Quotes versus estimates, did you know there was a difference? “Estimates are a rough idea of price. They should be used as an initial guide price only. Quotes are legally binding and should only be used when you are certain of the costs involved.” -YourTradebase In the summer of 2023, I took a course through… Continue reading Price Precision
The fragrance wafting from the disposable cup is comparable to baking apple pie. This coffee has a soft white bubbly foam on the top and a syrup flavour mixed in. It isn’t an overly sweet sip, but it’s a full flavour of the spices of fall. It’s not pumpkin spice latte today; it’s Apple crisp… Continue reading Apple crisp oat macchiato
Proofreading should not be used as a substitute for editing. Preparing a manuscript for publication has several stages. Proofreading occurs after the manuscript has gone through the other editorial stages and has been converted into its final form. Proofreading occurs before publication. A proofreader inspects the manuscript to identify errors and mark them for correction.… Continue reading Proofreading
My coffee has a pleasant fragrance. A soft sweet nuttiness. It’s a mild sip with just the right punch of bitterness that leaves hints of nuts lingering on the tastebuds. My coffee is Pralines & Cream flavoured Sundae brand coffee. If we were having coffee, I would share with you that I started sewing the… Continue reading On the tastebuds
Structural edit, what is it? Editing has levels; if a manuscript needs a structural edit, it’s done at the start of the editing journey. This type of edit is about assessing and reorganizing material to improve readability. It’s a holistic edit that addresses the direction of a manuscript with creative feedback and structure. Spelling, grammar,… Continue reading Structural Edit
Viv: “‘. . . it was like drinking the feeling of being peaceful. Being peaceful in your mind . . .’” – Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree I read the cozy fantasy novel Legends & Lattes in August. As some of you know, I’m drawn to most things’ coffee and the cover and title of… Continue reading “‘Bean Water’” – Cal from Legends & Lattes
I started blogging as Writing Sparkle in 2015, which eventually morphed into the imprint I self-publish under. A blogger turned into a published author. Self-publishing has been an amazing learning journey, and I have loved it every step of the way. The book world is such an enthusiastic place to learn and grow. It’s supportive… Continue reading Evolve
A few summer coffees in August were “Sundae” Brand coffees, Dulce De Leche flavoured. I sat sipping and listening to the loon call, while watching the sun sparkle on the water. My book sat on my lap, not forgotten but temporarily abandon. I enjoyed the beauty of the morning. Do you have a favourite summer… Continue reading Coffee and morning sparkles
I saw a quote by Brooke Hampton. It said, “I like the smell of old bookstores, coffee brewing, rainy day naps, farmhouse porches, and sunsets. I like the sweet, simple things that remind me that life doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful.” I love this and it speaks to the part of me… Continue reading Inception
My coffees in August were made in my new Keurig. For those of you who don’t know, my family and I lived in our R.V. for the month after a long haul across Canada. I needed decent coffee to drink for the month so I purchased a soft pink single cup Keurig. If we were… Continue reading Coffee and things I didn’t know
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 