Some people are in love with the idea of writing and visualize a life of leisure, sitting around typing out a few dozen book manuscripts and raking in the greenbacks (you can laugh now). Others have one story they feel the need to share, but they have no plans to pursue writing, and therefore, lack the drive to do what it takes to get published. However, many sincerely want to write but find writing a full-length book a daunting task. Or sadly, they finish their manuscript but are stonewalled by the thought of finding a publisher or self-publishing and then (gulp!) book marketing.
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5 Plotting Tips for Aspiring Christian Fiction Authors
In my years of experience as a mystery author, writing coach, and education lead for the visual outlining software Plottr, I’ve found—like many others—that there are two main types of writers. There are writers who plot every aspect of their story, who are often called “story architects” or “story engineers”, and there are those who wing it the entire way, known as discovery writers or pantsers.
Why Indie Authors Need a Writing Community
Every author can benefit from being part of a writer group. An author’s journey can be lonely, and we need writing friends who understand the highs and lows writers experience. Brainstorming with writer groups can spark creativity. Networking offers new connections that can lead to more writing opportunities. Collaboration allows us to combine our resources to get our messages in front of a wider audience of readers. We will find endless benefits when we realize we’re stronger together through writer groups.
A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing
A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing Do you have a dream to publish a book? Have you written a book but now you are not sure how to get it published? I hope my story inspires you to expand your boundaries…
Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing: Which Is Best for You?
Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing: Which Is Best for You? There are many choices these days for a Christian author seeking publication. Sometimes those publishing choices can be overwhelming. In 2009, when I began writing as a hobby, self-publishing was looked…
6 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Book
6 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Book After you’ve finished editing your manuscript, you’re finding ways to improve your book? That’s great! Most of the time, adding visual effects such as infographics and pull-out quotes is all it takes to take…
3 Essential Marketing Tips for New Authors
3 Essential Marketing Tips for New Authors I visit and consult with aspiring and newly minted authors often. They literally are sponges, soaking up information and advice in an effort to write a great book, be traditionally published, build a…
The Ultimate Guide to Launching a Book for Indie Authors
The Ultimate Guide to Launching a Book for Indie Authors In a recent blog (3 Keys to Author Success), I wrote about the people who helped me get my book into the world. A writing partner commented on how wonderful…
Three Keys to New Author Success
When I retired in 2013, having practiced medicine for nearly forty years, I wasn’t ready to entirely leave medicine. So I searched for a new way to help people improve their health. The result was a self-help program called Serenity and Health that I introduced at my church in 2014. Three years later, I launched my website and blog of the same name. This year I published my first book, Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey, about these experiences and my life. In all of this, my message is that there are small steps we can take to help us find our path to better physical and emotional health and closeness to God. There are three keys to new author success that enabled me to translate this message into a self-help program, a blog and, finally, a book. These are passion, people, and technological enhancements.
How to Start a Writing Career as a Christian Author
I believed I was called to write a book. One. Simple. Little. Christian Book. Who knew multifarious rules anticipated my discovery? Myriad steps lay ahead to move forward.
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