• Why We Write: To Share Our Passion

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    At a recent editorial meeting, each of us editors threw around ideas, possibilities, and topics for the Xulon Press Blog. While the other editors had their own ideas, I had a blog topic in mind that I didn’t think exactly answered the question at hand: why do we write? However, once I explained what I wanted to do on the blog, our editorial manager responded with, “we write in order to share our passions.” Then I realized — what I had just shared was exactly that: my passion. Prior to the end of 2014, I registered for my second Be the…

  • Legacy

    Why We Write: To Leave a Legacy

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    What do you think about when you hear the word “legacy”? Synonyms relating to this word include inheritance, birthright, heirloom, etc. A legacy doesn’t have to be a tangible object; it can also be a treasured word of wisdom, funny anecdote or memory that offers a valuable piece of advice. Could your life story be considered a legacy you could leave to your family, bequeathing to them life lessons, personal insight and genuine encouragement for their paths ahead? At Xulon Press, we come across manuscripts from time to time that are created mementos of authors’ life experiences and beliefs, to…

  • Top 5

    Top 5 questions all future authors ask

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    There are 5 top questions all future authors ask themselves. For many, this process actually started months or even years ago; they question their ability to write a book. While every person who desires to write a book asks themselves these types of questions, not everyone takes the time to find the answers. Here are the top questions future authors often consider when deciding whether or not to write. Is my book worth publishing? Everyone questions if their book is a good idea. Even some of the most successful authors found themselves asking that question of their own book before it became a…