"For a second, I forgot the word 'donut' and called them 'sugar bagels.' I'm never speaking again." — Joe King Thanks for stopping in for a virtual coffee today. I’m currently unavailable. I’m sorry I missed you. Please grab a virtual donut and coffee. This is a pre-scheduled post. I’m having my coffee unplugged this week.… Continue reading Did you say sugar bagels?
Author: Writing Sparkle
The Editorial—A.K.A Traditional—Review
An editorial review—also known as a traditional review—is an important part of the book process and an influential part of a book’s life. Typically, an editorial review is completed on a published or soon-to-be-published book and can be used for marketing and building book buzz. It acts like an endorsement shared before or after the… Continue reading The Editorial—A.K.A Traditional—Review
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Coffee lover in a virtual coffee world
A delicious caramel-nutty fragrance fills the air. My coffee is brewing. I love the smell of coffee, but I’m a coffee lover. Any of you who have visited for virtual coffee before have read my various coffee descriptions, where my feelings for coffee become obvious. Anyway, I had a massage the other day. My massage… Continue reading Coffee lover in a virtual coffee world
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Price Precision
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
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Apple crisp oat macchiato
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
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Proofreading
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
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On the tastebuds
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
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Structural Edit
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
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“‘Bean Water’” – Cal from Legends & Lattes
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
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Evolve
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
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 