• Photos Worth Words

    Writing can come with its obstacles and challenges, such as writer’s block, but when writing nonfiction books, especially those of personal testimony, it can be even more difficult to write. We want our nonfiction stories to be inspirations to people and encourage them to see the light at the end of the tunnel as they go through life. Sometimes looking at photographs or pictures can trigger the right words to flow from your mind to the page, allowing a story to make its presence known to others. For this writing prompt, consider looking through old photographs of yourself, your family/friends…

  • Why We Write: Writing As Your Catharsis

    Writing has always been a highly functional tool of self-expression for people, and writing as a way to express what’s on your heart and spirit has been found to have healing benefits. When you write about an isolated traumatic incident, which has changed you for better or for worse, it allows you to do something tangible. Turning writing into a form of therapy that is a powerful tool for healing, as you recall memories and pains you may have suppressed over time.You are the master of your own story, as you create something magical with that experience. In writing what burdens your…

  • Why We Write: To Share Our Passion

    At a recent editorial meeting, each of us editors threw around ideas, possibilities, and topics for the Xulon Press Blog. While the other editors had their own ideas, I had a blog topic in mind that I didn’t think exactly answered the question at hand: why do we write? However, once I explained what I wanted to do on the blog, our editorial manager responded with, “we write in order to share our passions.” Then I realized — what I had just shared was exactly that: my passion. Prior to the end of 2014, I registered for my second Be the…

  • Why We Write: To Leave a Legacy

    What do you think about when you hear the word “legacy”? Synonyms relating to this word include inheritance, birthright, heirloom, etc. A legacy doesn’t have to be a tangible object; it can also be a treasured word of wisdom, funny anecdote or memory that offers a valuable piece of advice. Could your life story be considered a legacy you could leave to your family, bequeathing to them life lessons, personal insight and genuine encouragement for their paths ahead? At Xulon Press, we come across manuscripts from time to time that are created mementos of authors’ life experiences and beliefs, to…