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Debbie Emmitt – mystery author, editor and proofreader Debbie Emmitt – mystery author, editor and proofreader

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Author tools

Testimonials with Canva animation – a step-by-step guide (with images)
11 Nov 2021

Testimonials with Canva animation – a step-by-step guide (with images)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Author tools, Canva Pro, Design, Editor resources, Social media for authors, Writer resources | 0

If you want to make your testimonials stand out, Canva animation is an easy way to make them pop.

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Step-by-step guide to creating a Facebook author page (with images)
16 Sep 2021

Step-by-step guide to creating a Facebook author page (with images)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Author tools, Social media for authors | 5

If you have a personal profile on Facebook, it’s best not to use this for your author activities. Follow my easy guide on creating your Facebook author page.

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Facebook survival guide for authors and writers
19 Aug 2021

Facebook survival guide for authors and writers

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Author tools, Social media for authors | 2

Don’t feel overwhelmed by your Facebook author page. Read my tips on how often to post, when to post and what to post, and you’ll soon be a Facebook ninja!

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Step-by-step guide to Amazon KDP printed proofs (video of result)
5 Aug 2021

Step-by-step guide to Amazon KDP printed proofs (video of result)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tools, Publication journey | 10

For proof copies, the cheapest option I’ve found is via Amazon KDP. Follow my step-by-step guide.

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Twitter survival guide for authors and writers
20 Jul 2021

Twitter survival guide for authors and writers

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Author tools, Social media for authors | 0

Ah, Twitter, that crazy-daisy pot of noisy drops in an enormous social ocean. Here’s how you can make the most of your time there.

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Creating a book cover in Canva (with pictures)
22 Jan 2021

Creating a book cover in Canva (with pictures)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Author tools, Design, Publication journey | 0

Designing a book cover (or magazine, report or anything-else cover) is easy – and free – using Canva. Follow this step-by-step guide, crammed with screenshots.

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