When citing book titles, consistency is key. Under MLA (Modern Language Association) guidelines, full book titles are italicized to distinguish them from shorter works like essays or articles, which require quotation marks. For example, To Kill a Mockingbird is italicized, […]
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First, check the copyright page for phrases like “First Edition,” “First Printing,” or the numerical printer’s key—usually a descending number line like “1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.” A complete line starting with “1” is a
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Copywriting is all about understanding psychology, using precise language to create curiosity and structuring content to keep interest. For fiction authors, mastering these copywriting skills means writing hooks, back-cover copy, and blurbs that grab readers from the get-go and deep
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To write a book from your life story, start by defining a clear theme – the central insight your experiences uniquely reveal. Systematically distill your key events and organize them around that theme rather than a linear timeline. Be authentic,
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