These are the words of Sharon Halliday, Balboa Press author of “Messages from the Heart”. Sharon answered the call to write her book and self-publish with Balboa Press. To learn more about her story visit her website, Facebook, and Twitter. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information.  Why Do You Write? Whether…

These are the words of  Matt Jardine, Balboa Press author of “The Hardest Path”. Matt answered the call to write his book and self-publish with Balboa Press. For more information on Matt, check out his website, Facebook Page and Twitter. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information. Make Time to Tell Your Story…

These are the words of  Judge Bill Swann, Balboa Press author of “Politics, Faith, Love”. Judge answered the call to write his book and self-publish with Balboa Press. If you’d like to learn more about  Judge, you can visit his website, Facebook page or Twitter account.  Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information. Don’t…

These are the words of  Jennifer Engel, Balboa Press author of “ Heaven Under Construction”.  Jennifer answered the call to write her book and self-publish with Balboa Press. If you’d like to learn more about  Anna, you can visit her website, Facebook page or Twitter account.  Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information.…

In a previous post, we began talking about point of view, also known as “person.” We began by discussing first person, identifiable by the use of the pronouns “I” or “we:” I stepped to the side of the door and pulled my gun from its holster. I waited in the car an hour before Lucas…

These are the words of Marcia Diehl, Balboa Press author of “Do You See It? Do You See It?”. Marcia answered the call to write her book and self-publish with Balboa Press. If you’d like to learn more about Marcia, you can visit her website  Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information. “When…

Today we’re going to begin discussing point of view: WHO is telling your story? What information does that narrator have access to? It sounds simple, but many are the writers who have made point of view mistakes, or who aren’t completely sure about that pesky “second person.” Basically, there are three points of view, called…

We hope this post finds you proceeding smoothly along the self-publishing road! If, however, you’ve been hitting a few bumps (or road blocks!) lately, you’ve come to the right place. Today we present our fourth batch of suggestions for staying the course when the obstacles seem insurmountable, and when writer’s block has you thinking of a career…

So, you’re still staring at the monitor, fingers frozen over the keyboard? Never fear, we’ve got some new ideas and suggestions for breaking down the wall known as “writer’s block.” If this is your first exposure to this series, check out the previous posts on the topic here and here. Writer’s block can be like the…

Today we’re continuing with our last post about writer’s block. Every self-published author has experienced it, or will someday. How crippling it becomes to your writing, though, depends on how you view it—and how you handle it. Of course, what works for one writer won’t necessarily work for another, so these tips are like a…