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#WUApprentices: Illustrations

Posted on July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

#WUApprentices update!

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Cover Design

Posted on July 8, 2023July 2, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Your cover is your first impression to the customer. #Publishing #Books

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What Does “Legitimate” Writing Look Like?

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Are you a “legitimate” writer?

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Book Design

Posted on July 1, 2023July 2, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Make your book as stylish as you are! 😀

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“Fathomable” by Tenesha L. Curtis

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Another addition to the #WUApprentice library! #FlashFiction

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#FindTheTypo: Image Edition

Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Remember that mistakes in your book aren’t just about text.

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New Writers Note: Brain Boards

Posted on June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Be kind to your creativity engine!

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June 10th: Indie Publishing 101

Posted on June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Indie Publishing 101 – Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

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What is copy editing?

What is Copy Editing?

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Copy editing makes your manuscript easier to read. #WritingCommunity

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Last Chance! Poetry Content Closing

Posted on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Our fifth annual poetry contest in coming to a close on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Get your entry of 100 words or less submitted well before then for your chance to win up to $1,600 in cash and prizes. Enter the poetry contest now!

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Beta Readers for Authors

Posted on May 16, 2023May 10, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Wish there was a way to preview what your reviews for your book might look like? That’s where betas come in! Beta Readers Defined NOTE: Some writers call readers “betas” no matter what version of the book they are receiving. You are welcome to do the same! I just want to clarify that I see…

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Beta Reader Tips for New Authors

Posted on March 10, 2023March 13, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Are you tainting your beta readers? #writingcommunity #indieauthors

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White Data by J. M. Tompkins: Setup Breakdown

Posted on March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

#WUApprentices get more!

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10 Line Editing Tips for New Writers

Posted on February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Line editing is a step in the book development process that many authors skip. But for certain kinds of authors, it can make the difference between an ‘okay book’ and a ‘great read.’  What is Line Editing?  Line editing is when a specialist editor reads through your manuscript and makes changes on a line-by-line (hence…

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LaTosha McCauley, previous Novel Opening Contest Winner

Posted on February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

After you enter this year’s Novel Opening Contest, check out the 2021 winner, LaTosha McCauley! 4th Novel Opening Contest: 2022 Winner: LaTosha McCauley Book: The Velvet Capture LaTosha McCauley is the lead writer at LaTosha The Author, LLC. Launched in May 2020 and stationed in Detroit, Michigan, L.T.A. is an organization that hosts a plethora…

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Almond Press beats out Google and WU (for now!)

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Don’t count Google out just yet! #WUNovels

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Research for Books

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Research can be helpful for fiction and nonfiction books.

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Winner: 2020 Novel Opening Contest

Posted on February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Enter to win the 2023 Novel Opening Contest.

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What is Developmental Editing?

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Great bone structure for your writing. #WritingCommunity #indieAuthors

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#WUNovel Contest Winner 2019: Sean McMahon

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Will you win the fourth #WUNovels contest? #writingcommunity #indieauthors

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Manuscript Evaluations for Authors

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Do you know what a manuscript evaluation can do for you? #WritingCommunity

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Getting the Most Out of Your Critique Groups

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Critique groups ≠ professional editing teams. #WritingCommunity #Publishing

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2023 Novel Opening Contest

Posted on January 12, 2023January 11, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

#WUNOC opens on February 1st! #writingcommunity #writing #publishing

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Templates for Writers

Posted on January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

“…like putting a fence around the cats you need to herd.” #writingcommunity #writing #publishing

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Brain Boards

Posted on January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 by Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W.

Put it all on the page.

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