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Artificial Intelligence Books: A New Dawn of Writing or a Threat to Authorship?
The so-called generative artificial intelligences are becoming increasingly advanced and the first books written with AI either entirely or partially have already appeared. We’ll see some examples of AI’s impact on writing, copyright, and some notes on plagiarism analyzing the pros and cons.
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Siete palabras del español que no se pueden traducir al inglés
A veces, las palabras pueden perderse en la traducción, especialmente cuando pasamos de una lengua romance como el español a una germánica como el inglés. Estas palabras sin traducción exacta pueden ser difíciles de aprender, pero usarlas es la mejor manera de sonar como un verdadero hablante nativo. En este artículo, echaremos un vistazo a siete…
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How to Publish a Book Online
In the last decades, the editing and publishing processes have become increasingly accessible to normal people, so there are many options to publish a book independently. In this article, we’ll explore the best digital publishing platforms for writers, we’ll discuss the editing process and the advantages of various publishing platforms, and we’ll provide tips on…
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5 Common Mistakes When Self-Publishing on Amazon
In the last few years, there’s been a self-publishing boom using Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). This platform offers several tools and functions to create professional books on your own, and it also has many distribution, printing, and marketing resources for printed and electronic books.
In this article, we will dive into some of the…
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A Complete Guide to Text Connectors: Types and Uses
To effectively convey meaning, texts often need to highlight the relationships between different blocks of content—sentences, paragraphs, or sections. This is where connectors, or discourse markers, come into play. In this article, we’ll explore what connectors are, the types available, and how each one works.
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5 Common Proofreading Mistakes
Proofreading requires attention and thoroughness. But knowing the rules is not enough: proofreaders have to keep in mind who the text is addressed to, which genre it belongs to, and in which countries it will be read. Most amateurs who proofread texts focus on issues related to spelling and typing errors, but proofreading covers much…
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5 Common Mistakes of CVs
Research shows that today, recruiters spend between six and eight seconds on each CV they assess. However, applicants are often dismissed not because of their qualifications, but because of how their CV is presented. Mistakes are very common, and there are plenty of cases of people who have lost a job opportunity due to a…
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The Best Movies About Journalism
Five great stories (some based on real events or people, others purely fictional) that show the nobility, courage and complex personalities that make up journalism.
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5 Common Mistakes Made by Self-Publishing Companies
But this is not a new phenomenon—self-publishing has been around for many years, and many famous authors have published their first works this way. However, self-publishing is not something you should take lightly, and it’s important to know which are the most common errors that can arise during the process.
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Uploading an audiobook to Spotify
Today, artists have the ability to reach a massive audience thanks to content distribution platforms. Therefore, in this article we will see: how to upload an audiobook to Spotify, how to make an audiobook and how much Spotify pays authors.
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8 Movies About Translation
Discover these 8 films that capture the emotions, the adrenaline, and even the danger that translation and interpretation can entail, and that demonstrate how culture approaches these professions.
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Do You Need Editing Services? 5 Situations in Which You May Need a Professional Editor
Never underestimate the power of good writing! Hiring editing services is always a good choice for all kinds of texts. In this article, we’ll first explore what editing services are, and we’ll then talk about the cases in which they are really necessary.
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5 Fantasy Micro-Stories to Awaken Your Imagination
In some ways, micro-stories are a masterclass in storytelling and a great source of inspiration for those who work as creative writers. If you are a writer looking to let your imagination run wild, read on! Here we bring you five micro-stories that will spark your creativity for future projects.
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5 Writing Tips to Improve Your Copy
From hooks to CTAs, the copywriting world is full of strategies to go from a decent copy to an amazing one. In this article we help you discover them!
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Inversions, a Grammar Topic to Boost Your Writing
Do your texts feel simple and have grammar errors? Want to amp up your formal register in your academic writing and don’t know how? Well you’re in luck, because in this article we’ll be going over the world of inversions! Get ready to dive head first into this grammar topic as we talk about its…
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How Do I Get a Publisher to Choose My Manuscript?
Publishers have a global perspective on the publication of a book and are as interested in the quality of the material and the author’s figure as they are in its commercial appeal and the number of followers it may have on social networks. So, if you are wondering how to publish your book and what…
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Sensory Writing: How to Write Using The Five Senses
Are your texts losing their magic? If everything you write ends up becoming a flat, gray blob of disappointment, this is the article for you, my friend. A way to light a fire under your character and place descriptions is to focus on the way you perceive the world around you, that is, through your…
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7 Spanish Words You CANNOT Translate into English
In this article, we’ll take a look at 7 untranslatable Spanish words that will make you say: “How come we don’t have this in English?”.
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Ser or Estar? Spanish Learners’ Endless Struggle
In Spanish, the verbs ser and estar (both “to be” in English) are fundamental and have different uses and meanings. Understanding the distinction between them is crucial to communicating effectively and expressing what’s on your mind. But what makes them different and how are they used in different contexts?
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Why Your Company Should Start Publishing SEO Articles Now
In this article, we’ll go over SEO articles’ main advantages, what an SEO agency does, and why you should consider hiring one.
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What Is SEO? Writing Content to Sell More
When it comes to running a business, SEO and web positioning techniques can be the best allies to achieve a greater number of visits to your website and, consequently, an increase in the number of sales. In this article, we will answer some of the most frequent doubts about SEO copywriting: what is it and…
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From Fanfiction to The Bookstore: Success Stories
Fan fiction is a genre on the rise. Sites like fanfiction.net or Wattpad are full of fan-written stories based on books, movies or series, or even starring famous artists. Some of these texts can reach a million reads (or more!) But what happens when fan fiction leaves the Internet and becomes a book? In this…
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Who Is A Copywriter and What Do They Do?
What does a copywriter do and why is their role so important for a brand when it comes to selling? In this article, we will explore in depth what copywriting is, what types of copywriters there are, and what their main tasks are.
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What Is Academic Reviewing?
Academic proofreading serves to ensure that the text meets the standards of knowledge production. In this article we are going to tell you how academic proofreading and editing work so that you can deliver a flawless thesis.
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Mike Flanagan, a Storytelling Master
Horror is a noble source of inspiration that Mike Flanagan has turned into compelling cinematic experiences that will make your hair stand on end. Meet this incredible storyteller.
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6 Famous Autobiographies Written by Ghostwriters
There’s a fun fact many people don’t know about autobiographies. Despite telling life stories in the first-person, many weren’t written by their protagonists, but by hired writers, known as ghostwriters. Let us tell you more about it.
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How to Write For a Living
Times have changed. And precisely for this reason, in this article we’ll talk about the different ways of writing for a living, to guide those who want to work as writers.
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How to Write Dialogues in Spanish
Have you ever wondered how to properly write and translate dialogues into Spanish? In this article, you will learn how to write dialogues with em dashes and quotation marks in Spanish like a pro.
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Hire Spanish Ghostwriters for Your Self-Publisher Book Business
Looking to expand your Amazon self-publisher book business into the Spanish-speaking world? Smart move! There are around 577 million Spanish speakers across the globe. Plus, Spanish is the second most spoken language by native speakers. So why not sell them some books?
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Complete Guide to Subtitles: How to Make Subtitles for Videos, Movies and Other Audiovisual Content
If you want to know where to download subtitles, how to create them, what types of subtitles there are and where to hire a subtitler, then you’re in the right place—this is the definitive guide to understanding everything about subtitles.
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I want to improve my writing skills! 12 creative writing exercises
The blank page in front of you is asking you to write but you don’t seem to be able to? Here are 12 creative writing exercises to wake your inspiration up.
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How to Write the Beginning of a Book
The beginning of a book is very important because it’s useful to draw attention and hook the reader to continue reading until the end. In this article, we’ll tell you the best ways to write the beginning of a book and we will go through some of the best beginnings in literature.
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7 tips to write a mystery novel
If you’re working on a literary project within the mystery genre, whether it’s a short story or a novel, you’ve come to the right place. Next, we are going to list 7 tips to apply when writing a mystery novel.
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How to Draft a Book Proposal to Publish your Book
After writing a book, the next step is to publish it. At that moment, a long and hard journey to find the perfect publishing house begins and, as part of that journey, it’s necessary to draft a great book proposal.
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What’s the Correct Sitting Posture While Writing?
It’s very difficult to keep a correct sitting posture when we sit down to write, but it’s really necessary to avoid headaches and backaches. In this article, we will tell you how you should sit and we will give you some exercises to help keep a good posture.
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10 Tips for Improving Your Writing Style
How to improve your texts? 10 tips that every writer should follow to achieve a more effective writing.
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How to Overcome Writer’s Block
At one point or another, we’ve all found ourselves in front of the dreaded blank page. Writing an essay, starting a novel, or plotting a short story may seem like fun activities until you sit down to write the first few lines and nothing comes to mind. How can we overcome that writer’s block?
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What’s the Difference Between Editing and Proofreading?
Are editing and proofreading the same things? The answer is no. Despite the fact that editing and proofreading tend to be mistaken, we’re talking about two stages of the process of revising a text, whether it is a book, an article or any other content.
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How Many Pages Should My Book Have?
Many doubts arise while writing a book. Some of the most frequent questions are about length: How long should a book be? How many words and pages does a novel usually have? We bring you some guidelines for you to find the answer.
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How Can I Use Storytelling to Improve my Marketing Strategy
Do you know what storytelling is about? It’s a strategy designed to make your brand known and convey its values effectively.
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How to Choose a Good Title For a Book
Since we know that the title is a very important part of a book, we will let you know what are the types of titles and how to choose the right one for your book.
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What is neutral Spanish?
Elle, ellx, le, lx? If you’re into Spanish, you’ve probably heard about it, but do we know what is neutral Spanish?
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Best Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners and Intermediate Students
Reading in a foreign language is of great help in the learning process. In this article we list ten books of short stories to help you find the perfect one to boost your Spanish skills in a fun way.
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E-book Vs. Paper Book: Pros and Cons of the Kindle
Reading on paper isn’t the same as reading on an e-reader, but that may be a good thing. That’s why we decided to evaluate all the differences between paper and digital books for you.
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Great Writers and their Writing Routines
Writers are really consistent about their routines. That’s why we want to tell you all about the writing routines of some of the most famous writers, such as Virginia Woolf and Ernest Hemingway.
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Movies that Became Books
We all know of some books that were made into movies, but the opposite case (i.e. Movies that were made into books) is harder to find. In some cases, the books only replicate the original movies, in others, they expand the universe the movie created, and in some others they actually reduce it. In this…
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Hire a Translator: 5 Reasons Not to Use Google Translate
Machine translations can be helpful when we travel, but the same cannot be said about professional translations. Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t use Google Translate for everything.
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Hire a Spanish Copywriter
What do copywriters do? What is the purpose of a copy? Is it worth hiring a copywriter? How to hire a copywriter? Where can I find copywriters?
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Hire a Spanish Proofreader
Is proofreading necessary? Is it better to use an automatic proofreader or hire a human proofreader? How much does it cost to hire a professional proofreader?
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Hire a Spanish Writer or Ghostwriter
What is a ghostwriter? How do you hire one? How do you make sure the project is confidential? How does the writing process work? How much does it cost?
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