Books anywhere may be printed on very expensive paper if they are intended for the book-as-art market. The papers currently in use in the U.S.A. for a novel, even for print-on-demand, are likely to be acid-free archival paper, perhaps 80lb weight. This gives a nice feel to the pages, and is durable. What type of […]
Why are papers printed in a two column format?
Two columns makes it easier to have short lines, without resorting to small paper size, large font sizes, or huge margins. Thus you still get a high density of text per page, and it keeps page counts down (and the associated costs). What is a 2 column format? A two-column bulleted list is a formatting […]
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Third Person POV: What level of telling is acceptable for character motivation?
Can a third-person narrator be a character? Each character is therefore referred to by their names or the third-person pronoun she. The narrator does not exist as a character in the story, and the girls do not acknowledge the narrator’s presence. However, the narrator is omniscient, which means that they know what the characters are […]
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What’s the best way to distinguish between co-authors?
How do you distinguish an author from a co-author? Lead Author: He/She is also called as the first author and is the one who carries out the research as well as writes and edits the manuscript. Co-Author: He/She is the one who collaborates with the lead author and makes significant contribution to the manuscript. How […]
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Know any metaphors about women that…?
What are 10 common metaphors? Here are the most common metaphors used in everyday life: Life is a race and we never realise that we are running towards nothing! He is the light of my life. For this whole year, this room has become my prison. Love is a fine wine! My heart’s a stereo […]
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How to avoid becoming frustrated while writing
How do I stop being frustrated when writing? Essentially, when you feel those familiar feelings of frustration, stop and do something else that you love. Give your mind a break and who knows, the distraction might spark creativity that will snap you out of your funk and get you right back to your writing! Don’t […]
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A location for a big event
What do you call an event location? Venue synonyms The definition of a locale is a specific place, especially in a story. 2. 0. Why is a location important for an event? Location Location is an important concern because it can influence who attends your event (attendees and speakers). If your venue is in an […]
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Time measures in fantasy worlds
Days, Weeks and Months. Days tend to be a safe bet in fantasy, as they are defined by the rising and setting sun and are an obvious measure of time passing. Of course, sometimes fantasy worlds have more than one sun, or name it differently, but otherwise the concept remains the same. How do you […]
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Does anyone know the average number of times a new author has to submit before acceptance?
How many times can you submit a manuscript? Hi, It is not recommended to submit a manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. “Articles submitted for publication must be original and must not have been submitted to any other publication. “ How many submissions do publishers receive? Usually between three and ten. […]
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How to express uncontrollable sadness
How do you express deep sadness? How to express sadness Let it out: vocalize your feelings (cry, yell, scream, etc.) Get creative: draw, paint or sculpt. Let loose: listen to music that reflects your sadness and dance to it. Put it in writing: write about your feelings in a journal or keep a sadness diary. […]
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