What’s up, grammar geeks! We’re kicking off a new series on our blog called Smart Grammar, and we have a question for you: Do you know what a homonym is? According to Dictionary.com, homonyms are words that are pronounced the same but different in meaning. Two of the most recognizable examples are bare versus bear…
Author: Anita Lovett
Wordsmith. Anxiety warrior. Flawed human striving for better.
Anita is the founder and lead wordsmith of Anita Lovett & Associates, Team ALA. She has 15 years of experience as a developmental editor and freelance writer and specializes in indie author projects.
5 Tips to Stay Professional in the Work-At-Home Life
You know what irritates me? People who treat at-home work like it’s a punchline. I’m talking about the folks who act like working outside of the traditional office is a never-ending vacation. While it does have perks, working from home is no joke. The Importance of Professionalism It doesn’t matter if you’re manning a customer…
How to Build a Blog Readership
Nowadays, if you’re starting a small business or building a brand, you need to create a company blog. Blogging generates so much value and evergreen, content-driven advertising that you’d be insane to ignore or neglect it. But how do you build a blog readership? Do you need to? Understand this: It doesn’t matter who or what…
Smart Grammar: It’s Coming to a Facebook Live Near You
The debut episode of Smart Grammar is coming to a computer or mobile device near you! Don’t know what I’m talking about? You’re about to, dear reader. You see, we’ve decided to do something crazy. We have no idea how it’ll turn out, but we’re willing to give almost anything at least one try. Have…
5 Tips for Instantly Gripping Copy
Successful content marketing hinges on engagement. Discover the top five techniques for creating instantly gripping and engaging copy for your blog or website so your content doesn’t flatline.
National Proofreading Day: 10 Tips to Proof It Up!
Did you know it’s National Proofreading Day? That’s right, folks! It is officially March 8, 2017, and that little ‘ol 8 makes it National Proofreading Day. To celebrate today’s dedication to error-free writing, we thought we’d share our top 10 tips for proofing it up. Don’t Get Caught With Errors To err is human, but it doesn’t…
Barnes & Noble Steps Further Into the Indie Book Realm
One of the biggest bookstore chains in the U.S. launches a program to bring independently published books to the traditional printing press. What does this mean for indie authors?
How to Captivate an Audience of Readers
Everyone loves a great story, and headlines are worth 90% of the advertising dollar. There’s more to capturing an audience through words than you might think…
How to Create an E-Book Marketing Campaign
Propel your self-publishing ventures to new heights. Learn the ins and outs of a successful e-book marketing campaign.
The Oxford Comma – Is It Dead?
Enter the Oxford Comma Wars. Regardless of which side you support, it’s always prudent to understand the grammar behind the struggle.
Book Review: Tangled by Em Wolf
There are two kinds of books in this world; the ones you can’t stop reading and the ones you put down. Every author wants their story to be the former. They aim to keep you so entranced that you forgo necessities like sleep just to see what happens next. Tangled by Em Wolf delivers just that –…
8 Tips for Planning Killer Blog Content
Ready for 2016 to break sales records? One way to start knocking conversion out of the park is to baby your blog. Learn how content planning is essential to successful blogging and how you can plan killer content.
