Ah, the dream of becoming a published author—a journey that starts with a single word and ends with a bound book you can hold in your hands. [Cue the happy dance!] But what happens in between? You’re in luck because we’re about to spill the beans! Publishing can feel like a maze of decisions, deadlines, …
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Crafting a book that captivates readers and takes them on a journey is no easy feat, and knowing when your manuscript is polished and ready to be shared with the world can be a challenge. But fear not – in today’s blog post, we’re here to guide you through the process of assessing whether your …
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It’s no secret that the publishing industry can be a bit overwhelming, especially with so many different options to choose from. That’s why this month, our COO & Director of Author Development, Megan, is breaking down the differences between Self-Publishing, Hybrid Publishing, Partnership Publishing, and Traditional Publishing in our “Publishing Point” video. From the pros …
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The Lucid Books COO, Megan Poling, answers some common questions about ownership in the publishing world.
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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As the creative possibilities of online technology continue to evolve, promoting yourself as a writer has never been easier! No longer just a fancy, static, online business card, a website is an author’s home base, a marketing and networking hub and a portal that allows communication to flow between authors and their readers. In today’s …
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 …
By: Brian Smith “What we are trying to do is help you rip out all of the bad wiring that has permeated your thinking and begin the process of rewiring your head and heart to help align you with how God wants you to play your sport.” This past summer, I stood in front of …
Technology has evolved to the point that books can be printed in smaller quantities with minimal lead time. In the past, offset or traditional printing was the option for mainstream publishing and required large quantities of a book to be printed each time. However, print-on-demand (often referred to as POD) is a now a method …
The worst mistake that you can make when writing for young adults is to oversimplify the material. Although young adults are complex human beings with intelligent minds, blog writers and pop psychologists will often try to boil an entire demographic down to a singularity, causing writers to err into a realm of unauthentic and oversimplified …
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