How to find the right nonfiction editor for you

With publishing houses overwhelmed and the resulting explosion of self-publishing taking place, some authors may need…

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Strong Thesis/Dissertation Statements To Consider When Writing

What is a Thesis Statement? Thesis statements are found right at the start of a thesis or dissertation, usually in the…

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Is There A Formula For Writing Fiction?

Famed horror writer Stephen King famously told The Wall Street Journal, “The thing is, I don’t outline, I don’t…

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What to do when you’re stuck in your research

If you ever find yourself stuck in your research project, there’s no need to panic⎯we can make use of many…

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Creative Writing Advice

My name is Dr. Jeff, and I am one of the editors at FirstEditing. Before my editing career, I was an academic,…

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Location Split – Improve Your Story Writing

Location Split - Improve Your Story Writing https://youtu.be/CyDP9sL7cGw Location split just means that a location…

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Why Should I Pay For a Professional to Proofread My Work?

We’ve all felt it; that cringe in sympathy for a coworker who sent out a very important email to the whole team,…

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Is There a Formula for Writing Fiction?

Most fiction writers have an image of themselves in their favorite writing nook, comfy, beverage of choice nearby,…

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How to Structure a Thesis

The term “thesis” comes from the Greek θέσις, meaning “something put forth,” and refers to an…

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Emotional Impact – Improve Your Story Writing

Emotional Impact - Improve Your Story Writing https://youtu.be/X2ek-8e3QU8 Whether you’re a fiction writer or…

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10 Red Flags From Editors

When seeking a professional editor, you need a partner for your manuscript. Many freelancers claim that they have…

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Sense of Touch

In this chapter, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about the sense of touch in fiction…

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What to Look for in a Fiction Editor?

The recent changes in the publishing industry, such as the advent of self-publishing, have presented a number of…

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The Difference Between Fiction and Non-fiction Writing

Fiction and non-fiction are the two most bandied words used to describe literature. If you’ve ever struggled to get…

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Sense of Taste

In this episode, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom as we go through the next element, the sense…

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Sense of Sound

In this chapter, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins us again as we move right along with our exploration of the…

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Types of Essay

What is an Essay? We can loosely define an essay as a relatively short piece of writing on any given topic or subject.…

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Sense of Smell

  Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about the sense of…

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Creative Non-fiction: What is it?

Just when you thought you had heard of all genres of writing, and got your head around them, here comes another one.…

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Best Book Marketing Tips

What is book marketing? Book marketing, in its simplest form, is essentially the same as any marketing—getting your…

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How to Use Sight in the Story

The five basic elements that make your fictional story interesting and lively are sight, sound, smell, touch, and…

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10 Questions to Ask a Potential Editor for Your Book

When hiring a professional editor, you are choosing a new partner for your manuscript. Thus, we recommend these 10…

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Objects in Fiction Writing

Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to discuss objects in fiction writing. Learn why…

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How to Get Your Research Published

For any researcher, publishing a research paper with a reputable journal gives it validity and credibility. In turn,…

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