Partnership Publishing isn't for everyone. But is it for you? Read more to find out Recently, I was chatting with a first-time author. I loved hearing how eager she was to help people with her message, and I was struck by how much work she’d already invested in the manuscript. She had already taken a […]
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Donald Miller has crafted an impressive background in writing expertise. He is the author of Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and most recently, Scary Close. His style is comfortable, conversational, and clear, all the while delivering profound, valuable content. There are many concrete writing tips we can learn from Donald,
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\”The only job you start on top is digging a hole.\” I was a senior in high school when I first read these words on my guidance counselor’s wall. At the moment, I didn't think much of it. And quite frankly, I have no idea why I still remember this line. But here I am,
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Writing a book isn't as easy as most people think. The hard work starts when you’re tasked with turning the workings of your heart and soul into words. But, what makes writing a book even more difficult is then turning those words into something cohesive people will understand, read, and share with their friends. The
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There’s one challenge every author faces. Writing a book. Yes, this sounds obvious. But writing a book is easier said than done. You can decide your topic, outline your book, and even write a few thousand words or more. But as you may know, actually completing your manuscript and, even more, having it published, are a
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When you’re an author, you have to actually write, right? Not necessarily. Many writers are finding that a simple voice to text feature makes their writing better and saves them time. We recently worked with an incredibly busy author. She runs a business, cares for her husband and kids, works in her church–she’s busy. She
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Writing isn't a desire or skill I was born with. You see, I’m dyslexic and re-learned how to properly read when I was 22-years-old. The idea of being a pastor, author, and publisher was something I’d never dreamed of doing. But over the years, I noticed a gradual change in my life and interests.
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Content. It possesses a God-like characteristic in its presence. Whether we’re at home or work, in a car, flying in a plane, riding on a boat or on our phone, tablet, or laptop, we live in a sea of communication. It’s everywhere we turn. It’s everywhere we look. And we cannot escape its reach unless
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Marketing your book is no joke. You are vying for the limited attention and dollars of readers within an extremely crowded marketplace. In 2013, there were nearly 1.5 million books (new titles and non-traditional) published. And this doesn't include the number of books currently in circulation. That’s a lot of books. Not only are there numerous
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Book publishing can be a tiring business. I know from personal experience as an author and publisher, as well as the stories I’ve heard from others. Previously, I had a conversation with my mentor who told me his story working with a big self-publishing house, and how he was worn-out in the process. Wading through
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