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Five Tips to Help You Finish Your Manuscript

You were inspired. You started out strong, but you’re starting to run out of gas before the finish line. Not to worry! Here are five surefire tips to help you complete your manuscript and self-publish it. Put them into practice and you’ll be holding your first book signing before you know it. 1. Set a target date…

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Using Research to Craft a Better Book

Research is a must for self-published authors because it shows that you are informed and knowledgeable on a topic, and it gives you instant credibility with potential readers. Don’t think that research is only necessary for nonfiction authors; fiction writers can benefit from doing their homework, too! The good news is that when you are…

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Motivational Writing by Valerie Haynes Perry

Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Valerie Haynes Perry author of Write the Book You Want, For more information, check out her website and Facebook. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information on self-publishing your book with Balboa Press.  Writing can…

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Where Are You on Your Writer’s Journey?

Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Valerie Haynes Perry author of Write the Book You Want. For more information, check out her website and Facebook. Recently, I had the opportunity and pleasure to participate in an event at Laurel Book Store in Oakland,…

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The Three Fears that Stop You From Writing

Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. As a speaker and author of The Dolphin’s Dance: A 5-Step Journey into Conscious Awareness, Micheline shares her successful model for living a more conscious and present life, helping others find inner peace, happiness, and purpose. Nader is an award-winning CEO and healthcare…

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From Comic Books to Novels: Visual Storytelling Tips from a Former Marvel Comics Writer

From time to time in this space, Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Glenn Herdling, author of Piper Houdini: Apprentice of Coney Island. Follow Glenn on Twitter and on Facebook. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information on self-publishing your book…

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Sensory Searching vs Spiritual Searching Part 2 of 2 by Stephanie Van De Ven

From time to time in this space, Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Stephanie Van De Ven, author of “The Birdy Book Series”. For more info on Stephanie or her book, check out her website, Facebook and Twitter. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more…

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Sensory Searching vs Spiritual Searching Part 1 of 2 by Stephanie Van De Ven

From time to time in this space, Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Stephanie Van De Ven, author of “The Birdy Book Series”. For more info on Stephanie or her book, check out her website, Facebook and Twitter. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more…

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Interview with A. Himbi, Author of “Hopeful”

From time to time in this space, Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Asa Ahimbisibwe, author of Hopeful. For more information about Asa, check out his website. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information on self-publishing your book with Balboa Press.…

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Let Go and Trust…Your Editor is Not the Enemy

From time to time in this space, Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Kate Nagel, author of Untethered and Becoming Kate. For more information about Kate, check out her website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram. For a sneak peek of Becoming Kate, click here. Download the…

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