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    Love & Letters: The Perfect Books for a Valentine’s Day Gift

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    You know the feelings well—fluttering butterflies in your stomach, the inability to think straight, and the constant need to wipe your sweaty palms on your jeans. Your body is overcome with pure fear, much like you were on your first date, but this time you’re staring at the mall entrance. You are in need of some Valentine’s Day gift ideas that will express every unspoken word of love and adoration you have in your heart for your significant other, but achieving such a feat is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest—many have tried, and many have failed. You only need…

  • Writer’s Swag Bag: 5 Fab Finds for Word Lovers

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      For those of us who call ourselves “grammar nerds” or “grammar enthusiasts,” perhaps, what’s a better way for writers to show off their pride than with a few puns? And what better gifts for book lovers?  Sure, it may go against the grain a little, but t-shirts and other merchandise that speak to your inner word lover are great conversation starters, don’t you think? Plus, I mean, who doesn’t want to walk around with a favorite punctuation mark on your t-shirt? I know I do! So, I’ve curated a list of some small business shops on Etsy that have some hip,…

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    Trendy New Ways to Buy Books, Easter Prayers & National Grammar Day

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    Hello, readers! March is here, and the earth will be in bloom before we know it! Here on the Xulon Press blog, we’ve got lots of new, fresh ideas blooming throughout the month to keep you excited and inspired. We’ll be looking at some new, cool ways in which books are finding their way to readers; ranging from monthly subscription services, to simple digital strategies, to totally unexpected social media promotions. We’ll also explore one of the most fun writing strategies I’ve ever heard of, one that Pinterest-crazy readers will totally embrace. Lest you forget, dear readers, let me remind you: Friday, March 4th,…

  • Photos Worth Words

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    Writing can come with its obstacles and challenges, such as writer’s block, but when writing nonfiction books, especially those of personal testimony, it can be even more difficult to write. We want our nonfiction stories to be inspirations to people and encourage them to see the light at the end of the tunnel as they go through life. Sometimes looking at photographs or pictures can trigger the right words to flow from your mind to the page, allowing a story to make its presence known to others. For this writing prompt, consider looking through old photographs of yourself, your family/friends…