Tag: Christian self-publishing

Questions To Ask When Writing a Book

Filed in Author Inspirations by Erika Bennett on September 22, 2020 • 0 Comments

Publishing and writing a book is one of the best experiences you can add to your resume. It transcends all industries and career paths because putting a book out into the world is an arduous task. But adding “author” to your resume can’t be the only reason you publish a book—fiction or nonfiction. We have […]

10 Literary Devices Defined

If I had to guess, I’d say you probably haven’t heard the term “literary device” since high school English class. Well now that you’re writing a book it’s time for a refresher crash course. Literary devices are styles or tools writers can use to enhance their stories. Some literary devices are meant to add a […]

10 Words to Cut From Your Manuscript

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on May 28, 2020 • 0 Comments

Editing your own writing will never be the easiest part of the writing journey, but knowing what to look for can make the task a whole lot simpler. Working with the publishing company Xulon Press for a decade now has taught me a lot to say the least. A common mistake my editing eye has […]

Finding Your Target Audience (and why it’s so important).

Filed in Book Reviews and Articles, Book Signings and Events, Marketing Your Book by Daylin on May 14, 2020 • 0 Comments

If you’ve published or want to publish any work, whether it’s a novel, a blog, or an essay, you need to know your target audience. While it’s important to reach as many people as possible, and it often seems like focusing only on certain segments of the population is limiting, you need to be direct. […]

How To Overcome Self-Doubt As A Writer

Filed in Author Inspirations, Writing Tips by Daylin on May 12, 2020 • 2 Comments

Sylvia Plath once said, “the worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” We all have a hopeful goal of an achievement we think will finally get rid of that self-doubt once and for all. “If I become a bestseller,” “If I sell out,” “If I get a positive review,” “If I win an award,” and on […]