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Writing Articles
There comes a time in every writer’s career when inspiration falls short, frustration sets in, and the words just don’t appear. The blank, white page and the taunting, blinking cursor seem intimidating — as if someone has just flipped the hourglass and you are watching the sand fall. Here are nine simple tips to help you conquer writers block.
In both Christian and secular publishing there are different genres. Whether you are an experienced or novice Christian writer, your story will integrate within a particular genre. Therefore, every writer must ask, what is my writing niche and where does it fall in the realms of the various genres?
When you sit down to write, where does your inspiration come from? Depending on the kind of book you are writing your inspiration may flow from different places. When writing a children's book there are specific things you can do to find inspiration for your writing. This article will give you a few tips for writing a children's book.
Publishing Articles
Is fear of rejection holding you back from publishing the book you’ve had on your heart for years? According to Thomas Nelson employee and author Beth Ryan, setting aside fear and trusting God with your manuscript can open doors for your book that you never imagined.
Selecting the right publisher for your book is not easy. Considering such factors as cost, services and marketability can be overwhelming enough without having to determine if a publisher upholds the same values as you do. Selecting a Christian publisher like WestBow Press will help you rest assured that your values are in line with your publisher's values.
Self-publishing your book will most likely be one of the highlights of your life. To ensure that your author journey is an exhilarating, positive experience, review our quick guide to identifying libel in your work.
The nuances of publishing law can be overwhelming for both new and experienced authors. But by educating yourself with the basic, simple facts, you'll know your rights and minimize your legal risk.
Marketing Articles
Today’s writing and publishing world is highly competitive. If you want your book to sell, you will need to represent your "business" — you and your work — with a solid foundation that exhibits your writing resume known as the Author Platform. Learn how to build your Author Platform to build awareness for your work, enhance your professional reputation and amplify your visibility.
Organizing book signings, readings, and public appearances is a vital element of an author’s marketing campaign as well as an influencer on the author’s level of success. Your position when planning an event is to sell to the public that you are the author, this is the book, and here is where you can find it.
Social media, particularly Facebook and Twitter, are here to stay. The popularity of sites may come and go, but the concept of social media and using it to network and share information is definitely here to stay. How can you as an author take advantage of what those programs have to offer? Where do you even begin?
Knowing the "why" behind social media is one thing — actually taking the plunge and doing it is another. It may take you awhile to figure out how everything works, but you have to start somewhere, and once you get going, you'll understand the huge benefits of marketing through Facebook and Twitter.