Writing is a major undertaking for anyone, even more so when trying to get your first book published. Getting through the process, especially if you already have a busy work and family life, can require a lot of perseverance and planning. That’s why our Lucid Books editing team put together the following list to offer […]
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When writing a book, there are endless reasons to publish your work. You may write about your personal story and want to share your first-hand experience. Maybe you want to build brand awareness to help position yourself as an expert in a field. Or perhaps you want to publish your writing to recognize and support
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If you’re thinking about getting your book published, one of the first things you need to do is write a strong, professional manuscript. Book manuscripts are the core foundation of book publishing projects. They set the tone and direction of your book, provide a key reference point for content and structure, and allow you to
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Advice from our publishing team to help you develop your unique style and voice as a Christian author. As a Christian author, your voice is an essential part of your ministry. Your unique writing style distinguishes your work from other writers in the Christian genre. It’s the most valuable tool in your writer’s toolbox as
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Tried and true tips to help you overcome writer’s block for good. How many times have you started a project and not been able to finish it because writer’s block got the best of you? It can be tough to find your inspiration when all you want is to sit down and write, but nothing
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We all have that one idea for a book we want to write. You know, the one you keep telling your friends and family about, and they just nod their head politely? The one that is constantly on your mind but never quite seems to get off the ground. Creating a book can feel like
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Writing creative children’s books helps add color to life and understandability for youngsters as they learn how to navigate the twists and turns of their childhood years. Whether it’s topics on bullying to teach about kindness and empathy, or adventures in nature with valuable lessons about life happening all around us, children’s books can have
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One of the most crucial elements to selling a book is also probably the most difficult element for authors to create: the book description. Your book description is your first impression, your chance to hook readers and secure a purchase. A great book description will get people interested, and it’s also your opportunity to get
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If you don't write when you don't have time for it, you won't write when you do have time for it. —Katerina Stoykova Klemer How do you write a book when you don't have time? Most books aren't written in a weekend. No, this work requires the will to plug away at it every day, even
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If you’re a writer—of books, essays, scripts, blog posts, whatever—you’re familiar with the phenomenon: the blank screen, a looming deadline, and a sinking feeling in your gut that pairs poorly with the jug of coffee you drank earlier. If you know that rumble all too well: this post is for you. Maybe it’ll help you
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