Hiring an editor: The good, the bad, and the necessary Ameesha | June 19, 2020 If you’re thinking about hiring a freelance editor for your book, you might be wondering what it’s like to work […]
5+1 Expert tips to pick your nonfiction book topic Ameesha | June 12, 2020 According to a recent survey, 80% of adults have thought about writing a book at some point. But if you’re […]
Did E.M. Forster’s “The Machine Stops” predict the future? Ameesha | June 5, 2020 While nonfiction is our bag at The Book Shelf, E.M. Forster’s The Machine Stops is stranger than fiction. It has an uncanny resemblance […]
On copyright and ‘fair use’: do you need permission to quote people in your book? Ameesha | May 29, 2020 As a nonfiction author, you may want to quote other people in your book—be it to set a certain tone, amplify your […]
The E-Myth: The book every business owner needs to read Ameesha | May 22, 2020 When it comes to business books, there’s no shortage of options available to entrepreneurs, wantrepreneurs, and small business owners hoping […]
What is more lucrative: traditional publishing or self-publishing? Ameesha | May 15, 2020 Some people write books for the love. Some to entertain and enthral readers. Some to make the world a better […]
Nihilism: Four useful life lessons from a bleak mentality Ameesha | May 12, 2020 In a #fakenews and #posttruth era, the 19th-century philosophical bad boy of nihilism has reared its head. Nihilism stems from […]
Which is the best proofreading software – Grammarly or Word’s Spellchecker? Ameesha | May 2, 2020 Whether you’ve written a blog, a book, or some website content, you no doubt know that the text needs proofreading […]
How not to write a book: 5 mistakes to avoid when writing nonfiction Ameesha | April 24, 2020 As a nonfiction book editor, I see my fair share of great first drafts, but also some pretty average ones. A mediocre […]
7 Lessons from the Stoics on how to deal with life’s uncertainties Ameesha | April 17, 2020 Over recent years, the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism has gained a new lease of life. 3rd Century BC ideas […]
The worst 5 pitfalls of self-publishing and how to avoid them Ameesha | April 10, 2020 Self-publishing can be a magical thing. It opened up the publishing world to the masses, enabling anybody to publish a […]
Writers, here is how editing and proofreading differ Ameesha | April 3, 2020 As a writer or author, you may want a professional to add that extra polish to your work. But do […]
5 Ways book writing can be good for your mental health Ameesha | March 27, 2020 We’re living in unprecedented times, when many people are worried about the physical and mental health of their loved ones […]
The importance of fact-checking before publishing: The Gladwell case study Ameesha | March 20, 2020 Times of crisis like this demonstrate how important it is to know truth from fiction. Written content has a huge […]
An editor’s review: Brief answers to the big questions, Stephen Hawking Ameesha | March 13, 2020 I’ll be the first to admit that I hated science at school. And when I say hated, I mean that I’d […]
RIP books: is the written word dying? Ameesha | March 6, 2020 If you read the news, scour forums, or listen to podcasts, you might have encountered sensationalist headlines suggesting that the written word is dead. Or if it’s […]
This is why you don’t spot your own typos Ameesha | February 28, 2020 Have you ever written a blog, proofread it, and posted it—only for someone to point out a glaring typo? Or […]
How much does professional book editing cost? Ameesha | February 21, 2020 You’ve written a book. You’ve done some self-editing. You’ve made the decision to hire an editor and you’re ready to […]