Category: The Author’s Dictionary
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Self-Editing Tips: Essential Steps to Refine Your Manuscript
Editing is a crucial step that can make or break your book’s success, transforming a promising story into a polished masterpiece. Readers are quick to pick up on errors and inconsistencies, so getting the editing right is essential. There are two main types of editing: professional and self-editing. While a professional editor brings valuable expertise…
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The Author’s Dictionary: Incipit
Welcome to The Author’s Dictionary, where we uncover the gems of literary terminology, one word at a time. Today, we’re diving into the intriguing world of “incipit”—a term that might sound like a spell from a magical realm but is very much rooted in the art of storytelling. Incipit: The Grand Opening Picture this: You’re…