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 |
March Welcomes New Xlibris Bestsellers
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 […] 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 |
IBM Computer System Able To Detect Writing Tone
Your words are treasures that you share to your readers. As a writer, however, you have to choose carefully what to share, lest your words come across contrary to your intended message. IBM has developed a question answering computer system called Watson Tone Analyzer that uses “linguistic analysis to detect and interpret emotional, social, and […] READ MORE |