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Feb 3
5 min

Six Editing Secrets to Improve Your Writing

I coach writers to distinguish between writing and editing. Today, six different steps I use to edit articles, blog, and book manuscripts.

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Dave Ficere

Jan 19
4 min

Write Your Book in 2021!

Is 2021 the year you are going to write your book? I know why you've been putting it off.

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Dave Ficere

Jan 5
7 min

7 Easy Steps to Improve Your Writing

Writing is a skill and a craft that must be honed, practiced, and fine-tuned. Your writing will improve the more you work at it.

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Dave Ficere

Dec 15, 2020
3 min

What is a Ghostwriter?

A ghostwriter writes for you, helping you communicate your message or story in your style and voice.

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Dave Ficere

Dec 8, 2020
5 min

“So, What Do You Charge?”

“How much do you charge?” is the top question prospective clients ask, but the answer is not as easy as just quoting an hourly rate.

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Dave Ficere

Dec 1, 2020
5 min

Are You Asking the Right Questions?

When interviewing a subject, utilize the tried and true journalistic method of asking the five “W”s.

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Dave Ficere

Nov 24, 2020
4 min

Give Thanks

It’s Thanksgiving Week here in the United States, a time we set aside to count our blessings and give thanks to God for His provision.

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Dave Ficere

Nov 17, 2020
4 min

When Should You Hire A Book Editor?

First-time authors typically make several mistakes about hiring an editor. One is thinking they can go it alone, without outside help.

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10 Tips To Turn Your Book into an Audiobook

Dave Ficere

Nov 10, 2020
6 min

10 Tips To Turn Your Book into an Audiobook

Last month I wrote about the burgeoning audiobook market. It’s growing by an estimated 25 percent a year, even in a year that has seen...

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Dave Ficere

Nov 3, 2020
3 min

Happy New Year!

Are you making plans for next year? Will 2021 be the year you tell your story to the world and act on what you have been putting off?

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