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The E-Myth: The book every business owner needs to read
Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, or wantrepreneur struggling to figure out why your business isn’t working? Stephen Gerber’s #1 business book The E-Myth has the answers…
What Is More Lucrative—Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing?
Most authors would like to earn something for their books. The question is: what will make you more money as an author—traditional publishing or self-publishing? Let’s weigh them up.
Nihilism, the New Cool? 4 nihilistic lessons for our COVID-19 world
In our post-truth, #fakenews, COVID-19 world, the philosophical bad boy of nihilism has become the new cool. But can we take anything useful from the idea that life is inherently meaningless? Here are 4 lessons from nihilism that aren’t all doom and gloom…
Which is the best proofreading software—Grammarly or Word’s Spellchecker?
You no doubt know that your writing needs proofreading to ensure that it’s error-free before you publish. But do you know which is the best proofreading program—Grammarly or Microsoft Word’s Spellchecker? What if it’s neither of them…?
How Not to Write a Book: 5 mistakes to avoid when writing nonfiction
When you’re writing a nonfiction book, there are 5 common traps you might fall into. If you can avoid making these mistakes, you might save yourself the cost of hiring an editor! So, let’s look at the top 5 nonfiction writing mistakes…
7 Lessons from the Stoics on How to Cope with COVID-19
In recent years, the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism has appeared in mainstream books and motivational Pinterest quotes. In a world of COVID-19, lockdowns, and recession, what can we learn from Stoicism?
The Worst 5 Pitfalls of Self-Publishing and How to Avoid them
Self-publishing can be a magical thing, as it means that anyone can publish a book. However, there are many potential pitfalls. Here’s your insider’s guide on how to avoid self-publishing mistakes…
Editing vs. Proofreading: What’s the difference?
As a writer or author, you may want a professional to add that extra polish to your work. But do you need a proofreader or an editor, or both? Here’s your insider guide to proofreading vs. editing…
5 Reasons to Write a Non-Fiction Book during Coronavirus Lockdown
In these unprecedented and worrying times, writing a book might be the last thing on your mind! However, here are five good reasons why you might want to write a nonfiction book during the coronavirus lockdown…
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