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Writing a Children’s Book in 7 Steps
If you plan on writing a children’s book, you need to take all the right steps. Children’s books are less complex, but these projects require work and dedication to complete. In this post, you’ll be guided through seven simple steps to writing a children’s book. This...
IngramSpark Live Chat Hours of Operation
UPDATE! (See Section Below) In today's world, you're used to 24/7 access to anyone you want. So if you've tried using IngramSpark's online chat feature, you may have been disappointed. Frustrated. Annoyed. Because most of the time, they're offline. There's simply no...
Rules for Your Writing Group
You decided to make a writing group, but you want to make sure it does what it’s supposed to do. That it’s a safe space for writers to express themselves and improve in their craft. So you need ground rules for your writing group for it to function well without...
How to Create a Writing Group
Although writing is a solitary activity, writers need to be in the company of like-minded people. Your fellow writers can give you the encouragement, advice, feedback, and support that you need. This is why joining a writing group is beneficial for you. What if there...
#1 New Release: The Insecure King
John S. Calhoun's The Insecure King: 10 Powerful Lessons from the Life of King Saul made a splash from the day it was released. Be the King You Are Calhoun wrote his book to encourage Christians in their faith. By studying the life of King Saul, Calhoun explains how...
Turn Your Blog into a Book
If you have a blog, you may have a potential book idea in there somewhere. Don’t let this opportunity go to waste! Turn your blog into a book! Who knows? You just may write a New York Times best-seller like Tim Ferriss, whose blog helped him sell his wildly popular...
Meet Marta Obiols Llistar
Get to know Argyle Fox author Marta Obiols Llistar, author of 18: An Unschooling Experience. Marta Obiols Llistar is a Catalan immigrant, former public school teacher, and current unschooling mother. With a dual degree in elementary and special education from...
Should You Translate Your Book?
You worked hard on your book, and you want it to reach as many readers as possible. Should you translate your book into another language? Maybe. For the right book, translation makes sense. But before you run off to hire a translator, it’s smart to determine if...
7 Writing Tropes to Avoid
There are countless writing tropes. To avoid them all is nearly impossible. And that’s okay. Because if you use them right, you can make your story more fascinating. Of course, use them wrong, and you’ll ruin your story by making too predictable. To ensure your story...
What Are Writing Tropes & Why Do They Matter?
What are writing tropes? You may have never heard of them, but you can find writing tropes in any work of fiction. Although writers are often advised against using common ones, it’s nearly impossible to avoid tropes altogether. So what are tropes, and how can you use...
Why You Haven’t Finished Writing Your Book
Struggling to finish writing your book? You’re in good company. According to the trusty internet, ninety-seven percent of writers are in the same boat. Whether that stat is exactly right or not, many writers know the struggle of reaching the final page of their book....