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    Summer Writing Prompts to Inspire Your Best Ideas This Season

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    It’s the first day of summer, and one of the best ways to capture the essence of this season is to engage in free writing. This practice allows you to express your thoughts and feelings. Rediscover the sun’s warmth and the beauty of nature in a creative and unrestricted way. To help spark your creativity, I’ve compiled a list of engaging and thought-provoking summer writing prompts that will inspire you to pen your summer experiences and memories. 5 Summer Writing Prompts to Get You Started Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, these five summer writing prompts can…

  • June Author of the Month; Sarah Marie Patterson

    June Author of the Month: Sarah Patterson

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    Sarah Marie Patterson, a Christian doctor and writer native to Phoenix, Arizona, graciously shares the inner workings of her heart and soul with all who are willing to listen through powerful poetry. Her experiences as a woman dealing with mental illness, unexpected heartbreak, and harsh challenges during her medical career prove that there is nothing that cannot be overcome with the strength and support of friends, family, and most importantly, our Heavenly Father. Keep reading to learn more about Sarah Marie Patterson, our Xulon Press June Author of the Month. Sarah’s Poetry Collections In her three-book series of poetry collections,…

  • A multi-generational family standing on a beach facing the ocean; how to write a book about your life

    Writing a Book About Your Life

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    You have been through it all—the ups, the downs, and everything in between. Now, you want to take your experiences and all you’ve learned and write a book about your life. After all, your life holds meaning and purpose, so telling it can help others find theirs. But where do you start? Writing a piece that dwells on pivotal moments in your life, reflecting on their importance, and telling your story can inspire readers and help them understand what it means to walk in your shoes. Keep reading to learn more about how to write a book about your life.…

  • man writing in a notebook on a desk and surrounded by other open notebooks; creating a business plan as an author

    Creating a Business Plan as a Writer

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    Whether you’re working towards a traditional publishing contract or self-publishing, a carefully crafted business plan can help you establish a plan of action as well as a guide for how you will administer your resources. What good is a goal without a well-timed action plan to get there? What Should Be Included in Writers’ Business Plans To aid in this, I’ve broken down the writers’ business plan into five sections: Mindset, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Operations. Mindset: Personal Development When you’re ready to take writing seriously, you have to shift your mindset. You can’t think of writing as something you…