Writing a book is a lot of fun. It’s also hard, sometimes unglamorous, work that takes hours and hours of dedication. So it can be especially frustrating when you’re just starting out, and you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over again. Luckily, as writers and published authors ourselves, we’ve been there! Below […]
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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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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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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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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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By: Sandra Wade I wrote the book Forever Auburn more than 20 years ago. For months I typed relentlessly, being pulled into the lives of my characters…I became lost in time. I could hear them speak to me! I found myself waking at all hours, running to the computer to type, excited as I watched them
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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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By: Casey Cease, CEO, Lucid Books I’ve had the privilege of speaking to groups of various sizes—from 10 people to 25,000 people at a time. While the style of speaking to different size groups varies, the ability to share a meaningful message that helps people is hugely rewarding. Early on, I noticed that when I
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By: Jonathan Hayashi Until recently, I never thought I would write a book. In fact, I almost did not write Ordinary Radicals because I was afraid people would assume I was simply trying to build a platform for my own popularity. The seeds of inspiration for writing were planted while I was a doctoral student at
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