• You Can Learn a Lot About Self-Publishing From Football

    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…

  • “Unraveled” by Deanna Lorea is Our January Book of the Month

    As the new year begins, we are excited to announce our Book of the Month for January 2024 is Unraveled by Deanna Lorea. But what exactly is a Book of the Month, and why are we so thrilled about this particular selection? The Xulon Press “Book of the Month” is our staff’s pick that we believe will captivate our readers and encourage them to explore new authors and genres. Each month, our team carefully chooses a book that we think will engage and inspire our community, and we also share an interview with the author to add their insight into…

  • Citations 101: Becoming an Endnotes Rockstar

      Writing a book or research paper is an exhaustive process in and of itself. Then suddenly, you’re finished—and what’s left for you to do? Citations. The word alone makes you hang your head with stress over accomplishing yet another tedious feat. However, citations don’t have to be difficult—especially not when you’re using endnotes. Unlike a bibliography, endnotes use superscript numbers that correspond to a numbered note on the endnotes page. Let’s take a look at how this in-text citation would appear in your manuscript: Similar to Bob Dylan, I too live “like a rolling stone,”4 but I try to…

  • Getting the Right Permissions for My Book

    . Ever have those relatable lyrics of a song, that one incredible picture, or those motivational Bible verses that have inspired you so much that you wish to include in your book to inspire others? Of course you have, but before you publish your book, keep in mind a very important fact. Make sure you have the correct permissions to use any and all of the aforementioned. It can seem daunting at first to acquire permissions. Issues with permissions may not even happen once you are published, but our Xulon Press team believe it’s better to be safe than sorry…