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  • stack of books with plant as bookend and in front of white wall; Do I Need an Epilogue?

    Do I Need an Epilogue?

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    If you read a lot of novels, you’ve seen that some authors will use an epilogue at the end of their books. The sole purpose is to tie up loose ends from your story — or potentially set the readers up to expect a sequel. An epilogue has to be strong if it’s going to make it through a round of professional editing. If it’s not, you may get a note back from your editor that it needs to be incorporated into the actual ending of your novel. That’s the tricky part about epilogues — it can’t be used to hide the fact…

  • Rise of the Hero: Writing the Hero’s Journey Arc

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    Imagine this. A youth who lives a carefree life is suddenly thrust into a situation where they must leave behind everything they know to embark on a journey full of uncertainties and dangers to accomplish a specific task. Along the way, they meet companions and other unusual characters who either aid them or try to stand in their way. The events that unravel during this journey all lead up to one ultimate decision, one ultimate goal to make what had ultimately gone wrong right again. The youth succeeds, becoming a hero in the process, and they are rewarded with the…

  • Football players holding up a football

    You Can Learn a Lot About Self-Publishing From Football

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    As a self-publishing author, think of yourself as the quarterback of a football game. You get to call the shots. So, it’s important to have a game plan to help you reach the end zone. You’ll face challenges and obstacles on the way. Be Prepared. Be Flexible. Envision this: You are on a football field—right in the center. Your team is lined up to the right of you and the left of you. You stand up. You see a clear view down the field. What do you feel? Do you feel overwhelmed? Nervous? Excited? Determined? Is this your first time…

  • book cover of Anani and the Brave Hurricane Adventure (Anani y la valiente aventura del huracán), Doris Vega Baez

    Interview with Doris Vega Baez

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    Doris Vega Baez’s children’s book Anani and the Brave Hurricane Adventure (Anani y la valiente aventura del huracán) recently became a No. 1 New Release in Children’s Ancient Civilization Fiction on Amazon, as well as No. 1 New Release in Children’s Hispanic and Latino Stories. Plus, she’s also the Author Support Team Lead for Xulon Press. Doris spends her work days helping writers reach their goals of becoming published authors, and now that she’s a published author herself, I knew she’d have some amazing insights to share. To read our full interview with Doris Vega Baez, visit XulonPress.Substack.com. Q. Can…