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

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How to win writing contests (with writing-contest record template)
25 May 2023

How to win writing contests (with writing-contest record template)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Publication journey | 2

You can improve your chances of getting longlisted for (or even shortlisted or winning!) a writing contest.

editing, genre, manuscript, novel, proofreading, short story, template, word limit, writing competition, writing contest
Writing and editing books set in France (but written in English)
16 Dec 2022

Writing and editing books set in France (but written in English)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Editor tips | 2

Discover some key elements to consider when writing a book set in France, but written in English.

accents, architecture, climate, culture, dialogue, English characters, france, french, French characters, italics, language, memoir, novel, writing craft
Hm, hmm, hmmm, mm-hmm, mm, mmm (guide to use in dialogue)
25 Mar 2022

Hm, hmm, hmmm, mm-hmm, mm, mmm (guide to use in dialogue)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Editor tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation | 12

How many m’s in hm, hmm, hmmm, mm-hmm and mmm? When do you use these expressions in dialogue?

agreement, cambridge, hmm, lexico, merriam-webster, mm-hmm, mmm, novel, satisfaction, spelling

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