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Why Proofreading Matters

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When I began working inside an 80-year-old publishing house, I quickly learned two things about proofreading matters: a) a daily cappuccino was my friend, and b) there was a bigger meaning behind two small shelves of books near my office (aka cubicle). Proofreading Matters Those shelves, it turned out, held our latest printed titles, and some of them - okay, many of them - had little yellow … [Read more...] about Why Proofreading Matters

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How to Give an Old Story New Life

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Updated post as of 11/11/18! Read how one old story was given new life - three times! I wanted to give you an example of a rejected project that nagged at me until I finally sat down and rewrote it in Scrivener, converted it to an ePub, then released it as a novella out into the world. This is how I gave an old story new life. The Christmas Thief, a cozy mystery, started off years ago as a … [Read more...] about How to Give an Old Story New Life

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About Julie Carobini

Overwhelmed? Unsure of how to start? I'm the author of more than two dozen novels helping writers learn the basics of indie publishing. Here you'll find plenty of lifelines - practical advice & inspiration - we all need for the journey. Welcome! Read More

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