• The Truth About Writing a Children’s Devotional: Here’s Exactly What You Need to Know

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    Devotionals have a significant role in nurturing the spiritual growth of young minds. By providing thoughtful, age-appropriate content, children’s devotional stories can help instill strong moral values, a sense of faith, and a deeper understanding of biblical teachings. In this article, we will explore the importance of children’s devotionals, discuss the purpose of creating a children’s devotional, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to write one. 1. Select Your Target Age Group Your first step in writing a children’s devotional is to choose the target age group you want to write for. Devotionals that are tailored to specific age…

  • Advice from Life Coach, Gloria Sloan

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    I recently had the opportunity to interview Gloria Sloan, a life coach and Xulon Press author, about what tends to keep people from achieving goals they really want to accomplish. The author of Life Skills for the Journey had plenty of insights to share, and even some specific advice for people who want to write and publish a book! Before you head over to the Xulon Press Substack to read the full interview with Gloria Sloan, I want to answer some basic questions about what a life coach is and what they do. What is a Life Coach? A life…

  • “A Horse to Guide Me” by Justin W. Dunn Is Our April Book of the Month

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    Justin W. Dunn is the Founder and CEO of American Mustang School in Aberdeen, North Carolina. The school promotes mental health and wellness through the preservation of the American Mustang Horses. Dunn’s book A Horse to Guide Me was selected by the Xulon Press staff as our April Book of the Month. To learn more about A Horse to Guide Me and its author, we interviewed Justin W. Dunn for all the details on our latest Book of the Month. What inspired you to write A Horse to Guide Me? I have been developing my business for 18+ years now. It…

  • How to Eliminate Distractions When Writing

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    Whether you are a professional writer or looking to make time to write your first book, eliminating distractions is a key element of your success. With family responsibilities, work, and technology, we are constantly bombarded with distractions, which makes it difficult to focus on our writing time. The good news is that several effective strategies can help you eliminate distractions and stay focused while writing. In today’s article, we’re discussing 10 tips to help you stay on track and produce your best work. 10 Ways to Eliminate Distractions When Writing Let’s jump into our recommendations: 1. Find a hideaway in…