Writing’s hard work. When you’re grinding through a draft, a business proposal, a testimonial or writing a speech, it’s tempting to let your fingers do the thinking. You reach for phrases that feel right. They’re smooth. Familiar. Harmless. They’re also worn out. I’m not talking about clichés exactly. More like recycled comfort food. Easy lines […]
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Why Showing is the Secret to a Killer Story! One of the most potent techniques when writing is showing rather than telling. Showing invites readers into the world of your story, allowing them to experience it firsthand, while telling can distance them. The difference between these approaches isn’t always noticeable, but with some trimming, you
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An independent book publisher, such as Smiling Eyes Press, can be a valuable resource for authors seeking to bring their book from idea to publication. In contrast to traditional publishing houses with limited resources and a narrow focus on specific genres, Smiling Eyes Press offers a personalized and comprehensive approach to book publishing. Key Benefit
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Redundancy is like buying the same sparkly handbag in two colours—it seems like a good idea at first, but you’re doubling up unnecessarily. In writing, redundancy means expressing the same idea twice in different ways. While it may seem harmless, these double expressions can make your text clunky and less engaging. Say More with Less
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In the noisy world of content creation, clichés are the equivalent of static on a radio station—distracting, annoying, and entirely avoidable. Phrases like “Data is the new oil” or “Fail fast” may have started as fresh insights, but over time, their overuse has rendered them stale and ineffective. Instead of inspiring readers, clichés often provoke
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In the world of writing and publishing, editors play a crucial role in ensuring that written works are of the highest quality possible. One thing that editors commonly do is remove repeated text, which can be a significant issue in writing. Editors also work to help release writers from “jail,” a term used to describe
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Fiction writing is a fascinating and complex art form that allows writers to create entire worlds and characters from their imaginations. While the possibilities are endless in fiction writing, every good story needs a few key elements to succeed. This blog post will explore some of these elements and provide tips and advice for aspiring
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Every writer knows the advice: Show, don’t tell. It’s a mantra often passed around like a well-worn hand-me-down. But what does it mean, and why is it beneficial in crafting an engaging, immersive story? It boils down to one simple principle: making the reader feel, see, and experience the world through the characters and their
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Welcome to the exciting world of writing, where every word you choose has the power to captivate, inspire, and inform your readers. The preface is one of the most crucial elements of any book, mainly non-fiction. Often overlooked or rushed through, a well-crafted preface can be your secret weapon to connect with your audience and
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What I learned as a non-fiction author My significant other was happy that I didn’t have a heart attack. I did, however, sit too long, drink too much coffee, and miss meals. I realized this after publishing my first book, Stop the Denial: A Case for Embracing the Truth about Fitness, in 2017. I even
