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5 Easy Ways to Write Your Book

April 29, 2015 By Shelley Hitz 1 Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

There is more than one way to write a book.  I often have authors tell me they do not know where to start when writing a book. In this post, I am going to share five ways that I have used to write a book to help you get started in the right direction: #1:  Write the Book […]

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Mind Mapping Your Book

January 8, 2015 By Heather Hart 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

One of my favorite tools for authors is mind mapping. Why? Mind maps are a great way to organize your thoughts, but they can also be condensed so they aren’t overwhelming. No other outlining system offers the visual representation you can get from a mind map, and they have become an essential part of outlining […]

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12 Must-Follow Blogs For Authors

July 8, 2014 By Heather Hart 36 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

 One key factor to our success as authors is what we have learned from others along the way. So today, we want to share 12 of our favorite blogs for authors. We encourage you to check them out as well as share which blogs are your favorite blogs are in the comments.   #1. The […]

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Two Things You Need To Know Before Writing Your Book

May 26, 2014 By Heather Hart 1 Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Deciding to step out and write a book is an exciting decision. However, before you start writing, there are some things you need to know. The type of book you are writing and how much you already know will determine just how much you will need to learn before you can begin the process. While there […]

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6 Books Every Writer Needs To Read

May 13, 2014 By Heather Hart 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Writing is an art. If you want to do well, you have to learn the craft. The saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” But it is equally important to study the craft of writing. Writing alone isn’t enough to improve. You have to study the art of writing and practice writing well. In this post, I […]

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The Ultimate Challenge For Authors

December 9, 2013 By Heather Hart Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Have you heard of Kristen Eckstein? She was one of the contributing authors to our book, “Indie Author Book Marketing Success,” and we have always know her for her “over deliver” work ethic. She has started over 50 publishing companies and published almost 200 books. However, she blew us away with her newest accomplishment. She’s […]

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3 Keys to Writing Success and Overcoming Procrastination

July 12, 2013 By Shelley Hitz 43 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

3 Keys to Writing Success

What does it take to be a successful writer?  As I have reflected on my own journey, I am going to share with you 3 keys to writing success.   I would love to hear your keys to success as well in the comments. Writing and Publishing Books Many people are amazed that I have published […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips, Productivity, Publishing, Publishing Tips, Writing Tagged With: Writing Advice, Writing Tips

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