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10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Professional Editor for Your Book

January 2, 2020.Reading time 12 minutes.
10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing An Editor for Your Book Read more at ShellyRawlings.com10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing An Editor for Your Book | Read more at ShellyRawlings.com

Don’t jump into a professional edit too fast—here are 10 questions you should ask before committing to an editor.

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The Simple Way to Boost Traffic to Your Author Website: A Blog!

December 17, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.
Boost Traffic To Your Author Website In One Easy Step: Add a Blog! | ShellyRawlings.com

You don’t turn on the TV to watch the commercials, do you?

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5 Ways to Boost Your Creativity and Beat Writer’s Block

October 27, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.
Beat Writer's Block | 5 Ways to Boost Your Creativity At Home in 2021 | Read more at ShellyRawlings.com

If you’re feeling out of your element, these five strategies will help you get those creative juices flowing.

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Ask An Editor: How Do Editors Get Paid?

October 18, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.
Ask An Editor: How Do Editors Get Paid? | ShellyRawlings.com

The mystery is solved.

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3 Things You Need in Your Query Letter to a Literary Agent

August 28, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.
3 Things You Need in Your Query Letter to a Literary Agent | ShellyRawlings.com

Remember: it’s not about you, it’s about your book—and what it can do for them.

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The #1 Reason People Aren’t Reading Your Writing (+ How to Fix it!)

August 15, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.
The Number 1 Reason People Aren't Reading Your Writing + How to Fix It | ShellyRawlings.com

Unless you’re writing the next Harry Potter novel, getting your book in the hands of readers is always going to be an uphill battle.

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9 Best FREE Prewriting Resources for Aspiring Authors

October 17, 2016.Reading time 12 minutes.
9 BEST FREE PREWRITING RESOURCES FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS | ShellyRawlings.com

Whether you’re prepping for November or you’re just in the midst of working on your latest W.I.P., you won’t want to miss these free online prewriting resources.

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Ask An Editor: How Do I Make My Writing Great?

August 5, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.
Ask An Editor: How Can I Be A Great Writer? | What Your Writing Is Missing | ShellyRawlings.com

If you have this in your writing, there’s a good chance your readers will be coming back for more.

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