Writing Tips

Let the Holiday Season Inspire Your Writing

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Amy Sleper on December 21, 2016 • 0 Comments

With less than a week until Christmas Day, we at Xulon Press are aglow with the joy that the holidays bring. As book lovers, we know just how stimulating the excitement of the holiday season can be for creative work—and, at the same time, how distracting it can be with endless to-do lists, gift buying, […]

The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Writing a Book

Filed in Video, Writing Tips by Michael Chiaro on October 15, 2016 • 0 Comments

What comes first, a chapter or the title? How long is too long? Our panel of publishing experts answers your most frequently asked questions about writing a book! Related Posts: Ask the Editor: How to Outline a Non-Fiction Book Ask the Editor: How Do I Choose A Title for My Book? 5 Quick, Daily Exercises […]

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

Filed in Writing Tips by Brittnee Newman on July 11, 2016 • 6 Comments

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 […]

5 Apps & Websites That Bestselling Authors Can’t Live Without

Filed in Writing Tips by Elaine Retty on May 6, 2016 • 8 Comments

Do you need help finding that perfect word, simplifying your sentences, or discovering inspiration? There is a website or desktop app to help, and they aren’t just for those tech-savvy friends who are always glued to their e-readers.Website and app developers have built some wonderfully helpful resources for you to be a better, faster, cleaner […]

20 Commonly Misused Words

Filed in Writing Tips by Blair Townley on April 1, 2016 • 7 Comments

We remember it fondly from our elementary school days: if you can’t recall how to spell a word, sound it out! As adults, we might follow the same tactic when trying to rack our brains to produce that one word we know how to spell, but can’t piece together the correct letters. However, sounding out […]