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Write Erase Rewrite

No one is perfect. That is why pencils have erasers

Choosing Which Tense to Write in

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One of errors writers sometimes make is switching back and forth between tense. You must decide whether you will write in the present tense or past tense and stick to one.  Past tense is the most widely used. However, some authors prefer to write in present tense. When in doubt, write in the tense you are more comfortable writing in. Good luck and happy writing.

Proofread your Book

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Proofreading is the last aspect of the writing process before your book gets in the hands of readers. Proofing is necessary no matter what you intend to publish. It is a painstaking process where the text is scrutinized to find errors. Every aspect of the book must undergo this process. This include the cover. No matter how great your story is, your readers will get turned off if your book is riddled with errors. It is always a good idea to have someone proofread your book. A pair of fresh eyes will often catch the errors you missed. Good luck and happy writing.

Write a Good Blurb

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Perhaps you have written a great book, but like me you struggle with writing a good blurb that will catch the eyes of readers. This is something that you have to work on. Some people believe the focus should be on the cover and while the cover can draw the attention of readers, it is the blurb that usually gets my attention and help me decide whether I want to read the book. Practice writing a good blurb. Good luck and happy writing.

Writing Tips

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  1. Be disciplined in your writing. What this means is that you have to make time for writing. Write until writing becomes a habit.
  2. Connect with other writers. Two popular mediums are Goodreads and Facebook writing groups. I have found Facebook writing groups to be a good place to connect with other writers and get feed back. Both Facebook and Goodreads provide opportunities for you to get Beta readers for your book
  3. Write, read and rewrite if necessary. To create a good book takes patience and dedication to your work. Revision is your best friend. You will find yourself doing a lot of it. After all you want your book to be a masterpiece that everyone wants to read. Good luck and happy writing.

Tips for Self-published Authors

More and more people are taking the plunge into the world of writing. Many no longer wait, hoping a publisher will give them a chance and have taken the bold move to self-publish. However, because you are self-publishing that does not mean the quality of your work should not be on par with traditionally published authors.

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Here are a few tips as you embark on your journey to self-publishing.

  1. Do not become disillusioned if your first book does not amass the number of readers you envisioned. It takes time, effort and a lot of patience to make it as a writer so not despair.
  2. Keep writing even if that first book did not get a lot of sales. The more books you have, the more the potential to get readers who might want to purchase.
  3. Get feedback on your writing. Remember the main goal in writing is to create something that others will want to read. There is no point in writing if no one is reading it. Getting feedback is important. You get the chance to find out what others think about your work. The feedback you get can help you decide whether to continue in the same tone you are writing or if you need to make changes. Good luck and happy writing.

Indie Authors Get Your Work Read

Hello Indie Authors, as an author myself I know how important it is to have a second or third pair of eyes to look over your work and catch the errors you may have missed.

I will read, critique and give you feedback on your work of short stories or novels with a word count of up to 50,000 at no cost to you. Interested persons can email me at marvaseaton16@gmail.com

Life Isn’t Always Easy

Even though you might feel fed up about things not going right in your life, you still have to hang in there and keep fighting until you get it right!

Beta Readers

Hi everyone. I am so excited. I just finished writing my book titled ‘ALONE GIRL.’
ALONE GIRL is a story about a young girl’s search for identity. Reeling from the rejection of her father Amelia’s journey takes her down a self-destructive path of men and sex. Will Amelia ever be able to leave her past behind?

I am seeking Beta Readers. If you love reading and are interested in reading this book leave me a comment or email me at marvaseaton16@gmail.com. Thanks to everyone who responds!