• You’ve probably heard the old adage that the best writers are the best readers. Here are 5 books you should be reading to improve your writing!

    5 Books Worth Reading for Writers

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    You’ve probably heard the old adage that the best writers are the best readers, but what should you actually be reading in order to improve your writing craft? Books published within the genre you’re writing will help you see the tone and style your future readers are accustomed to.  Reading other books in your genre isn’t about mimicking or copying, instead it provides insight into your book’s market. So, if you’re writing YA fiction, be sure to read up on popular novels in that genre. If you’re writing a self-help book geared toward couples who want to improve their relationships,…

  • 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…

  • The Books Every Writer on Your List Wants

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    If you want to write, you have to read, and what better gift is there for the aspiring author than a handpicked book to help them take the industry by storm? For writers, books are more than words on a page; they are teachers and models and muses. Every turn of the page should hold a new lesson for polished, effective writing. These five books are what every writer wants to unwrap this year. 1. The Book That Finds Inspiration in Real Life Whether you aspire to write fiction or nonfiction, you must first find the beauty and narrative possibility…

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    The Best Books to Read for Summer 2016

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    Do you know what’s synonymous with summer vacation? Summer reading. No, not the boring list you received from your high school English teacher that you needed to complete before returning to school in September. I’m talking about no-obligation, fun, summer books that are meant to be enjoyed by a pool, on the beach, or in a cabin tucked high in the mountains. If the community pool is your summer refuge, have no worries. The best books to read for summer 2016 are here, and they can transport you to any vacation locale your heart desires! So, what makes a great summer read…