Steven Pinker’s 6 Tips To Becoming a Better Writer – Part 1
Much has been said about the tricks of the trade in writing. Just how are these 6 tips by renowned Canadian-born American psychologist Steven Pinker any different? These guidelines are formulated based on how the brain works, thereby exploring the science—not just the art of writing. Named as one of the “top 100 most eminent […] READ MORE |
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NaNoWriMo kicks off in November
Can you whip up a novel in 30 days? That’s the challenge of the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Organizers of this 30-day writing challenge call it “a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing” and reminds every aspiring novelist that “the world needs your novel.” In an interview from online news website SFGate, NaNoWriMo […] READ MORE |
Beyoncé’s Dad Publishes Success Self-Help Book with Xlibris
More than being Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles has made a name for himself. He is instrumental to the success of the famed trio “Destiny’s Child,” which his daughter was once a member of and which he also once managed. The group became Beyoncé’s stepping stone to becoming one of the most influential artists in the […] READ MORE |
Authors Give Thumbs Up to Self-Publishing
Self-publishing has been a game changer in what was once an exclusive industry. Authors need not wait to be discovered for their knack for writing nor be given a rejection slip and suffer a bruised ego. Many self-published authors have expressed their support for the increasingly popular non-traditional publishing means. In her Huffington Post blog […] READ MORE |
Author James Compton’s Book Series Expands to Toy Figure Line
A toy company has created a toy line inspired by the Cat-Boy series, written by Xlibris author James Compton. These toy figurines were recently shown in an international toy exhibit in Chicago. This achievement coincides with the series’ fifth year anniversary. Also known as Michael Morgan, James Compton is one of Xlibris’ accomplished authors. The […] READ MORE |