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  • road with future, past, present written on it, road is surrounded by grass and trees and sunset in the background; past tense or present tense

    Has My Story Happened, or Is it Happening Now? When to Write in the Past or Present Tense

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    Among the plethora of elements a writer has to consider when writing a manuscript is what tense they wish to write their stories in. The tense of a story is separate from the point of view it is told, but thankfully, there are only two tenses to choose between: past and present. In brief and relatively self-explanatory, past tense is used when telling a story that contains events that have already happened (whether in the distant past or recent past). Present tense, on the other hand, is used when telling a story of events that are currently happening or happening…

  • man typing on laptop; editorial critique

    The Editorial Critique: An In-Depth Review of an Author’s Manuscript

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    One of the most popular editorial services offered at Xulon Press is the Manuscript Review, a short, yet detailed review that offers authors a handful of strengths and suggested areas of improvement along with other helpful recommendations for their work. But for the authors who want a more in-depth look into their manuscript and even more recommendations on how to strengthen their work, look no further than the Editorial Critique. Now, the word “critique” can sound rather daunting to writers, but there is no need to feel weary as the Editorial Critique is far from the verbal “bashing” service it may…

  • book cover of Anani and the Brave Hurricane Adventure (Anani y la valiente aventura del huracán), Doris Vega Baez

    Interview with Doris Vega Baez

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    Doris Vega Baez’s children’s book Anani and the Brave Hurricane Adventure (Anani y la valiente aventura del huracán) recently became a No. 1 New Release in Children’s Ancient Civilization Fiction on Amazon, as well as No. 1 New Release in Children’s Hispanic and Latino Stories. Plus, she’s also the Author Support Team Lead for Xulon Press. Doris spends her work days helping writers reach their goals of becoming published authors, and now that she’s a published author herself, I knew she’d have some amazing insights to share. To read our full interview with Doris Vega Baez, visit XulonPress.Substack.com. Q. Can…

  • robot hand reaching out to human hand; How to Use Grammarly as a Writer

    How to Use Grammarly as a Writer

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    Writing a book is not only a monumental task, but it’s also an incredibly rewarding experience. It involves meticulous attention to detail, especially when it comes to grammar, punctuation, and writing style. In today’s digital age, where technology has revolutionized the way we work, there are countless tools and resources available to assist writers in their creative journey. One such tool that has gained immense popularity among writers is Grammarly. It’s a powerful writing assistant that helps improve the overall quality of any written work. With its advanced algorithms and comprehensive features, Grammarly detects grammar and spelling errors and also…