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True Life: Finding Creative Purpose from Life’s Struggles

Filed in Author Inspirations by Elizabeth Marrero on November 16, 2015 • 6 Comments

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, […]

How To Set Up a Book Signing – An Interview with Xulon Author Bob Bush

Filed in Marketing Your Book by Blair Townley on November 9, 2015 • 8 Comments

What is one of the most effective way to find and meet new readers? Book signings! Xulon Press editor Blair Townley interviews author Robert Bush, who has held 137 book signings, as he dispenses vital advice on how to set up a book signing—and why they’re so important to […]

Passive Voice: It’s So Passé

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Krystina Murray on September 29, 2015 • 1 Comment

Passive voice has a time and place in writing, as it serves to be a stylistic additive in many books and papers. In some cases, people prefer passive voice in creative pieces, such as poetry and prose; however, writing in passive voice too often in your fiction and non-fiction pieces can cloud your writing. The […]

Goal Management: Patience + Persistence = Progress

Filed in Author Inspirations by Krystina Murray on August 26, 2015 • 6 Comments

Taking control of your writing dream means actively making your routine and writing goals a priority in your life. Some say writing is about inspiration, but it’s more practical than that. It’s about actively seeking inspiration while following through with an idea, and manifesting your thoughts into words. This can be achieved with action and persistence. The mindset […]

How-To Write: All About Historical Fiction, Real Characters

Filed in Writing Tips by Blair Townley on August 21, 2015 • 1 Comment

In historical fiction, your focus as the author may be toward authenticating the setting, presenting believable characters and creating a compelling storyline that will grab readers and hold their attention from beginning to end. What can be an aspect missed while writing historical fiction is the opportunity to allow readers access to the main characters’ […]