• Substack is an online platform that looks and feels a little bit like a blog, but it also operates as a subscription-based email newsletter. More and mor...

    What is Substack?

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    What is Substack and how is Xulon Press using the platform? What is Substack? It is an online platform that looks and feels a little bit like a blog, but it also operates as a subscription-based email newsletter. More and more creators, journalists, and news outlets are using the platform to publish their work. To follow a creator or channel on Substack, you’ll only need to enter your email address. From there, Substack does the work for you and will deliver every new article to your email inbox from the writer or company you subscribed to. Is Substack Free? Substack…

  • When you start developing a timeline for your book, it's important to consider each stage of the production process. This includes editing, cover design...

    Developing a Timeline for Your Book

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    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…

  • Being busy shouldn't keep you from fulfilling your dream of publishing a book. Here are some tips for how to write a book when you have a full-time job...

    How to Write a Book While Working Full-Time

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    How to Write a Book When Working Full-Time Working 40 or more hours a week doesn’t have to keep you from fulfilling your dream of writing (and publishing) a book. We all have daily commitments like full-time jobs, families, friends, volunteering, and more. With careful planning and time management, it’s possible to incorporate writing time into your busy schedule and even meet your personal writing goals. It’s important to remember that writing is a process and your progress won’t always be linear. Some days you may feel like your thoughts are overflowing with creativity while other days you may struggle…

  • In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your book, and a deeper dive into finding beta readers to read yo...

    Tips to Start Writing Your Book Now

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    Millions of people want to write a book, but only a few will. Let’s get your book across the finish line! With the right mindset and some helpful tips, writing a book can also be a rewarding experience. In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your book, and a deeper dive into finding beta readers to read your work when it’s time. 3 Tips to Start Writing Your Book The first step to writing your book is to simply get started. Here are some tips to help you overcome the initial…