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The Shaxpir Blog

April 30, 2017

Announcing Shaxpir 4.1

Custom typefaces, improved sync-status messages, toolbar buttons for SpellCheck & Sentiment, plus lots of small bug-fixes.

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April 18, 2017

An Illustration is not a Logo

Taking a critical look at our corporate identity, and hiring the best designers to give it a long-overdue overhaul.

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March 30, 2017

Make Your Characters Cry

Learning about the evolutionary origins of weeping can help you craft more vulnerable and authentic characters.

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March 30, 2017

The Payoff: Publishing to ePub from Shaxpir

Whether for proofing or distribution, exporting professional-quality ebooks has never been easier than this.

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March 20, 2017

Designing a Unique & Striking Logo

Working with a fine artist to develop a one-of-a-kind brand.

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March 20, 2017

Pacing Yourself: How to Finish a Novel

Collecting data about your daily writing productivity can increase your motivation and make you a more prolific author.

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March 20, 2017

Writing at Night, with Shaxpir Themes

Shaxpir 4 features seven beautiful new themes for nighttime writing and improved readability…

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March 16, 2017

The Novel, Now More Than Ever

The decline of the decline of long-form fiction.

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March 15, 2017

Make a Difference: Write Your Memoir

You have a unique personal story to tell. Make a difference in the world by sharing it with others.

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March 4, 2017

Shaxpir is for Everyone

Introducing Shaxpir 4: Our unique novel-writing & self-publishing platform is now available to everyone, for free…