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To: Lazamataz
Good stuff - I have published seven of my own and a dozens for others through Amazon>

My only add is to the editing - Whether you self edit or use an editing service, listen to your book....several times. If using Word, use the Read Aloud command. If not, there are numerous free programs to listen to your manuscript. Very important.

I learned this after I started doing my own narration for audiobooks - I not only caught typos that the editor did not catch but also lines or words that might create a stumbling block for readers (if they have to read a sentence twice to understand it, it stinks).

Have fun!

9 posted on 09/01/2025 6:42:09 AM PDT by IrishPennant (Days may go by slow...but the years go by so fast!)
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To: IrishPennant
My only add is to the editing - Whether you self edit or use an editing service, listen to your book....several times. If using Word, use the Read Aloud command. If not, there are numerous free programs to listen to your manuscript. Very important. I learned this after I started doing my own narration for audiobooks - I not only caught typos that the editor did not catch but also lines or words that might create a stumbling block for readers (if they have to read a sentence twice to understand it, it stinks).

Outstanding suggestion! Thanks!!!

15 posted on 09/01/2025 6:52:15 AM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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