• man standing in a library doing research, Citations 101

    Citations 101: Becoming an Endnotes Rockstar

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      Writing a book or research paper is an exhaustive process in and of itself. Then suddenly, you’re finished—and what’s left for you to do? Citations. The word alone makes you hang your head with stress over accomplishing yet another tedious feat. However, citations don’t have to be difficult—especially not when you’re using endnotes. Unlike a bibliography, endnotes use superscript numbers that correspond to a numbered note on the endnotes page. Let’s take a look at how this in-text citation would appear in your manuscript: Similar to Bob Dylan, I too live “like a rolling stone,”4 but I try to…

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    Google Docs or Microsoft Word to Write Your Manuscript

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    When it comes to writing your manuscript, there are two popular options to consider: Google Docs or Microsoft Word. Both word-processing tools offer unique features and benefits that can enhance your writing experience. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and considerations of using each platform to write your manuscript. Benefits of Using Microsoft Word to Write Your Manuscript Microsoft Word has long been a go-to tool for writers. Here are some benefits of using Word to write your manuscript: Formatting Options: Microsoft Word provides a wide range of formatting features that allow you to customize the appearance…

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    How to Write a Helpful Self-Help Book: 7 Key Steps

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    Whether you’re an expert in your field or just have a passion for helping others, self-publishing a self-help book can be a rewarding experience. For a self-help book to be helpful for readers though, it needs to hit some key points. Your back cover copy needs to clearly identify the issue your book will address and your content needs to make it easy for readers to put your advice into action in their own lives. Here are seven key points every self-help book needs for it to be helpful: 1. Identify the Issue Your Self-Help Book Will Address The first…