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How to Get Gender-Inclusive Language Right in Your Book

The topic of gender inclusivity can be intimidating for authors as being respectful to everyone is important but we might […]

So, You Want to Be a Proofreader?

Do you dream of eliminating typos from your favourite books or magazines? Do you find yourself spotting errors in adverts, […]

Writing a Book in a Non-Native Language

As a nonfiction book editor, I’m often asked whether it’s possible to publish a book as a non-native speaker or […]

The 5 Grammar Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

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Having proofread over 400 books, I’ve encountered many a common grammar error. The same mistakes pop up time and time […]

How to Self-Publish Your Book: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a book editor, authors often ask me how to self-publish a book and what the self-publishing process entails. In […]

Introduction or Preface: Is There Really a Difference?

When you’re writing a nonfiction book, you might wonder what the difference is between an introduction and a preface. Do […]

Editor Secrets: How Long Will it Take to Edit and Publish Your Book?

As a book editor, I often get approached by authors who have just finished writing and now need an editor. […]

5 Books to Gift Your Loved One

“Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them.” (Neil Gaiman) We all know Valentine’s Day — […]

To Publish or Self-Publish? That is the Special Question…

Well, that’s what Shakespeare might be asking if he was still alive. Indeed, it’s the question on many a budding […]

How to Write a Nonfiction Book: 10 Simple Steps

We’ve all heard the saying “Everyone has one good book in them” or some variation. In fact, the original quote […]

Do You Want to Write? Here Are 4 Writing Styles

Why does it matter? Can’t I write however I want? There are four general stylistic categories that writing falls into. […]

New Nonfiction Releases for February 2023

It’s not the season of love – it’s the season of history books and war memoirs. Take a look at new nonfiction in February 2023.

Do You Want to Write Online? Start with Quora

If you want to start writing online, start first with Quora! Ameesha Green is a titan on Quora. She’s been on […]

The Truth about Typesetting & Why it Matters

Make your typesetting look as professional as your writing! We work with self-published authors so we know the importance of […]

3 Mistakes Article Writers Make

As an editor, I can tell you why your articles don’t get a lot of views Here at The Book Shelf, […]

5 Life-Changing Books You Can Finish in A Week

“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature,” said Maya Angelou. “If I were […]

New Nonfiction Releases for January 2023

New year, same me. You already know that this list is procured with the love and attention of a proud […]

Essential Writing Hacks for Neurodivergent Writers: ADHD/Autism

A couple of weeks ago, we discussed (and subsequently smashed) the ‘Myth of the ‘Natural’ Writer’ and discussed the absolute best thing […]