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Find Time to Read During the Holidays

The holiday season is the time of year that many of us are busy shopping, cooking, decorating, and spending time with family and friends. With all of these activities, reading may be pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. If you enjoy curling up with a good book, here are a few suggestions to help find time to read during the holidays.

Plan Ahead

One of the best things you can do to find time for reading during the busy holiday season is to plan ahead. Look at your calendar and schedule in some dedicated reading time. Whether it’s an hour in the morning before everyone wakes up, or 30 minutes before bed, having a designated time to enjoy a good book will help make it a regular part of your holiday routine.

Create a Reading List

Creating “to be read” list can help you stay motivated and reading during this often hectic time of the year. Make a list of the books you want to read and prioritize them based on what you’re most interested in. This will give you a sense of direction when it comes to choosing your next book and help make the most of your reading time.

Take a Book Everywhere

If you’re on the go during the holidays, make sure to bring a book along. Whether it’s in your purse, backpack, or suitcase, having a book on hand means you can sneak in a few pages whenever you have a spare moment. On a long car ride, or during a flight, are great opportunities to read a few pages and make progress on your current book.

Find a Reading Buddy

If you need some extra reading motivation during the holidays, find a reading buddy. This can be a friend, family member, or coworker who shares your love of reading. Set reading goals together, choose books to read at the same time, and make time to talk about what you’ve read. Having a reading buddy can keep you accountable and make reading a more social activity.

Make Reading a Priority

If you want quality time to read during the holidays, you’ll want to make reading a priority. This may mean saying no to a few invitations or activities in order to carve out some dedicated reading time.

Making time to read during the holidays may require some planning and prioritizing, but it’s definitely possible. So, grab a book, take a deep breath, and relax – you deserve it!

Happy Reading!!!

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Amazon bestselling author Sharon Michaels loves writing cozy mysteries filled with suspense, mature characters, smart animals, a bit of paranormal and, later in life romance. Her short reads are sweet, clean, and fun.

You can find fun books to read on this page:
https://sharonmichaelsauthor.com/cozy-fiction

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Polishing Your Writing

Writing is an art and, like any other art form, it takes time, practice, and patience to master. Writing content is not just about composing sentences and paragraphs, it is also about polishing and refining the final product. Polishing your writing is a process that requires careful attention to detail and a willingness to revise and edit your work.

After all these years of writing books, articles and posts, editing is still my least favorite thing to do. It is something I do not take lightly. Like it or not, editing is vital to publishing a well-written product.

Here are some tips for polishing your writing and allowing the content to shine.

Take a Break

After completing your writing, step away and take a break. This allows you to clear your mind and come back to the content with a fresh set of eyes. Taking a break is important because it helps you avoid the trap of only seeing what you expect to see in your writing.

Revise and Edit

When you come back to your project, read it aloud. This will help identify any sentence that doesn’t flow smoothly or any words that don’t fit in.
Check your content for spelling and grammatical errors. Read your work from back to front to catch any errors that may have missed when you’re always starting from page one.

Proofread

Proofreading is the final step in the polishing process. Once you’ve revised and edited your work, it’s time to proofread. Proofreading involves checking the formatting, spacing, and punctuation.

Reading your content aloud can help you catch punctuation errors. Use grammar and spell-check tools to save yourself time. Always double-check every page before submitting it.

Seek Feedback

Seek feedback from colleagues or friends who will read your material objectively. These reviews can help you identify any inconsistencies or areas that require improvement. Feedback is essential to polishing a final product.

When receiving feedback, it’s important to avoid becoming defensive. Take the criticism constructively and use it to improve your writing.

Practice

The process of polishing and fine-tuning your writing gets easier with time and practice. The more you write, the more you develop your style and refine your craft. Find ways to practice writing regularly. Whether you’re writing a novel or social media posts, the key is to write consistently.

Polishing your writing takes time, effort, and practice. It involves careful attention to detail and a willingness to revise and edit your content. With these steps and the right mindset, you can improve the quality of your writing and make your content shine.

Happy Writing!!!
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Amazon Bestselling Author Sharon Michaels has been writing and self-publishing non-fiction and fiction books for over thirty years.

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Authors, Arson, and Apple Strudel – Cozy Mystery

Here’s Book 6 in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Cozy Mystery Series – Authors, Arson, and Apple Strudel.
Available on Amazon in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long.
This is a fun short read cozy mystery series that will have you guessing until the very end.

Your Kindle and Kindle Unlimited copies of
The Tabitha Clive Cozy Mystery Series
are waiting for you here:

From Bestselling author Sharon Michaels comes The Tabitha Clive Cozy Mystery Series

Amazon bestselling author Sharon Michaels loves writing cozy mysteries filled with suspense, fun characters, smart animals, and maybe a bit of paranormal. Her short reads are sweet, clean, and fun.

You can find fun books to read on this page:
https://sharonmichaelsauthor.com/cozy-fiction

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How to Enjoy Reading a Fiction Series

With multiple installments to keep track of and plot developments unfolding all at once, reading a fiction series can be both thrilling and overwhelming. By taking a few simple steps, anyone can successfully tackle an entire series and truly enjoy their experience.

Start from the beginning:

It’s best to start with the first book in the series so you can easily follow the storyline and character development. This will help you to better connect with the characters and understand their motivations and actions.

Take notes:

To keep track of the characters, locations, and events in a series, take notes while you read. This is a good way to easily pick up where you left off.

Set aside dedicated time:

Reading a series requires a significant amount of time. Set aside dedicated time to enjoy the plot and character development in each book.

Take breaks:

Reading a series of books back to back can be exhausting. You may want to take a break between books to give yourself time to process the story. You can read other books in different genres or take a few days off to recharge your batteries.

Discuss with others:

Join a book club or discussion group to talk about the books you’re reading with other like-minded readers. This will give you additional insights into the books you may not have thought of yourself.

Don’t rush:

Take your time to savor each book in the series. Rushing through a book could cause you to miss important details and diminish the enjoyment of the story.

Follow the author:

It’s fun to learn more about an author of the books you’re reading. You can follow them on social media, Amazon, Goodreads and BookBub. You’ll want to subscribe to their newsletter too.

Reading a fiction series can be a thrilling and enriching experience that transports you into other realms while opening up a whole world of captivating characters and tales. With some planning, dedication, and enthusiasm on your side, embarking on this unforgettable journey can become one of your favorite pastimes.

Happy Reading!

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Amazon Bestselling Author Sharon Michaels has been writing and self-publishing non-fiction and fiction books for over thirty years.

Sharon Michaels Author cozy mystery books available on Amazon in Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and Paperback

You can find fun books to read on this page:
https://sharonmichaelsauthor.com/cozy-fiction

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The Tabitha Clive Cozy Mystery Series, so far.

From bestselling author Sharon Michaels, there are five books in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Cozy Mystery Series, so far.

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long.
This is a fun short read cozy mystery series that will have you guessing until the very end.

Your Kindle and Kindle Unlimited copies of
The Tabitha Clive Cozy Mystery Series
are waiting for you here:

Amazon bestselling author Sharon Michaels loves writing cozy mysteries filled with suspense, fun characters, smart animals, and maybe a bit of paranormal. Her short reads are sweet, clean, and fun.

You can find fun books to read on this page:
https://sharonmichaelsauthor.com/cozy-fiction

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