When it comes to writing, people often fall into two categories: the planner, who plans every detail before starting, and the doer, who jumps in and starts without giving much thought to details. There are pros and cons to each type–planners might have a hard time actually starting the project, and doers might run into […]
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Do you want to write a book? If so, you’re not alone. Writing is an innate desire many people possess. Research indicates that 81% of Americans believe they \”have a book in them.\” These people are just like you. They have a story to share, a desire to persuade readers, or a cause or business to draw attention to. But there’s
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon is the most prolific Christian author of all-time. Prior to the standardization of typewriters—let alone the development of computers—Charles Spurgeon literally penned a boatload of content. He’s considered to be the most widely read preacher and he produced more written material than any other Christian in history. Here’s a sampling of his production:
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Despite what you may have heard, there’s no such thing as free publishing. A quick Google search will show that there are many options to publish your book, and while some boast of being free options, that’s simply not true. Although these services might allow you to set up your book, select a template for
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Where do great ideas for stories and books come from? I know that many non-writers believe there is a book with great story ideas in it, or at least a book that taught great writers how to come up with great story ideas. Or maybe they believe that great writers were just born with
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Many authors don't see the value in audiobooks, especially self-published or independently published authors. They have already invested so much time and money into their book that they don't want to invest anymore, especially for very little return. But the truth is that audio books are on the rise. Audio books are now a billion
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No. I know that for me, as a publisher, to tell you that publishing isn't the greatest thing that will ever happen to you as a writer is kind of bonkers. But hear this, I am not dissuading you from getting published. Getting published is good. Having a published book will help your career as
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Writing and child bearing/rearing are not too dissimilar. When a woman is pregnant she grows and feeds her baby with her own body. Essentially bits of her are being used to create a new person. Then the delivery comes. It is hard. It is painful. It seems to the mother that she will never be
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What is an author voice? How do you develop one? How will you know when you have one? I can hear the panic in your voice already. You’re thinking about how you have to learn how to write well and edit well and find a publisher and promote your book once it’s published and promote
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Writer’s block is a common occurrence. Every writer has experienced it at one point in their career, usually several times. But, not all writer’s block is the same. Sometimes you get stuck on facts, and sometimes you have just been working on the same thing too long. Sometimes you don't know how to start, and
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