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As a nonfiction book editor, I’m often asked whether it’s possible to publish a book as a non-native speaker or […]
When you’re writing a nonfiction book, you might wonder what the difference is between an introduction and a preface. Do […]
We’ve all heard the saying “Everyone has one good book in them” or some variation. In fact, the original quote […]
As an editor, I can tell you why your articles don’t get a lot of views Here at The Book Shelf, […]
A couple of weeks ago, we discussed (and subsequently smashed) the ‘Myth of the ‘Natural’ Writer’ and discussed the absolute best thing […]
by Peri Cimen We’ve all been there. Whether you’ve been staring at a blank Word document for days or hit […]
by Shelby Jones Writing can be a minefield and many would certainly prefer to traverse great fields of potential dynamite […]
Ameesha
Whether you’re writing a self-help book, a personal development blog, or even an inspirational podcast script, your primary goal is […]
Guest post: By Shazeen Iqbal, The Writer Vending Machine A nonfiction book is a unique journey where the author communicates factual […]
As a nonfiction author, you may want to quote other people in your book—be it to set a certain tone, amplify your […]
As a nonfiction book editor, I see my fair share of great first drafts, but also some pretty average ones. A mediocre […]
In the last few guides, we looked at the top five grammar errors and the top three punctuation errors. But there’s another area […]
So, we’ve looked at the most common grammar errors. But what about punctuation? Some of the most heinous crimes against writing […]