• Top 5 Reasons to Publish with Xulon Press

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    As a Christian author, your words have the power to inspire, uplift, and also transform lives in unimaginable ways. Whether you’re writing a devotional, memoir, or faith-based novel, choosing the right Christian self-publishing company is crucial to effectively sharing your story. With so many publishing options available, partnering with a publisher that aligns with your values and understands your mission is important. That’s why so many authors choose to publish with Xulon Press—a trusted name in faith-based publishing. Xulon Press is widely recognized in the industry as the best Christian self-publishing company, helping thousands of authors bring their faith-based books…

  • 10 Unique Tips for Describing Facial Expressions in Writing

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    Describing facial expressions can be one of the most challenging aspects of writing for any author. As Christian writers, it’s essential to convey emotions in ways that deeply resonate with readers and bring characters to life. When done well, describing facial expressions helps readers feel connected to the story, making characters relatable and authentic. This guide will provide you with 10 facial expressions and other small gestures to help you enhance your storytelling and show emotions in a vivid, impactful way. The Eyes Have It Eyes are often said to be the windows to the soul, which makes them one…

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    25 Reading Challenges for 2025: Fun and Creative Book Goals

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    Beginning a new year is always a great way to start fresh and accomplish those goals you’ve been dreaming of achieving. If you’re an avid reader, it is safe to assume one of your goals for 2025 is to read more, yet with so many books out there and so many books already on your TBR list, how do you decide what to read next? How about we help with 25 reading challenges for 2025? Here’s the challenge: Read 25 books in 2025! This particular challenge offers specific requisites of 25 different types of books to help expand your library…

  • 6 Proven Strategies to Crush Your Writing Productivity Goals This Year

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    It’s a brand-new year, and we all know what that means: New Year’s resolutions! After we’ve shed our Christmas sweaters and retired our trees, we can gear up for a fresh start. If you’re a writer, you probably have some kind of writing productivity goals on your list. You might want to finally start your book, get your ideas down on paper, or carve out some time from your busy schedule to write. But any writing project can feel daunting, and if you’re anything like me, you might get easily overwhelmed by a looming task or ambitious goal. We have…