• How to Write with Christian Humility: A Guide for Faith-Based Writer

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    Christian humility is an important quality if you’re looking to write from a place of faith and service, but it’s often hard to get right because feelings like perfectionism and self-doubt get in the way. As writers, we’re called to infuse our work with the same humility that Jesus exemplified and meet our audience where they are. In this article, I’m sharing how to integrate Christian humility into your writing practice, so you can communicate more effectively and faithfully. In college, I attended a class on the British novel. There were only ten students, including myself, and we blazed through…

  • The Truth About Writing a Children’s Devotional: Here’s Exactly What You Need to Know

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    Devotionals have a significant role in nurturing the spiritual growth of young minds. By providing thoughtful, age-appropriate content, children’s devotional stories can help instill strong moral values, a sense of faith, and a deeper understanding of biblical teachings. In this article, we will explore the importance of children’s devotionals, discuss the purpose of creating a children’s devotional, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to write one. 1. Select Your Target Age Group Your first step in writing a children’s devotional is to choose the target age group you want to write for. Devotionals that are tailored to specific age…

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    How to Write a Devotional: 5 Basic Tips to Get You Started

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    One of the most popular types of manuscripts we publish at Xulon Press is a devotional. While a writing a devotional may sound like a simple task, there are many that lack the basic “bones” every devotional needs to be successful (and most of all, helpful to the reader). So, here’s a list of what every devotional should contain: Final Thoughts It doesn’t matter what you decide on theme, entry length, overall book length, or the use of verses, the most important thing is to keep it consistent while writing a devotional. Keep it consistent and it will be better overall, and…

  • Black History Month, How to Write a Devotional, and Why We “Heart” Xulon Press.

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    And just like that, the first month of 2016 is already gone. But here on the Xulon Press blog, we’re launching headfirst into all things February. We’re inviting authors to share what they love about Xulon Press on social media using the hashtag #IHeartXP. What made you choose Xulon Press? Our award-winning designers? Perhaps you appreciate our steadfast commitment to keeping messages of hope on the shelves of bookstores around the world? Share it with us now on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by tagging @XulonPress and using the hashtag #IHeartXP.  February is also Black History Month, which we’ll be celebrating with a couple of…