• purple robe, nails, crown of thorns shown on a table; the crucifixion of Christ

    With Childlike Faith: A New Way to Look at the Crucifixion

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    She hung close to her mom as she watched the man carrying a cross down the aisle. She let out a shriek and tried to run to help him when they whipped his back. She cried with him, helpless as she watched the horrible scene unfold before her, so emotional that she had to be carried away. The deep sorrow and inexpressible joy that comes with the resurrection story is incomparable. Written by the finger of God from the beginning of time, it is unlike any story that could ever be written by man. During this time of the year,…

  • bunny rabbit ears with a green and white spring background that is blurred; writing an Easter-themed children's book

    How to Write an Easter-Themed Children’s Book

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    Writing a children’s book about Easter can be an enjoyable experience. Capturing the specialness and joy of Easter that entertains young readers requires creativity. Here are some tips to help you craft a captivating Easter-themed children’s book. Write with Your Readers’ Ages Top of Mind One of the first steps of writing a children’s book is to decide on the appropriate age range for your book. Think about the story you want to tell, the themes you’ll explore in your work, and the vocabulary level you’ll use. By understanding the developmental stages and interests of different age groups, you can…

  • Lent for Christian Writers

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    The season of Lent has a rich history in the Christian tradition, calling for believers to prepare for Easter and meditate on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. As writers, our work always calls for observation and reflection of the events, emotions, people, and scenes around us. So how can we allow this rich period of Lenten reflection and discipline infuse into our writing? Set a writing goal on your Lenten journey Lent is a forty-day journey between Ash Wednesday and Easter. On Ash Wednesday, crosses of ashes are painted on the forehead to show our human frailty. At the same…

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    Trendy New Ways to Buy Books, Easter Prayers & National Grammar Day

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    Hello, readers! March is here, and the earth will be in bloom before we know it! Here on the Xulon Press blog, we’ve got lots of new, fresh ideas blooming throughout the month to keep you excited and inspired. We’ll be looking at some new, cool ways in which books are finding their way to readers; ranging from monthly subscription services, to simple digital strategies, to totally unexpected social media promotions. We’ll also explore one of the most fun writing strategies I’ve ever heard of, one that Pinterest-crazy readers will totally embrace. Lest you forget, dear readers, let me remind you: Friday, March 4th,…