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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 […]
As a book editor, authors often ask me how to self-publish a book and what the self-publishing process entails. In […]
As a book editor, I often get approached by authors who have just finished writing and now need an editor. […]
“Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them.” (Neil Gaiman) We all know Valentine’s Day — […]
The Book Shelf Editorial Assistant Shelby writes her book reviews in the best way: out of five cats. It’s that time […]
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.
“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature,” said Maya Angelou. “If I were […]
New year, same me. You already know that this list is procured with the love and attention of a proud […]
Every year, I say: I will read more. And each December, I wonder why I don’t. I’m not alone. Reading […]
If we were to equate J.K. Rowling’s impressive rise to literary fame to one of the seven basic story archetypes, […]
“The Six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, write, write, write.” Ernest Gaines Like most writers, I started because I […]
Let me preface by admitting that I started this list because I love reading. I read quite a lot (too […]
Welcome to Out of Five Cats November! Here at The Book Shelf, we love reading, publishing, and cats. So, let’s […]
It’s Nonfiction November and this month I’m reflecting on the great books which got me through the year. With the […]
Short nonfiction books are easy to read and snappy but packed full of lessons, teachings, and experiences that are vital […]
by Olga Bialasik Last week, we talked about getting your poetry published and the various avenues available for this. But […]
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