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    Get in the Writing Zone: Xulon Press Has 5 New Spotify Playlists!

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    We are so excited to announce this new feature for all the writers out there who love to listen to music while they work. We are now on Spotify with five playlists that were carefully curated to help you stay focused, motivated, and inspired while you write. Xulon Press Spotify Playlists The first playlist is the Christian Writer’s Playlist, which is perfect for those who love Christian music and want to keep their writing sessions uplifting and positive. This playlist features some of the best Christian songs that will inspire you to keep going, even on the toughest writing days.…

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    How to Live a More Creative Life

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    Creativity isn’t just for people who study or work in creative fields. In fact, we all can enhance our personal and professional lives by adding more creativity throughout our day. If you’re interested in living a more creative life, start by incorporating different types of creativity and being more intentional about making creativity a priority. Embrace Your Inner Child Again If you loved putting together puzzles or coloring as a child, try your hand at these favorite pastimes again. As adults, soothing activities like these can help reduce stress, which in turn creates more room for fun and play—or creativity. If…

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    “The First Corridor” by Andrew Huck Voted March Book of the Month

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    This is such an exciting Book of the Month because the Xulon Press team voted The First Corridor, an adventurous, Christian Fantasy novel by Andrew Huck, as our March selection. To learn more about The First Corridor and its author, we interviewed Andrew Huck for all the details on our latest Book of the Month. What inspired you to write The First Corridor? Several years ago, I was reading Phantastes by George MacDonald, and it was such a good story, I just really wanted to write my own faerie story in that vein. I started writing about a young man who…

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    How to Write an Easter-Themed Children’s Book

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    Writing a children’s book about Easter can be an enjoyable experience. Capturing the specialness and joy of Easter that entertains young readers requires creativity. Here are some tips to help you craft a captivating Easter-themed children’s book. Write with Your Readers’ Ages Top of Mind One of the first steps of writing a children’s book is to decide on the appropriate age range for your book. Think about the story you want to tell, the themes you’ll explore in your work, and the vocabulary level you’ll use. By understanding the developmental stages and interests of different age groups, you can…