Author Teri Metcalf Bags Best Autobiography Award

by Thomas McKinley

To write a compelling autobiography is a feat, as not everyone may be interested in your own life story. The challenge for an author in this genre is to make his or her memoir intriguing enough to deserve a reader’s attention. Xlibris author Teri Metcalf has pulled that off, winning in the autobiography category of […]

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Social Skills Improved with Reading Fiction

by Thomas McKinley

A recent Harvard University study published online in Social Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience suggests that people fond of reading fiction may be more empathetic and imaginative than nonfiction readers or their non-reading counterparts. Researchers revealed that this habit triggers heightened activity of the brain’s default mode network, which is activated when one pictures hypothetical scenarios […]

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March Welcomes New Xlibris Bestsellers

by Thomas McKinley

By choosing to self-publish, these new Xlibris bestselling authors are marching to the beat of their own drums. They have challenged the norm and shunned mainstream publishing to take control of their writing dreams. Congratulations are in order for these dedicated authors on their achievements, big or small. Disclaimer: the list is not arranged by […]

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6 Writing Tips from Xlibris Author Donald Wilson II – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

Making strides with his recent literary achievements, Xlibris author Donald Wilson II deserves a spot here on the Xlibris Blog. His debut Xlibris book, Cross Roads, has won several book awards that have further broadened the list of Xlibris authors’ accomplishments. We congratulate this up-and-coming author and share with you his six tips to better […]

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