Author Teri Metcalf Bags Best Autobiography Award
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 […] READ MORE |
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Social Skills Improved with Reading Fiction
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 […] READ MORE |
6 Writing Tips from Xlibris Author Donald Wilson II – Part 2
Award-winning Xlibris author Donald Wilson II returns for the sequel of his 6 writing tips here on the Xlibris Blog. 4. Hire an Editor If you are serious about your work then hire an editor, especially if you are an indie author. Most (okay all) of the authors I know are indie authors. Connecting with […] READ MORE |
6 Writing Tips from Xlibris Author Donald Wilson II – Part 1
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 […] READ MORE |
Author Donald Wilson II Wins Literary Awards
After realizing his dream to become a published author, another up-and-coming Xlibris talent has earned feathers in his writing cap. Author Donald Wilson II gained several literary recognitions, namely the 2015 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award (winner, Adventure category) 2015 Indie Book Awards (finalist, First Novel category), and 2015 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards (best book, […] READ MORE |