Author V Leigh Talks about Her Sheer Love of Writing – Part 1
What drives you to write? Writers have different motives for writing. Iconic author George Orwell has revealed in his essay titled Why I Write that a writer is not merely driven by the desire to share his gift of words to entertain readers and has laid out what he calls 4 motives for writing. For […] READ MORE |
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Why Bookstores Don’t Want Your Book – Part 2
As you see the galley proofs of your book cover or lay your hands on the first printed copy with your byline, you feel that euphoric bliss known to authors. More so upon seeing your authored book arranged on bookstore shelves, along with other titles by seasoned writers. One of your ultimate goals is to […] READ MORE |
Why Bookstores Don’t Want Your Book – Part 1
So you have pitched your self-published book to bookstores and gotten the cold shoulder. Before you doubt your writer self and give up on writing entirely, Xlibris gives some reasons why bookstores may decline to stock your book, especially if you’re a self-published author. Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press and author of What’s […] READ MORE |
Author Diana Harvey Darrisaw Teaches Healthy Eating – Part 2
Eat to live, not live to eat. This may sum up the recipe book by Xlibris author Diana Harvey Darrisaw. She invites readers to watch their health by being mindful of what they eat and pick up a copy of her book Salads Galore. Health alert Whatever your diet consist of, there are ways to […] READ MORE |
Copyright Issues To Consider in Self-Publishing
As a self-published author, you own the rights to your book. You are technically the publisher, and thus take legal responsibility over your work. Paul Rapp, an American lawyer specializing in intellectual property rights, sounds the alarm on copyright issues that self-published authors need to bear in mind before signing off on their manuscript. He […] READ MORE |