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[First Impression] Grammarly Premium Account

[First Impression] Grammarly Premium Account

by Suhaili Shazreena | First Impression

The free version of Grammarly does a wonderful job when it comes to detecting typos and grammatical error. But if you want more features, then you will need to upgrade to Grammarly Premium. And that begs the question

[First Impression] Scrivener For Windows

[First Impression] Scrivener For Windows

by Suhaili Shazreena | First Impression

Google Scrivener and you’ll see plenty of people saying that it’s a gamechanger. But should you get yourself Scrivener or should you not? Here’s my take on whether you should get Scrivener or not.

[Small Business Deals] July 2022 Edition

[Small Business Deals] July 2022 Edition

by Suhaili Shazreena | Small Business Deals

Believe it or not, it’s possible to have a business that doesn’t have a huge expense. And it’s even more so when you can do it thanks to these amazing deals. Here are some of the deals that you don’t want to miss for this month.

Why It’s Worth Considering That You Should Sell Ebooks On Your Website

Why It’s Worth Considering That You Should Sell Ebooks On Your Website

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

For many authors, it’s always a dream to see their books available on retailers and bookstores. But if you do want to make a sustainable living from your books, then it’s worth paying attention to selling your books directly to your readers.

Is Blogging Still Relevant? Here’s What My Fiction Author Blog Is Telling Me

Is Blogging Still Relevant? Here’s What My Fiction Author Blog Is Telling Me

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

You probably hear so many times that blogging is dead. Even if it’s not, is it worth your time starting a blog, especially with the purpose of marketing your book? Here’s what I discover from my fiction author blog.

Should You Have Dates on Blog Posts? Here’s What I Notice After I Remove The Dates From My Blog

Should You Have Dates on Blog Posts? Here’s What I Notice After I Remove The Dates From My Blog

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

When it comes to whether to keep or remove the dates on blog posts, it seems that the answer to this debacle isn’t always clear-cut. Here’s a definitive answer to the question and my observation after removing the dates from my blog.

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