Self-Publishing Guide

Everything you need to know about the logistics of self-publishing: writing, editing, legal, marketing, funding, ebook conversion, sales and distribution

Other Self-Publishing Tips

by Sabrina Editing

Self-publishing can be a challenge. To do it successfully, you basically run the business of you. Below are some additional things, aside from the writing, editing, marketing, and conversion, to keep in mind.

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Blogs Worth Reading

by Sabrina Editing

Below is a list of blogs that may come in handy. They cover grammar, writing, ebooks, and publishing. I’ve also included a few of my friends’ blogs. Some of them are informative, some are quirky, and all are worth looking at.

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11 Tips for Writing

by Sabrina Information
writing tips

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, by Ildar Sagdejev Author Colson Whitehead wrote an article in the New York Times outlining 11 rules on the art of writing. Among them include showing AND telling, write what you know, and of course, don’t worry much about rules. Read the full list here.

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Writing Sex

by Sabrina Musings

I’m taking an online class, via UCLA Extension, called Writing Sex. It’s interesting. So far, I’ve learned that good sex writing revolves around good character development, and bad sex writing relies too much on cliches and the actual sex act. Does sex writing matter? Well, yes. Just like any other type of writing, it is [...]

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Writing Non-Fiction for Children

by Sabrina Information

Nonfiction children’s writing covers a very broad category. I was not aware just how broad nonfiction children’s writing can be though, until I read Anastasia Suen’s book, Picture Writing: A New Approach to Writing for Kids and Teens. So, here is a list of information I have gleaned from Suen about writing nonfiction for children. Read [...]

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Types of Writing Part 2

by Sabrina Information

In this article are definitions for various types of children’s books and freelance nonfiction. This is not an exhaustive list; it is merely a list of words and definitions I have come across so far relating to writing for money. Read it here.

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Types of Writing Part 1

by Sabrina Information

So, I have recently broken into the world of creative writing, and I was a little surprised to find out just how many types of creative writing forms exist. Here’s a list with definitions of all the creative writing forms I have stumbled upon so far. I hope it helps those of you who are also [...]

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Writing For a Newspaper Part 2

by Sabrina Writing

Here is the second part of my tips for writing for a newspaper. Writing Articles After all the interviewing and hunting for information, the actual writing of the article is fairly simple, and much like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. You have to figure out the most important parts of the story, and then piece [...]

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How To Write a Strong Cover Letter

by Sabrina Writing

Writing a cover letter can seem like a daunting task. However, when you submit a cover letter along with your resume, you are showing  your potential employer initiative and you are setting yourself apart from your competition. The following guidelines will help you write a strong cover letter. Read it here.

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Writing Styles

by Sabrina Writing

There are many types of writing, and it’s amazing how each style of writing is so different from other styles of writing. For example, technical writing tends to be more cut-and-dry and explanatory, whereas creative  writing is all about good descriptions and telling a story via a character’s actions instead of explaining what is going [...]

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Writing For a Magazine

by Sabrina Writing

Writing for a magazine can be a difficult transition from writing for a newspaper. At least that’s how it was for me. The first time I wrote anything magazine style was actually for a class I took to earn my Professional Writing minor. I remember being a little smug. Since I had spent the last [...]

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Writing for a Newspaper Part 1

by Sabrina Writing

Writing for a newspaper can sometimes be tricky. When I first started writing for a daily newspaper, I had to learn a lot of the tricks of the trade as I went along. But sometimes this ended up being quite frustrating.  So, here are some tips I have learned over the past few years. Read [...]

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How To Improve Your Grammar

by Sabrina Editing

When it comes to writing for a living, grammar is incredibly important. However, many people may not have learned about English grammar since middle school. So here are some common grammar rules that are not always easy  to remember. Read it here.

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