Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: Waiting for Romeo by Diane Mannino

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by us, that highlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication 'can't-wait-to-read' selection is:


Waiting for Romeo (Romeo, #2)Title: Waiting for Romeo
Author: Diane Mannino
Release Date: 8th November 2013
Publisher:--
Find on: Goodreads

Heartbroken by the one guy she simply couldn’t resist, Emilia King is determined to move on. But Logan Prescott is also determined… determined to win her back. He lost the only person who truly mattered to him and now he’ll do whatever it takes to convince Emilia to give him a second chance.

While their att
raction to each other is undeniable, the obstacles they’re forced to confront may be too much. And just when it seems their love for each other is a bond that knows no bounds, Emilia faces her worst nightmare.

With her newfound inner strength, Emilia realizes fighting to be with Logan is her only hope…and waiting for him may ultimately determine not only their future together, but her own destiny.



This book is coming out in 8 days. AAAHH I can't wait anymore! Ever since I've read the first book, Running from Romeo in the series, I've been trying to guess what will happen in Waiting for Romeo. The ending in the previous book really gave me a heart attack! And the cover, isn't it grand? It's so beee-yoo-ti-fuuuuul!

Check out my review of Running from Romeo HERE!


Saturday, October 26, 2013

Review: Water by Heather James

Water (Elements of Power, #2)
Title: Water
Author: Heather James
Release Date: 19 October 2013
Publisher: -
Find on: Goodreads

Quick ReviewWater pooled around my feet, rising at an alarming rate. I stared - panicked - at the palms of my hands, willing the water gushing out of them to stop as miraculously as it had begun.

I only sneezed!

Jasmine is struggling to control her new powers, causing floods and fires with an accidental flick of her wrist. In a desperate attempt to master at least one aspect of them, she travels to the Brizan Realm, where she comes closer to discovering the truth about her parents than ever before. But not everyone wants their secrets revealed.

Alone, powerless and, for the first time in her life, afraid, Roxy has only one thought occupying her mind: escaping Cinaer's clutches before it's too late. Her flight will take her across the ocean, but not in the direction she is expecting. Before she can try and get back to Brae, she needs to rescue herself.

Despite being on opposite sides of the world, the girls soon find themselves closer than ever.


Detailed Review: I am in love with this book. Heather James has once again broken and satisfied my heart. Every word she wrote, every page was so filled with delicacies that it makes you want to devour the book all at once without even stopping to chew through it. That's what Water is. It's like a favourite food you'll never get tired of eating. 

The story has once again entranced and captivated me with its numerous twists and surprises together with its characters. It is written in Roxy and Jasmine's points of view. And besides that, it actually gives us a more brief look into two of the four realms.

If you don't know or have forgotten what the four realms are, here's a recap:

The Helian Realm
The Sephan Realm
The Brizan Realm
The Arcan Realm

In Water, we get to know more about the Sephans and the Brizans. Jasmine, thought to have been a descendant from Helian and Brizan parents, decides to follow her best friend and the Arcan prince Brae to the Brizan realm so she can control the Brizan part of her powers and to find out more about her parentage. But what she finds will shock her.

Roxy, on the other hand, is being controlled by Cinaer and her control-freak mother. Cinaer is determined to use her to gain the throne. When given a chance to escape, she takes it and embarks to the Arcan realm. But something happens before she reaches it. She finds herself in the Sephan realm instead. 

Now, the Sephans, they're like us in the present. They have a democracy. But they do not have technology. They depend completely on nature. So in a way, they are like a bunch of intelligent cavemen (pardon me, Heather, I couldn't find a better phrase to describe them).

I'd also like to present an all new character in the story: Tristan. He's a Sephan protecter and is running for President in his realm. I think he's possibly the most intelligent of his kind in the Sephan realm and to be honest, I do have a love-hate relationship with him. He's actually very intriguing and sadly, the author didn't reveal much about him, which made him seem all the more mysterious. I'd love to know whether he harbours some secret feelings for Roxy ;) 

It is in these two different realms that the two girls, Roxy and Jasmine find themselves so close, no matter how far apart they seem, connected in a way they could never imagine. 

The ending: makes me want to cry and stage a protest against the author for writing such heart-breaking endings. I was not prepared for that. 

Brief Review: I am once again impressed by Heather. Her characters are very powerful with their personalities, especially the girls. Jasmine and Roxy are both amazing heroines. And perhaps it is the idea of having two heroines, not just one that makes the book unique in it's own way. The story itself is already interesting enough, but the characters just makes it even more vibrant.

Final Rating: 5/5 'Totally Amazing!'





QUOTE: 

To most Helians, including Roxy,

All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark---Swami Vivekananda

Your Reviewer: 









Friday, October 25, 2013

TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday #172

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY is a blog hop that is designed to provide as much exposure towards other bloggers as well as yourself, and to expand following. It's hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each whom feature a chosen blog for a week, it's also an interesting way to get to know one another bloggers.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Bookagram: Photograph your fave read in a funny place. 



Hopefully you can see... if not, that's Mystic City by Theo Lawrence. 

Say hi to Elmo! It's his comeback :)


Thursday, October 24, 2013

Promo Post for Without You by Brooklyn Skye

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Hey there chaps,

Welcome to our stop on the Without You Blog Tour!

Below you'll find Promo Post of the Week for Without You by the loveable Brooklyn Skye!


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Click HERE to see the full blog tour schedule! This is going to be a good one! So check out the other stops and get stuck in! You don't want to miss out on this!

 So, firstly, a little bit about the Book. We'll start with the Release date and the Summary!

WITHOUT YOU

by Brooklyn Skye

Release Date: 10/22/13

Goodreads summary:

She was broken when I met her, shattered from the death of her sister and running from love. Not to sound like an egotistical douche or anything, but I fixed her. Put her back together, filled in the cracks, and made her whole. A true fairytale in her eyes.

But now real life is getting in the way: school, jobs, and the unexpected opportunity to travel the world under a legendary photographer. This internship will open doors not even my father’s influence could. It’s something I’ve been waiting all my life for. But so is Quinn, and accepting this internship will mean leaving her. 

And breaking her all over again.



Sounds good right? We thought so, too. Alright take a quick breather...

All good? 

Good! 

Well then, here it is!


Now isn't that a beauty? Such a great cover. Well, great cover for a great book! You'll love it, a real page turner this one.

So, if you're you're not familiar with the author, scroll down for a brief little bio!  Links included. 

https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=b8143a8d43&view=att&th=141cf8812fee8bc1&attid=0.5&disp=inline&realattid=f_hmyi3gvk4&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P-uK24Xg2IcYIMeRsPUKUGh&sadet=1382653123998&sads=7TvwHusYKdkjon0Ys6ZZCa0Ul00 Brooklyn Skye grew up in a small town where she quickly realized writing was an escape  from small town life. Really, she’s just your average awkward girl who’s obsessed with words. You can follow her on Twitter as @brooklyn__skye or visit her web site for updates, teasers, giveaways, and more. www.brooklyn-skye.com 



And last, but certainly NOT least...


A SUPER-DUPER-CRAZY-GOOD  GIVEAWAY, WOOOOO!





Signed picture of cover, signed paperback copy of STRIPPED, and a $50 gift card to either Amazon or Barnes & Noble (winner's choice) (US only) a Rafflecopter giveaway



 ... Okay, one more thing... LISTEN UP TRUSTY BOOKWORMS...

 A Limited Edition of WITHOUT YOU will be available for release

week only which includes a bonus interview between Torrin and

the author!


Both STRIPPED and WITHOUT YOU will be on sale for $0.99. If you

purchase both and forward the receipt to the author at brooklynskye1@gmail.com, she will

send you a handwritten letter!


But psst. it's a secret... you didn't hear this from us! ;)

Without you is now Available from Amazon UK / Amazon US

Get your digital copy of Stripped from Kobo and Barnes & Noble here! Or if you prefer to get it from Amazon...


That's it for now, folks! Hope you enjoyed our stop! So if you've started either of those books, why not give Brooklyn a tweet and tell her about your reading experience?!

And for all those who haven't started...what are you waiting for? I mean, really? ;)


xo




 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: No One Else Can Have You by Kathleen Hale


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by us, that highlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication 'can't-wait-to-read' selection is:

No One Else Can Have YouTitle: No One Else Can Have You
Author: Kathleen Hale
Release Date: 7th January 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Find on: Goodreads

Small towns are nothing if not friendly. Friendship, Wisconsin (population: 688) is no different. Around here, everyone wears a smile. And no one ever locks their doors. Until, that is, high school sweetheart Ruth Fried is found murdered. Strung up like a scarecrow in the middle of a cornfield.

Unfortunately, Friendship’s police are more adept at looking for lost pets than catching killers. So Ruth’s best friend, Kippy Bushman, armed with only her tenacious Midwestern spirit and Ruth’s secret diary (which Ruth’s mother had asked her to read in order to redact any, you know, sex parts), sets out to find the murderer. But in a quiet town like Friendship—where no one is a suspect—anyone could be the killer.


First impressions of the book: creepy... But the cover totally had me going for it. It seems a bit scary but  I'm willing to give it a try though.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Blog Tour Review: Tiy and The Prince of Egypt by Debbie Dee


Hi everyone! Today we're hosting a blog tour for Tiy and The Prince of Egypt by Debbie Dee and will also be doing a review! We hope you can scroll down to see our thoughts of the book!

Title: Tiy and The Prince of Egypt
Author: Debbie Dee
Release Date: 27th September 2013
Publisher: Dolce Books
Find on: Goodreads

Quick ReviewTiy is different than the other Egyptian girls--she has pale hair and more freckles than she wants to count. With her mother consumed by the need to keep up appearances, and her father too busy to care, Tiy just wants to disappear into the background. But her hope for a quiet life is shattered when she rescues Prince Amenhotep from a sandstorm and is rewarded with an invitation to attend the royal school in Egypt’s capital—-a place where girls like her will never belong.

Amenhotep welcomes her into his close circle of friends and their friendship strengthens into a bond neither is willing to lose. But when Amenhotep becomes Pharaoh and is pressured by the priests to marry, the strength of their friendship is threatened. Will Tiy find enough courage to accept Amenhotep’s hand when he wants her to become the next Queen of Egypt, especially when her feelings run no deeper than friendship? And how can she protect him from the Nubian rebels who are determined to take control of Egypt?


Detailed Review: Wow, once again I'm stunned by the author. Debbie, what you have done to me? You have bewitched me with your amazing writing skills! Also after I read the note from the author, it amazed me to find out that most of what I'd read had been real and some incidents had also happened! Wow.


What I loved the most though, were the characters and the relationship between the two main characters. Prince Amenhotep and Tiy had very unique personalities that made them stand out in the book. There were no sudden unexplained changes in them, unless provoked by an incident. They were very solid and therefore enjoyable. I also loved the fact that Debbie described them over a range of ages from 12-17 years old. It shows how they grow and develop due to unfortunate and surprising circumstances which ultimately makes them fall in love with each other. There is no love at first sight in this book; the love is instead built on years of friendship. I liked that Tiy was depicted as the goddess Nekhbet, also known as Desert Guardian, in the book and also in the past.

Tiy by herself is already bright enough but Amenhotep adds more to her otherworldly glow. They complement each other. She is strong because of him and even on her own, she breaks free from her own insecurities and embraced the person she truly was meant to be, despite her differences. She is a very brave character, one I'll find hard to forget in a very long time. She is, what Amenhotep calls her, a Desert Warrior, able to fight battles and save lives.

The setting itself is also very intriguing. I seldom find books set in places like Egypt. I was quite fascinated by the story itself and how Debbie's writing prospers when writing this book.

*Tiy looks very beautiful in that cover.

Brief Review: It is no easy feat. Lots of research and thought were clearly put into it to create what I'd call, an amazing and fast-paced read that doesn't give you time to catch your breath with a compelling story together and well-executed characters. A very good combination you won't want to miss in this book! Once again, Debbie has managed to impress me with her writing skills. Wow.

Final Rating: 5/5 'Totally Amazing!'











QUOTE: 

What I would tell Tiy (if I had a chance),

Whatever you are physically...male or female, strong or weak, ill or healthy--all those things matter less than what your heart contains. If you have the soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. All those other things, they are the glass that contains the lamp, but you are the light inside---Cassandra Clare


Your Reviewer:

Author Bio

Debbie Dee recently moved to southern Idaho with her husband and three children where she is learning
how to be a country girl in her favorite pair of blue heels. She adores fairy tales and happy endings, but secretly crushes on the bad guy now and then. 

As a dedicated musician who practices way too much, she never expected writing would sweep her off her feet until she jotted down a scene from a daydream, which turned into two scenes, which turned into a messy house and her first novel. Since then she hasn’t been able to let a day go by without writing. 

In addition to writing, she plays the piano, harp, violin, and gets in frequent fights with her cello. She loves to read and play board games - when she is winning. 

Debbie is also the author of young adult novels, The Last Witch and The Underground Witch

Author Links:
·        Website: http://www.debbiedee.com/
·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbiedeeauthor
·        Twitter: https://twitter.com/_DebbieDee


Friday, October 18, 2013

TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday #171

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY is a blog hop that is designed to provide as much exposure towards other bloggers as well as yourself, and to expand following. It's hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each whom feature a chosen blog for a week, it's also an interesting way to get to know one another bloggers.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What are some of your favourite magazines? 

This is hard... I don't read magazines. Really!  So nada... I don't really read them at all XD

Cover Reveal: Waiting for Romeo by Diane Mannino

Hi I'm so excited to do a cover reveal for a sequel to a book I absolutely adored!

I loved the first book, Running from Romeo but that cliffhanger in the end was especially heart breaking and ended with lots of tears...

But back to the cover. IT'S BEAUTIFUL. IT'S DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS. I literally swooned when I saw it. It's absolutely amazing. I really thing the cover artist is a genius.

I also want to thank Diane Mannino, the author for letting me share this with you. Hopefully this will bring more attention to the series, which is worthwhile reading!



Title:Waiting for Romeo
Author: Diane Mannino
Release Date: 8th November 2013
Genre: Young Adult/ Romance

Description:

Heartbroken by the one guy she simply couldn’t resist, Emilia King is determined to move on. But Logan Prescott is also determined…determined to win her back. He lost the only person who truly mattered to him and now he’ll do whatever it takes to convince Emilia to give him a second chance.


While their attraction to each other is undeniable, the obstacles they’re forced to confront may be too much. And just when it seems their love for each other is a bond that knows no bounds, Emilia faces her worst nightmare.

With her newfound inner strength, Emilia realizes fighting to be with Logan is her only hope…and waiting for him may ultimately determine not only their future together, but her own destiny.


Check out the first book in the series, Running from Romeo!

















MEET THE AUTHOR!


DIANE MANNINO graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in English Literature. She is a former writer for Museum and Arts Washington and Star Magazine as well as several television shows, including, Inside Edition, American Journal, and E! News Daily. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two beautiful daughters. Running from Romeo is her first novel and she is currently working on the sequel.





Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by us, that highlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication 'can't-wait-to-read' selection is:

And We StayTitle: And We Stay
Author: Jenny Hubbard
Release Date: 28th January 2014
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Find on: Goodreads

When high school senior Paul Wagoner walks into his school library with a stolen gun, he threatens his girlfriend Emily Beam, then takes his own life. In the wake of the tragedy, an angry and guilt-ridden Emily is shipped off to boarding school in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she encounters a ghostly presence who shares her name. The spirit of Emily Dickinson and two quirky girls offer helping hands, but it is up to Emily to heal her own damaged self.

This inventive story, told in verse and in prose, paints the aftermath of tragedy as a landscape where there is good behind the bad, hope inside the despair, and springtime under the snow.


The cover was very nicely done. I love the muse's pose, where she's shivering, which makes the story seem more intriguing. And trust me the story already sounds pretty compelling to me. Cover judgers will buy this book off the shelves, including me.

Friday, October 11, 2013

TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday #170

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY is a blog hop that is designed to provide as much exposure towards other bloggers as well as yourself, and to expand following. It's hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each whom feature a chosen blog for a week, it's also an interesting way to get to know one another bloggers.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Feature your own favourite blogger, have it be a surprise. 

Hmm... my favourite blogger? Well... I picked Nova's blog, 'Musings of A Blogder'. Check out her site, it's really nice :)


Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: Ask Me by Kimberly Pauley






Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by us, that highlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication 'can't-wait-to-read' selection is:

18209531Title: Ask Me
Author: Kimberly Pauley
Release Date: 8th April 2014
Publisher: Soho Teen
Find on: Goodreads

Ask Aria Morse anything, and she must answer with the truth. Yet she rarely understands the cryptic words she‘s compelled to utter. Blessed—or cursed—with the power of an Oracle who cannot decipher her own predictions, she does her best to avoid anyone and everyone. 
 
But Aria can no longer hide when Jade, one of the few girls at school who ever showed her any kindness, disappears. Any time Aria overhears a question about Jade, she inadvertently reveals something new, a clue or hint as to why Jade vanished. But like stray pieces from different puzzles, her words never present a clear picture.
 
Then there’s Alex, damaged and dangerous, but the first person other than Jade to stand up for her. And Will, who offers a bond that seems impossible for a girl who’s always been alone. Both were involved with Jade. Aria may be the only one who can find out what happened, but the closer she gets to solving the crime, the more she becomes a target. Not everyone wants the truth to come out.


First, it was the title which caught my eye since it was so compelling, then the cover since it was so eye-catching and impossible to look away from, then the story. And when you mix in fantasy/paranormal with realistic fiction: THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!! No other words need to be said about this!

Monday, October 7, 2013

Review: Blood of Ancient Kings by V.J.O. Gardner

Blood of Ancient KingsTitle: Blood of Ancient Kings
Author: V.J.O. Gardner
Release Date: 10th April 2013
Publisher: V&E Enterprises
Find on:  Goodreads

Quick Review: A medieval story of love, honor, and courage. As a young prince grows up and advances through the military ranks, with his true identity unknown to his friends, he meets a young girl and they become friends. As the years pass their friendship blossoms into true love, knowing that she already has an arranged marriage and he being royalty most certainly has one as well, they still continue with their relationship. As their friendship progresses he must be courageous as he goes through many trials, testing his love for her, his loyalty to the kingdom, and in doing what’s right as an officer and a gentleman. 


The story spans multiple generations, their families deal with many problems, going from the pain of death, to the joy of birth as they feel the blood of the ancient kings running through their veins. 


The book was written with young adults in mind, however with no foul language, graphic sex or violence they are appropriate for reader’s as young as ten. The author allows the reader’s imagination to fill in between the lines with their own experience, so even parents and grandparents will enjoy them. 


Detailed Review:  My first impressions of this book was, to be honest, quite good. I'm not a cover judger, so I just basically ignored it, but it could do with some more work and details because not ALL readers are like me and usually good and beautiful covers attract the crowd.


The characters were what made the story enjoyable most of all. They were obviously well-planned characters with consistent personalities with no sudden changes. 

The story was fine too, it seemed very original to me since I've not read a plot as good as this. This story was well-planned with some subtle twists. It's not those twists which will give you a heart attack or a sudden crying fit but it will do well as well. It's good to not have to recuperate after a heart attack for once, you know? That's why I liked it.

BUT...

It didn't stand out. Among the books I've read, it wasn't the most memorable book. It didn't stick in my mind after I read it, like some books tend to. And if there were just a little more detailed and well-written descriptions, I would have liked it more. (plus some extravagant twists at least once to give me a heart attack!)

The story spans over three generations but it's altogether not too overwhelming. Instead, I felt really comfortable (no sudden twists/no heart attacks) while reading it. I doubt I'd get that feeling in a very long time when reading a book.

The story starts with two men swapping places. one of them becoming a leader and the other reduced to being a commoner. Then they each have children. whom they want to marry to each other, without their knowledge. Then when they fall in love and then marry each other, they have two sons, who have completely different personalities, resulting in a conflict which their parents cannot intervene, but only fate can resolve. And...

THE END. (There is a cliffhanger but don't worry I won't be ranting about it)

Brief Review: Altogether, Blood of Ancient Kings was an enjoyable debut and I'd love to see some development in terms of Gardner's writing skills in the next book, Quest of The King! Hopefully a better cover next time as well! But I could find no other faults so it will certainly get a well-deserved rating.


Final Rating: 4/5 'Really Liked It!'




QUOTE:


To the kings, princes, princesses and queens in this book and all around the world,

'In the past, people were born royal. Nowadays, royalty comes from what you do.'---Gianni Versace



Your Reviewer: 












Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Guest Post: Eight Productive Self-Editing Tips by Sandra Miller

Eight Productive Self-Editing Tips
If you are a writer and you want to separate yourself from the mediocre talents in your industry, you have to work on your self-editing skills. All writers know how to write, but only great ones know how to edit.
Editing someone else’s work is difficult enough, but writers find it nearly impossible to edit their own writing. The reason is simple – they are too personally attached to it and don’t want to change it, so many of them decide to skip the whole editing process altogether. However, getting your piece right and making it better for your readers is your ultimate goal, so we recommend you to start developing your editing skills through our eight simple tips.


Sandra Miller is a freelance writer at editing service Help. Plagtracker. She is extremely passionate about latest trends in education technology. Keeps developing her writing style and exploring the different types of fiction. Currently takes her first steps toward writing her first YA novel. 



1. Finish writing, then start editing

You have probably heard this advice many times by now, but it is very important: do not stop to edit while you are still in the process of writing. Many writers find it difficult to implement this advice into practice, so they go back to delete entire paragraphs or sentences before they finish the chapter.
It is completely okay to take a break from writing to correct some obvious error, or restart a sentence that doesn’t sound right. This can be done while you are working on your first draft, but you have to keep writing when your creative inspiration is in its full potential.


2. Put the work aside before editing

Before you start editing your work, it would be wise to let it sit for few days, or even a few hours if it’s a short piece, such as a blog post. However, take more time if you have just finished writing a novel. You need to stop obsessing over it for at least one or two weeks before you come back to it and start editing it.
This will help you see your work with a fresh mind, and it will be easy for you to spot the inconsistencies in the characters, the holes in the plot, and the chapters that don’t fit well in the big picture.


3. Change the format

If you physically turn the words into a different format, you will easily spot the mistakes. This is a trick for your mind: you will change the things it is used to seeing, and you’ll start noticing problems that didn’t stand out before.


4. Structure and content needs to be edited first

The greatest mistake most writers make is starting their editing on sentence level – they polish up every single sentence, and then they start cutting out the useless parts of the material. Your work will be much more efficient if you focus on the big picture first. Start looking for useless sections and chapters that should be left out for some reason. Maybe you will think of some missing information that needs to be added, or some sections that require radical revisions.
These major adjustments should be done before you start working on the individual words and sentences.


5. The ‘10% of the word count rule”

Your editing work isn’t done when you’re broadly happy with the flow and shape of your peace. Now is the time to cut on the word count. If you are like most writers, you probably use more words than necessary. That weakens the argument, so you need to cut 10% of the entire word count. 
Get rid of sentences and paragraphs that repeat a point that has already been elaborated. Cut out the wishy-washy phrases and unnecessary adjectives, and you will have a much cleaner piece that will leave stronger impressions.


6. Spell-Check is great, but don’t avoid reading

Your work should be always checked with spell-check, but you should be aware of the fact that some errors go by unnoticed by this tool. Only your careful editing eye can catch homophones and missing words.


7. Read backwards

This is a strange, but effective technique: read the piece starting from the end towards the beginning. If that’s too unusual for you, then increase the font size and read the piece very slowly. At the final stage of editing, everything is so familiar to you that even the most obvious mistakes seem completely natural. These two tricks will help you catch the errors that were sliding past you.


8. Finally: Let it go!


Don’t fall into the trap of endless editing. You need to eventually stop and put your work out in the world. Even if you don’t feel entirely confident, you should publish the work when you catch yourself rewriting a paragraph and then changing it back, or putting commas in and then taking them out. Even if some imperfections remain unedited, you will still have more use from a published piece than from the one that sits on your computer for ages.