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So you have finished your book, so you think! Nope, you haven't really finished, you need to give it a day or two, then go back and reread it and do some editing. First take a look at the number of words in your book? Yes, write that number down you'll need to include it in your cover letter to a publisher. Then begin your editing phase, you see there are three phases of editing. Your editing is for storytelling purposes, second will be your correcting anything you forgot during the first editing phase, and then the final editing stage where you send it off to another person to read it with fresh eyes. This last person can be a friend or someone you contract to read the book and make corrections in spelling, grammar, or content. after that last phase, you go back and reread it for a final time and tweak it accordingly, and then you're finally done with your book.  Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of experience in writing with 12 of those years in t

In today's fast-paced world, distractions are everywhere when we sit down to work. It's crucial now more than ever to carve out a space free from interruptions so we can concentrate on our priorities. Even though I’m a jack of all trades when it comes to writing, artistic endeavors, business consulting, and life coaching, I also read other fields to learn about real estate, finance, banking, politics and so much more. I’ve found many successful people such as real estate mogul, Gary Keller gives great advice when it comes to being successful in business. He once said, “Success is not a marathon but a sprint, fueled by discipline until good habits take over.” He’s absolutely correct because I find when things start spiraling out of control, it's time for me to pause and evaluate my actions and determine what's effective and what's not. In this article, I'll be sharing the daily habits that I find helpful for me to establish a distraction-free environment and

  Creating your ideal writing space Forget the notion of a flawless writing space, what matters is the space that allows you to open your creative mind and affords you a place to write without interruptions.   Instead of fantasizing about the perfect setup, why not bring it to life? Transform your current space into a motivational haven where you can unleash your creativity. It's all about making your writing space where you can feel you can create your next work of art without the daily interruptions by family or friends. Encouraging a Positive Writing Environment Setting aside a designated writing area can be helpful. By creating a space specifically for writing, you can train your brain to associate that area with productivity. Just like how you might avoid certain foods after getting sick from them, your brain can link your writing space with feelings of creativity and accomplishing goals. When you enter your writing space, try to cultivate a positive mindset. Remind yourself t