• Footnotes vs. Endnotes…Wait, They Aren’t the Same?

    No, footnotes and endnotes are not the same, but both can be helpful in adding organization, structure, and even more personality to any written work, regardless of the genre. Our editorial team here at Xulon Press see footnotes and endnotes in many author’s works for several different reasons. Understanding which to use in your manuscript can help you enhance your piece and show readers that you know what you are doing. Here are some distinctive components of each that will help in choosing the right fit. Footnotes Traditionally, footnotes are utilized for academic material, like textbooks, or functional material, like…

  • Google Docs or Microsoft Word to Write Your Manuscript

    When it comes to writing your manuscript, there are two popular options to consider: Google Docs or Microsoft Word. Both word-processing tools offer unique features and benefits that can enhance your writing experience. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and considerations of using each platform to write your manuscript. Benefits of Using Microsoft Word to Write Your Manuscript Microsoft Word has long been a go-to tool for writers. Here are some benefits of using Word to write your manuscript: Formatting Options: Microsoft Word provides a wide range of formatting features that allow you to customize the appearance…

  • Developing a Timeline for Your Book

    Four steps you can’t miss when publishing a book.  Finishing your manuscript is only one piece of the process of publishing your book. When you start developing a timeline for writing and publishing your book, there are a few more steps you’ll need to factor into your timing. It’s important to consider each stage of the production process, including writing, editing, cover design, typesetting, and printing. Let’s take a look at each stage of the process you’ll walk through when publishing your book. Then, we’ll look at an example timeline for these stages. Writing and Revising Your Manuscript During the…

  • Nonfiction Books See Higher Sales During the Fall and Winter

    As an author, one goal for your book is for it to have the most impact possible. Publishing your book at the right time of year is one way to achieve this goal. There are many factors to consider when deciding when to release your book. In this article, we’re focusing on why fall and winter are the best seasons to publish certain types of nonfiction books. Specifically, we’ll be discussing memoirs, devotionals, biblical commentary books, and self-help books. With the next year’s resolutions already on the horizon, people tend to start gathering new books and materials that lend to…