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Comment on What Makes a Good Book Subtitle? by matt phillips

matt phillips — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:57:06 +0000

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Comment on One Word or Two? Common Words that Get Confused by Barbara McNichol

Barbara McNichol — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:45:19 +0000

Yes, look for more in the next installment. Thanks for your suggestions, Rebecca.

Comment on One Word or Two? Common Words that Get Confused by Rebecca Morgan

Rebecca Morgan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:03:43 +0000

Thanks for addressing my issue here!

These are some others I see commonly mixed up: makeup/make up, followup/follow up, handout/hand out and carryon/carry on.

Let’s see if we can come up with a comprehensive list!

Comment on One Word or Two? Common Words that Get Confused by Mellanie True Hills

Mellanie True Hills — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:38:21 +0000

Follow up vs. followup – is a commonly confused duo.

Comment on One Word or Two? Common Words that Get Confused by Jamie Winkelman

Jamie Winkelman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:33:35 +0000

I often get tripped up by “followup” and “follow up.” I’m forever going to my dictionary to make sure I use the correct word(s) in the right context.

Comment on Write from Your Soul – Here’s How by P Katz

P Katz — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:44:50 +0000

this message really hit home for me. Thanks, P

Comment on 10-Step Checklist for Writing Your Book Title, Subtitle by Barbara McNichol

Barbara McNichol — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:06:56 +0000

Thanks for your comment. I encourage you to contact Susan Kendrick for additional helping on titles and back cover copy. susan@writetoyourmarket.com
Best, Barbara

Comment on 7 Writing Mistakes Editors are Constantly Fixing by J.P. Hansen

J.P. Hansen — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:53:18 +0000

How about not using the sentence’s true verb? Even seasoned writers occasionally send to an editor a sentence such as “he stood there watching the sunset.” It should read “he watched the sunset.” It’s a subset of #5, but I had to mention it—a pet peeve.

Comment on 10-Step Checklist for Writing Your Book Title, Subtitle by Alvin

Alvin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:32:25 +0000

I found this page on Google…

I’m trying to figure out a subtitle to my new ebook I’m working on, entitled “Move the Chain”, which is a step-by-step guide for NFL undrafted players on how to pursue a pro football career even though they may not have been drafted.

I got some good tips from your page, thanks! I just have to keep working to figure out the perfect subtitle.

Comment on Dan Poynter’s Secrets of Book Promotion Program by Carolyn Howard-Johnson

Carolyn Howard-Johnson — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:25:30 +0000

Barbara, I’m glad that you agree with me that this kind of a program can be very helpful for authors.

Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Excited about the second edition (now award-winning!) of The Frugal Book Promoter,
http://www.budurl.com/FrugalBkPromo