• It’s the perfect time of year to spend more time reading. Here are 10 ways you can become a better reader: 1. Set aside a designated time to read somewhe...

    10 Ways to Become a Better Reader

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    Now that summer is upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to spend more time reading, and becoming a better reader isn’t just about reading more books. Focusing on bettering your reading skill is about identifying the types of books you do and don’t like to read, learning not to force yourself to read books you know you won’t like, and finding ways to socialize in a way that involves books, such as book clubs and #bookstagram on social media. Here are 10 ways you can become a better reader:   1. Set aside a designated time to read…

  • It’s time to remind the father figures in your life just how much they mean to you! Here are 5 easy steps to help guide writing your Father's Day card: 1...

    How to Write a Father’s Day Card

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    Father’s Day is around the corner, which means it’s time to remind the father figures in your life just how special they are to you!  If you’re looking for inspiration on what to write on your Father’s Day card, you’ve come to the right place. What to Write You want to avoid generic messages and instead, speak from the heart. Even if the message is short and sweet, it’ll still be special because it came from you. If you’re having trouble or don’t know where to get started, we have 5 easy steps to help guide you: Begin your card…

  • Self-publishing has come a long way in the past decade both in terms of the process, as well as the finished product. To make it as simple as possible, w...

    Self-Publishing From Beginning to End

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    Self-publishing has come a long way in the past decade both in terms of the process, as well as the finished product. If you’re new to self-publishing, however, it may still feel a bit confusing at times. To make it as simple as possible, we break down the publishing process into three parts: pre-production, production, and postproduction. There are countless other steps to self-publishing that begin way before the pre-production process, but most of those steps, such as outlining and writing your book and securing beta readers should take place before you begin preproduction. Let’s look at the publishing process…

  • When it comes to writing, time is often the biggest enemy. This is where the Pomodoro Technique can be very helpful... Sometimes all we need is a little ...

    The Pomodoro Technique for Writers

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    When it comes to writing, time is often the biggest enemy. Sometimes we all need a little competition (even if it’s with ourselves) to kick a task into high gear. We think we’re too busy to write because other tasks and responsibilities fill our time. Or we squander away the time we do have to write by allowing our minds to wander when we should be focused. This is where the Pomodoro Technique can be very helpful. If you fall into either of these time issues, grab yourself a good old-fashioned kitchen timer, put your phone away, and close yourself off…