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Archives for June 2018

Social Media Platforms: The Opportunity, Cost, and Opportunity Cost

By Jared Dees

As an author, I want to make an impact on the most people possible. To do that I have to connect with people on platforms where my audience likes to communicate, connect, consume, and create content. The puzzle I am trying to solve is where to focus my time and energy instead of trying to…

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June 20, 2018 Filed Under: Marketing

The Three Phrases that Inspire Science Fiction

By Jared Dees

In his introduction to the sixtieth anniversary edition of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, Neil Gaiman lists three phrases that inspire works of science fiction/speculative fiction: What if . . . ? If only . . . If this goes on . . . Fahrenheit 451 is a “If this goes on . . .” story…

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June 19, 2018 Filed Under: Author Tips, On Writing

Immerse Yourself in Your Genre

By Jared Dees

Many successful writers offer the same and simple advice to new writers: read a lot and write a lot. It isn’t just the act of reading that is important though. To make that reading time as effective as possible, you need to read and reflect on what authors are doing well. This will help you…

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June 18, 2018 Filed Under: Author Tips, On Writing

Which is correct: Best Seller, Bestseller, or Best-seller?

By Jared Dees

Once your book sells very well, what do you call it: best seller, bestseller, or best-seller? As is the case with so many things in the English language, multiple versions are acceptable. Look, for example, at the names for the following lists: The New York Times Best Sellers Wall Street Journal Best Sellers Barnes &…

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June 17, 2018 Filed Under: Author Tips, On Writing, Which is correct?

Which is correct: simpler or more simple?

By Jared Dees

Many years ago I took a two-day course on Chicago Manual of Style. It was a great review of high school English classes and I learned much more than I expected. The lesson that stood out to me the most was that grammar and usage is, for the most part, a relative science. There are…

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June 16, 2018 Filed Under: Author Tips, On Writing, Which is correct?

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