• Why We Write: To Leave a Legacy

    What do you think about when you hear the word “legacy”? Synonyms relating to this word include inheritance, birthright, heirloom, etc. A legacy doesn’t have to be a tangible object; it can also be a treasured word of wisdom, funny anecdote or memory that offers a valuable piece of advice. Could your life story be considered a legacy you could leave to your family, bequeathing to them life lessons, personal insight and genuine encouragement for their paths ahead? At Xulon Press, we come across manuscripts from time to time that are created mementos of authors’ life experiences and beliefs, to…

  • Ask the Editor: How to Position Your Autobiography

    We’ve kept our eye on a growing trend here at Xulon Press and, of course, wanted to pass this knowledge on to our author family. “Autobiography” sounds like a straightforward, cut and dry genre, but there are so many ways it can be done. We want to help you make the best of your life’s memories in whatever form they naturally happen to take. Some autobiographies are poignantly simple, highlighting events and aspects of life that are common to everyone. Others contain dramatic events only a small number of people experienced, or personal testimonies with very subjective circumstances. Still other autobiographies are completely…