Xlibris Writing Tips| Fantasy Pt. 3Xlibris Publishing concludes its series on writing in the fantasy genre with this final installment. Touchstones: When writing in the fantasy genre, there can be a strong temptation to completely leave the real world behind. After all, is not fantasy an escape from the trappings of normalcy? It can be tempting to write whole […] READ MORE |
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Xlibris Writing Tips| Fantasy Pt. 2Xlibris Publishing returns to share some advice and tips on writing in the Fantasy Genre. Think Outside Box: while Tolkien popularized the images of graceful elves, unyielding dwarves, and flawed but valiant humans, do not be afraid to reinterpret classic fantasy ideas or even use whole new ideas. Do not be afraid to depict […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author| Dr. Constance Colon-JonesXlibris Publishing introduces Dr. Constance Colon-Jones, author of Episodic Scenes, Storytelling, Adages, Reflections: Women and Their Lives, and A Woman’s Journal: Personal and Professional. Reflections: Women and Their Lives is overall an attempt to capture that which is relevant to “living” episodes. The book provides insight into various professional women and their employment decision-making roles: […] READ MORE |
Xlibris News| Good News- Spring 2018Thanks to this past spring, Xlibris has some Good News to share. Xlibris has recently celebrated its most prolific authors, as well as an author whose book has been reviewed by the New York Times. Xlibris’ most prolific authors consist of such as John Stark, Lynette Collins, and Eva Fischer-Dixon, who have published 11, […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Writing Tips| 3 Tips for Writing MagicWhether writing High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller, or Horror, many genres feature magic as a key component. It can range from subtle and inconspicuous to loud and flashy. It can have near limitless potential, or operate within strict confines. It can have a myriad of names ranging from sorcery, medicine, and thaumaturgy […] READ MORE |
