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Why Every Author Should Have Beta Readers: 10 Overlooked Benefits
Simply put, a beta reader is someone who reads your manuscript before it's published and provides feedback from the perspective of an average reader. This is an important role, so go find yours.

Steve Gamel
22 hours ago4 min read
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Upcoming Event: Steve Gamel Writing Workshops, Class No. 17
The next Steve Gamel Writing Workshops series is slated for July 10. Let's talk about writing outside your comfort zone.

Steve Gamel
Jun 193 min read
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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Peek vs. Pique vs. Peak
Do you know when to use peek, pique, and peak in a sentence? Most people might say yes, but these homophones can be more confusing than you might think. Let's take a look.

Steve Gamel
Jun 122 min read
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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Horse vs. Hoarse
Do you know the difference between horse and hoarse? Most people might say yes, but these homophones confuse more people than you might think.

Steve Gamel
May 292 min read
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I Have Nothing To Write About. And Ya Know What? That's OK
Today, I wrote about nothing. And you know what? That works just fine, too. Start writing—even if it has no clear and snazzy point. You may end up with something even better.

Steve Gamel
May 223 min read
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Upcoming Event: Steve Gamel Writing Workshops, Class No. 16
The Steve Gamel Writing Workshops series continues in June with another rousing discussion about storytelling and its importance to everything you write.

Steve Gamel
May 152 min read
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Creating a Summer Reading List? Add My Book, Write Like You Mean It
As you cobble together your summer reading list, please consider adding my book, Write Like You Mean It. Trust me ... you won't be disappointed.

Steve Gamel
May 82 min read
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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Disburse vs. Disperse
Have you ever confused the words disburse and disperse? If so, you're not the only one. Read today's blog post to clear up any lingering confusion.

Steve Gamel
May 12 min read
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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Tailer vs. Tailor vs. Taylor
Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss Tailer vs. Tailor vs. Taylor. Do you know the difference between them?

Steve Gamel
Apr 242 min read
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Upcoming Event: Steve Gamel Writing Workshops, Class No. 15
I've learned a thing or two over the years about what works, what doesn't, and what could be upgraded from a writing perspective—whether you're building a website from scratch and need words to fill all that blank space or you're looking to take your existing site to the next level. Come join us on May 8.

Steve Gamel
Apr 172 min read
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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Course vs. Coarse
Do you know the difference between course and coarse? Most people might say yes, but you'd be surprised how often these two homophones are confused in everyday writing. Let's explore more in today's blog post.

Steve Gamel
Apr 102 min read
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Happy Anniversary to Us: Edit This Celebrates 11 Years in Business
Edit This is celebrating its 11th anniversary. Thank you to everyone for your love and support.

Steve Gamel
Apr 32 min read
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Thank You, Book Drive for Kids, for Another Amazing Adult Spelling Bee
Book Drive for Kids hosted its third annual Adult Spelling Bee on March 21. Check out all the details, including who won the whole thing.

Steve Gamel
Mar 272 min read
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Upcoming Event: Steve Gamel Writing Workshops, Class No. 14
The Steve Gamel Writing Workshops series continues to grow in popularity. Our April class will talk about how to get your book published.

Steve Gamel
Mar 202 min read
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11 Things You Might Not Know About Our Company, Edit This
You may love Edit This, but how much do you really know about your favorite writing and editing service and the people behind it?

Steve Gamel
Mar 134 min read
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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Hanger vs. Hangar
Do you know the difference between hanger and hangar? Most people might say yes, but these homophones can be confusing.

Steve Gamel
Mar 62 min read
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Join Us for the Book Drive for Kids 3rd Annual Adult Spelling Bee
Are you coming to this year's adult spelling bee? You totally should. We are competing for a great cause. Come join us!

Steve Gamel
Feb 272 min read
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Upcoming Event: Steve Gamel Writing Workshops, Class No. 13
Do you have a half-written book collecting dust? Or maybe you’re in the thinking about it stage? Either way, don't miss my writing workshop.

Steve Gamel
Feb 202 min read
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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Dawned on Me or Donned on Me?
Is it "dawned on me" or "donned on me" when writing this phrase? Let's explore this in today's blog post.

Steve Gamel
Feb 132 min read
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How To Give Constructive Feedback Without Crushing a Writer's Soul
How can you give constructive feedback without making the writer want to throw their laptop out the window? Here are a few critical tips.

Steve Gamel
Feb 63 min read
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