So, what exactly is an author platform? In simplest terms, an author platform is your ability to sell books because of who you are and whom you are connected to. But where do you start? Start by taking stock of all the resources you already have at your disposal. You may not have a large author mailing list, but […]
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Sometimes we need facts to dispel writer’s block, sometimes we need inspiration, but sometimes what we need is to be filled up. Not all writer’s block is actual blockage. Sometimes what we really mean is that we are empty. Writers are writers for their entire life, they may not be published writers for their entire
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Attempting to write a book without avidly reading is like trying to pull water from a dried-up well. There’s nothing there.
If you want to write anything—whether it’s a tweet, blog post, or book—you need to have a storehouse of words to pull from. You need to have in your possession a robust vocabulary, stories to help you illustrate your point, and the only way to build such a repertoire is by reading.
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For most writers, becoming published is the dream. There is something about the idea of seeing their words in print on a shelf or on Amazon’s website that just gets a writer going. But, most writers also feel that the dream of publication is far off or unobtainable. Others feel like it should be handed to them, no questions asked.
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Writing doesn't always come easy. Writing a book—let alone anything—is a challenge. Here’s a compilation of 10 quotes to help you overcome your writing hurdles and inspire your writing this summer
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In a previous post, I gave several reasons why writing a book is helpful for a pastor’s ministry. Each pastor has a primary message or area of ministry focus. And when they’re able to capture that message in book form, it’s a blessing to his congregation and those he influences. While there are many reasons
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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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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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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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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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