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…
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To fully immerse our audience in the worlds and settings we craft for them in our self-published novels, it’s important to let readers engage all their senses. Last time we presented the first part of this article, in which we covered sight and sound; today we’ll discuss touch, smell and taste. Touch Our heroes often…
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Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Dr. Donna Clovis, author of “Quantum Leaps in Princeton’s Place.” and “Six Doors Down.” If you’d like to contact or connect with Dr. Clovis, you can do so through Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. To learn more about her…
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Whitney Eklof is currently an offline marketing specialist for Author Solutions, the world leader in supported self-publishing. She has a master’s degree in telecommunications from Indiana University, focusing specifically on storytelling across a range of mediums and storyworld creation. While at IU, she also served as an associate instructor, educating students about writing, storytelling, and…
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The majority of people connect most strongly with visual stimuli. As a self-publishing writer, it is our job to make sure we cater to all our readers’ senses to fully immerse them in the world we are creating for them on the page. But how to best do that? It’s All in the Details During…
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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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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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Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Patti Galietta author of Angel’s Christmas Miracle, Check her out on Twitter, Goodreads and Pinterest. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information on self-publishing your book with Balboa Press. Just like everyone I…
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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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Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Chrissie Betlach Vinje, author of What Now! A Pivotal Story of Love, Family, and the Miracle of People. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information on self-publishing your book with Balboa Press. My book…
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