If your days feel packed and writing keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your list, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need hours of free time to make progress on your book. Today, I’ll share three practical ways to make time for writing, even in your busiest seasons—so you can start fresh […]
Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: How They Work and Which is Better?
By Debra L. Butterfield Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing is most certainly a major question on the minds of today’s writers—Which path should I take? The advent of print on demand (POD) and CreateSpace (now Kindle Direct Publishing) and other companies like them, made getting one’s book published much more accessible. Let’s examine how each works. […]
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Today’s topic: Desert
What Does a Book Editor Do? And Do You Need One?
By Debra L. Butterfield What does a book editor do? That’s a question many writers might ask themselves. The simple answer is they edit books [insert smiley face emoji]. So the more specific question is, What’s involved in editing a book? The answer to that will lead us to the answer of the question, Do […]
20 Things I’ve Learned in 20 Years of Online Business
20 Things I’ve Learned in 20 Years of Online Business This year marks 20 years since I began my online business journey, and what a journey it has been! It’s been filled with both challenges and blessings, but through it all, God has taught me so much. As I reflect on the last two decades, […]
Memoirs: How to Start Writing a Book About Your Life
In this article, I am going to show you how to start writing a book about your life. The process may seem daunting at first, but with this step-by-step approach, you will be on your way. A memoir is about life experiences. In all honesty, it is not really about you. It’s more about taking […]
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Today’s topic: Stuck
Author’s Guide to Kindle Book Publishing
Guest Post by Heather Erdmann In today’s digital age, self-publishing has revolutionized how authors share their stories with the world. Often referred to as KDP (or Kindle Direct Publishing), Kindle book publishing is one of the most effective ways for aspiring writers to become published authors quicker and easier than ever before. With KDP you […]
Book Launch Timeline: How to Launch a Book
Guest Post by Heather Erdmann After months, or even years, of hard work and dedication, your book is finally published! Now, you need to get that book out into the world and in the hands of your future readers. Whether traditionally published or self-published, a book launch is the best way to do that. Yet […]
How much does it cost to publish a book
Guest Post by Heather Erdmann Are you an aspiring author who has long dreamed of seeing your name in print on the cover of your published book, yet wonder if you can afford to self-publish? Maybe you’ve heard stories of people hiring self-publishing companies, called “vanity publishers” and paying thousands of dollars to print their […]