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Erika Bennett

Erika Bennett has been a freelance editor for nearly half a decade. Before joining the Xulon team in 2010, she worked with several first time authors who wanted to test the waters of self-publishing. Her aim is to make sure great books find their way into readers' hands.

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The Pomodoro Technique for Writers

Filed in Writing Tips by on June 3, 2021 0 Comments
The Pomodoro Technique for Writers

When it comes to writing, time is often the biggest enemy. Sometimes we all need a little competition (even if it’s with ourselves) to kick a task into high gear. We think we’re too busy to write because other tasks and responsibilities fill our time. Or we squander away the time we do have to […]

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Benefits of Reading

Filed in Ask the Editor by on May 27, 2021 0 Comments
Benefits of Reading

The benefits of reading go far beyond the ability they provide to escape your reality. Reading — even for just 20 minutes a day — can do wonders for your mood, sleep health, memory retention, and much more. Reading doesn’t just apply to books either; taking a few minutes every day to read an in-depth […]

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1,000 Words Per Day Writing Challenge

Filed in Author Inspirations by on May 25, 2021 0 Comments
1,000 Words Per Day Writing Challenge

Started by author Jami Attenberg in 2018, this writing challenge is focused on writing 1,000 words every day for two weeks. So, if you’ve been sitting on a writing project for a while or don’t know where to dive into writing, this 1,000 words a day challenge is going to be a great fit for […]

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How to Choose Your Character Names

Filed in Writing Tips by on May 4, 2021 0 Comments
How to Choose Your Character Names

When writing fiction, you may not think you need to put too much thought into character names, but using interesting names that lend to your story can be a great way to keep readers engaged. If you can’t think of a good name while you write, use generic names so you don’t lose your pace, […]

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Current Publishing Trends

Filed in Marketing Your Book by on April 29, 2021 0 Comments
Current Publishing Trends

The publishing world continues to evolve as the times change. From creative book launch ideas due to the pandemic to new trends in published books, there’s a lot of trends to pay attention to right now. If you’ve found it hard to keep up with what’s popular in the world of authorship, this is for […]

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