• International Women's Day

    Books to Read for International Women’s Day

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    It’s International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with books. Specifically, with books written by some amazing female authors who are determined to inspire through print and leave their mark on future generations. Whether they’re talking about the importance of friendship, how we can be better together, truths that will empower us, or how women can support the growth of the church, these new books are on everyone’s lips. Curl up with these weekend reads and support these female authors!   Lies Girls Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free by Dannah Gresh Today’s…

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    The Newest App for Readers and Authors: The Litsy App!

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    What’s the latest buzz amongst readers and writers alike? The Litsy app! Readers use it to find recommendations on the best books to add to their Amazon carts; writers and publishers can use it to connect with fans and each other. Publisher’s Weekly calls it “Instagram for books”, and BookRiot says it’s like “Instagram and GoodReads had a perfect baby.” Of course, we had to find out why it’s one of the fastest-growing literary apps around (and what that could mean for our authors) so Xulon Press sat down with one of the app’s creators, Todd Lawton, to chat about…

  • Gather Ye Rosebuds: What Stubborn Weeds and Good Writing Have in Common

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    Many authors believe that only bad writers need editing and revision. I can assure you, that idea is false. Every author needs editing; savvy writers actually get it. Here’s why: The process of writing is quite a bit like having a big backyard. I can plant beautiful, bountiful blooms. I can water them. I can watch with delight as those seedlings break ground into grand, gorgeous displays. But around those blooming plants leaves will fall from the trees above. Naughty weeds will sprout in and try to camouflage themselves as if they belong amongst my flowers. Birds will drop twigs, rabbits will…

  • 10 Steps For Starting Your Author Blog

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    Last month we talked about why every author should have a blog, and your response to that post was huge. We consistently received the same question in response: “How do I start a blog?” There are lots and lots of resources out there for newbies who want to start a blog, but to get you going, here are ten steps to starting a blog. Register with a blogging site. There’s many options, but two of the most popular are Blogger.com, WordPress.com (free), or WordPress.org (paid, self-hosted blog; allows for the most customization). Buy a domain. If you use Blogger or…