• How to Eliminate Distractions When Writing

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    Whether you are a professional writer or looking to make time to write your first book, eliminating distractions is a key element of your success. With family responsibilities, work, and technology, we are constantly bombarded with distractions, which makes it difficult to focus on our writing time. The good news is that several effective strategies can help you eliminate distractions and stay focused while writing. In today’s article, we’re discussing 10 tips to help you stay on track and produce your best work. 10 Ways to Eliminate Distractions When Writing Let’s jump into our recommendations: 1. Find a hideaway in…

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    Get Motivated with Xulon Press’s Christian Writer’s Playlist—Now on Spotify!

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    Our Christian Writer’s Playlist is available for free on Spotify, and it’s the perfect companion for writers who need a little extra motivation (and noise) during their writing sessions. Whether you’re working on a novel, a memoir, or a devotional, this playlist will help you stay focused and energized as you write. Writing can be a solitary—and sometimes quiet—experience. That’s why Xulon Press wanted to create playlists that not only encourage writers but also remind them of the power of the written word. We’re committed to helping Christian authors share their stories with the world, and the Christian Writer’s Playlist…

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    New Poetry Prompts

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    Writing prompts are engineered to act as a tool to get you writing. They can extend themselves to any genre of writing that can help you, the writer, get your ideas on paper. You can use these new poetry prompts to inspire your own writing. In keeping with the theme of poetry for National Poetry Month, use the poetry prompts below to help you move past your writer’s block or use these prompts as a fun exercise to help you express your ideas. 3 New Poetry Prompts to Try These prompts are designed to inspire and challenge you in your…

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    Has My Story Happened, or Is it Happening Now? When to Write in the Past or Present Tense

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    Among the plethora of elements a writer has to consider when writing a manuscript is what tense they wish to write their stories in. The tense of a story is separate from the point of view it is told, but thankfully, there are only two tenses to choose between: past and present. In brief and relatively self-explanatory, past tense is used when telling a story that contains events that have already happened (whether in the distant past or recent past). Present tense, on the other hand, is used when telling a story of events that are currently happening or happening…