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  • Summer Activities for Writers to Embrace the Season

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    As the warm breeze and bright sunshine of summer swirl around us, we just may be able to find inspiration and rejuvenation in a variety of activities that evoke the spirit of the season. From outdoor writing to nature walks and summer reading, there are ample opportunities to nurture creativity and foster personal growth this time of year. Here’s my comprehensive guide to summer activities for writers. 1. Take Your Writing Outdoors The fresh air and change of scenery can invigorate your mind, leading to enhanced creativity and productivity, so taking your writing outdoors offers a myriad of benefits. To…

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    6 Summer Activities for Writers

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    Summer is officially here, bringing with it the perfect opportunity for writers to infuse their creative process with the vibrant energy of the season. Whether you’re working on a novel, poetry collection, memoir, or any other writing project, the long, sunny days and warm evenings offer a wealth of inspiration and motivation. To make the most of this season, here are six fantastic summer activities tailored to writers, designed to ignite your imagination and enhance your writing experience. Whether you prefer solitary adventures or group activities, there’s something on this list to suit every writer’s creative needs. Start a New…

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    Inspire Your Writing with the Colors of Summer

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    With the arrival of summer, we are greeted by a burst of lively colors that breathe life into our daily lives It’s the season where we trade in our cozy sweaters for breezy attire and immerse ourselves in a vast array of bright, fun colors. These colors have the power to ignite our imaginations and stir up a myriad of emotions, paving the way for unique and captivating stories. In this month’s writing prompt, we want to inspire your writing by presenting five quintessential summer colors that have the potential to spark a flurry of creative thoughts and narratives. Pull…

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    How to Write a Devotional: 5 Basic Tips to Get You Started

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    One of the most popular types of manuscripts we publish at Xulon Press is a devotional. While a writing a devotional may sound like a simple task, there are many that lack the basic “bones” every devotional needs to be successful (and most of all, helpful to the reader). So, here’s a list of what every devotional should contain: Final Thoughts It doesn’t matter what you decide on theme, entry length, overall book length, or the use of verses, the most important thing is to keep it consistent while writing a devotional. Keep it consistent and it will be better overall, and…