It’s that time of year when many of us tend to look back and think of what has happened and what we have accomplished. For WestBow Press, Thomas Nelson and book publishing in general, 2012 has been a year of change and growth. WestBow Press continues to help a record number of aspiring authors fulfill…
Read moreOn Fridays, we like to share writing tips and tricks with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Writing Tip – Focus on the Narrative Improve your author voice by watching movies. Movies cram as much narrative, spoken and unspoken, into a frame as possible.…
Read moreDr. Cregg Chandler is a retired Air Force chaplain who has done extensive research on what he refers to as an ethical epidemic in the military: fidelity. Chandler recently published his book, A Separation Survival Guide for Military Couples, on said topic and was featured on CBS This Morning in mid November. Here we dive…
Read moreOn Fridays, we like to share writing tips and tricks with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Writing Tip – Comparisons When writing, you want to make sure you give the best description you possibly can while avoiding the use of double comparisons. Example:…
Read moreSo you’re a published author now and are interested in promoting your book, attending workshops and networking with other writers and publishing professionals. A great way for you to promote your book and network with other writers is to attend any of the Christian writing conferences, book festivals, workshops and events offered throughout the year. Even if you…
Read moreOn Fridays we like to share writing tips and tricks with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Tip – Educate Yourself Writers sometimes overlook the importance of being knowledgeable on many different topics. Your characters are not all going to have the same interests…
Read moreWho is J.L. Robb? J.L. Robb is a husband, father and grandfather. He served four years as a U.S. Navy Corps man during the Vietnam Conflict, graduated with a B.S in Zoology from N.C. State University and is the President of the Duluth Civitan Club. He currently lives in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. The…
Read moreA great book makes for a great gift. WestBow Press recommends a handful of great reads for the book-lover in your life. The Creche, by Larry Forcey Summary (fiction): A fiery preacher tried, convicted and burned at the stake. An elderly monk questioned and scoffed by a papal delegation. A father, in the outskirts of…
Read moreOn Fridays we like to share writing tips and tricks with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Writing Tip – Clearing Your Thoughts from Distractions At times, typing your novel on your computer can prove difficult with all of the distractions: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,…
Read moreWe just got back from one of the largest book fairs we attend each year: the Miami Book Fair International from Nov. 16 – 18. It’s an exciting event filled with hundreds of booths offering everything from the world’s smallest books to a vibrant children’s section. WestBow Press helps authors host their own book signing…
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