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How to start a short story: Write your own story

With the right amount of help and sheer determination, you can be on your way to telling your own compelling story.Continue reading How to start a short story: Write your own story →

July 28, 2021June 27, 2024

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Posted in WritingTagged Becoming a writer, Self-development, Short story, Short story writing, Writing, Writing tips
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Don’t Make These Podcast Mistakes: Book Publicity That Works

In this post, I’ll share three main mistakes people make on a podcast and how you can avoid them and represent yourself and your work well. Continue reading Don’t Make These Podcast Mistakes: Book Publicity That Works →

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026

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Posted in Book tours, Interviews, Podcasts, WritingTagged bad interview habits, Book publicity, common podcast mistakes, communication mistakes, how to answer podcast questions, how to be a great podcast guest, how to prepare for a podcast interview, how to sound better on podcasts, how to sound confident, podcast guest preparation tips, podcast mistakes, Podcast tips, Self-development

Book Review: What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena

A teenage girl is found murdered in a hayfield, and her boyfriend, her gym teacher, and a creepy Home Depot customer are suspects.Continue reading Book Review: What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena →

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

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Posted in Book reviewsTagged Book reviews, Mystery novels, Shari Lapena, Summer reading, Writing
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Why stories get rejected and how to fix them

In this post, I share two reasons why stories get rejected and how to fix them.Continue reading Why stories get rejected and how to fix them →

July 22, 2024January 26, 2026

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Posted in WritingTagged Becoming a writer, Journey of the Art, Rejection, Short story writing, Submissions

From Nigeria to Canada: Building my editing career

Follow my editing journey and find out how I continued my editing career in Canada.Continue reading From Nigeria to Canada: Building my editing career →

January 29, 2024July 7, 2024

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Posted in EditingTagged Editing career, Editing in Canada, Editing tips

How to start writing again

If you’ve set a writing goal and are finding it difficult to accomplish, you’ll learn a few tips to help you get back on track.Continue reading How to start writing again →

February 27, 2023June 27, 2024

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Posted in WritingTagged Becoming a writer, Writing challenge, Writing communities, Writing tips

Six tips to overcome your writing challenge

In this post, I will share six systematic tips to overcome your writing challenge.Continue reading Six tips to overcome your writing challenge →

January 17, 2023June 27, 2024

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Posted in WritingTagged Becoming a writer, Writing challenge, Writing tips

Emails: 5 tips to enhance business communication

I’ve got five tips to help you improve your business communication skills and ensure your emails produce the results you want.Continue reading Emails: 5 tips to enhance business communication →

February 14, 2022June 27, 2024

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Posted in Editing, WritingTagged Grammar, Grammatical errors, Writing, Writing tips

Writing a novel for the first time: 3 important things to know

This article shares three basic things every beginner writer should know before writing a novel.Continue reading Writing a novel for the first time: 3 important things to know →

January 12, 2022June 27, 2024

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Posted in Editing, WritingTagged Beginner writers, Publishing, Writing communities, Writing tips

Five common grammatical errors to avoid in 2022 

Grammatical errors are like hair in a bowl of soup. This article will share common grammatical errors you should avoid in 2022. Continue reading Five common grammatical errors to avoid in 2022  →

January 3, 2022June 27, 2024

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Posted in Editing, WritingTagged Editing, Self-development, Writing, Writing tips

4 tips on getting a beta reader

The ultimate purpose of a beta reader is to make your story better. You must be willing to accept criticism. Continue reading 4 tips on getting a beta reader →

December 28, 2021June 27, 2024

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Posted in Editing, WritingTagged Beta readers, Feedback, Writing, Writing communities, Writing tips

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