• Finding good writing isn’t hard, but finding a regular publication you can rely on can be. That's why we’ve compiled a list of great resources for your w...

    The Best Publications for Writers

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    Finding good writing isn’t hard, but finding a regular publication you can rely on can be. A publication that delivers high-quality writing and expert writing tips. Of course, the internet is full of tips for writers. But magazines and various publications that focus on creative living and writing help, for all types of writing situations, shouldn’t be overlooked. To help you find new inspiration for the year, we’ve compiled a list of great resources. You’ll often find these at your favorite store or can subscribe to have them delivered straight to your home. New England Review This publication always includes works…

  • Books can provide some of the best lessons. In light of the new year, we’ve compiled a list of books to read to keep you inspired as you move through 2021.

    10 Books to Read That Inspire Change

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    Books can provide some of the best lessons. We just have to allow ourselves to fully take in their messages and do the work in our own lives. From creating new, healthier habits to working through fear, there is plenty of growth we can accomplish by listening to authors who have already done the work. In light of the new year, we’ve compiled a list of books to read to keep you inspired as you move through 2021. 10 Books to Read That Can Inspire Change 1. The Power of Habit If you’re looking to understand how habits are formed…

  • When experiencing frustration with your writing, it’s important to remind yourself why... Here are 18 inspirational writing quotes: ...

    18 Inspiring Quotes For Writers

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    When you’re experiencing frustration with your writing, it’s important to remind yourself that we’ve all been there before; and I mean everyone. That’s right—even the Stephen King’s and Ernest Hemingway’s of the world. Which is why it’s always a good idea to turn to those famous writers (and their quotes) for inspiration. Here are 18 inspirational writing quotes:   Reading Motivation “Read everything  —  trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write.” —William Faulkner   “Always [keep] two…

  • True Life: Finding Creative Purpose from Life’s Struggles

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    Xulon Press employee Elizabeth Marrero talks about how God used her biggest struggle to give birth to her creative purpose — and the book she’s publishing because of it. When we moved back to the United States from Puerto Rico, I struggled with English. It was all Chinese to me (though it was English… ::kick drum, snare, high hat::). My 1st grade teacher sent a letter home one day with me – that I couldn’t read – and that night, my mom and brother sat down with me and a book. My brother pointed at one word. “Esto dice Marty.” He pointed…