cover

cThat all-important eye-catching wrapper is the first introduction of your masterpiece to your reader. You never can make a new first impression. How do you put your best face forward? With a fabulous cover.

Whether you are using a photograph, original artwork or stark text, your cover needs to be a few things. Since 18% of readers claim the cover was the reason they even read the book description, let’s look at a few examples not to emulate.

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Asked & Answered

Stepping back to a time of animosity, hurt or discord is truly not how you want to remember the last days you have. How many times have you prayed for acceptance of the things you cannot change? Until this moment, you had it. Do not let it go.”

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B is for Beta

b“But my book is in English.”

Blink. Blink. “Are you sure?”

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