Self Publishing Fiction

Vietnam was a world away from the rolling hills of rural Kentucky. For Alton, most everything he had ever known or loved could be found among the lush green trees and blue rushing waters of his daddy's farm. Follow God's plan, he told himself, over and over again while serving his country. And it was a prevalent theme in his letters home to his family and friends. As Written is an ageless story of hope, love, and loss told through the eyes of a soldier who wants nothing more than to make his family proud and return safely home as soon as is possible. Coming from a faith-based family, he ...

One Prophecy. Two Paths. One leading to Damnation the other to Salvation… Cassandra Rodden has struggled in life. At a young age, she lost her parents in a tragic accident and was sent to be raised by her non-magical grandmother. She travels to England from her home in the United States to attend Kingshire Academy, a school for witches of all ages. This is her first year attending and she struggles to catch up with the other Level 6 witches, all while getting entangled with a prophecy, romance, and controlling the emotions that have built up inside her. Doesn’t help that the Anarchy, a ...

Fans of Robert Jordan and George R. R. Martin alike have found a new champion of epic fantasy in Brandon Sanderson. And now, in the first of two sequels to The Alloy Of Law, the Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author returns to the world of Mistborn. It is more than 300 years after the events of the The Final Empire shaped Scadrial. Waxillium Ladrian has returned to the capital city of Elendel from the far-flung roughs.

As a teenager, you face a multitude of challenges. The pressures to excel in academics, secure college admissions, and succeed in extracurricular activities can feel immense. The rise of social media adds to the stress, with constant exposure to idealized versions of others' lives making you feel inadequate and frustrated. These pressures can fuel anxiety, anger, and feelings of overwhelm.

Herein lies a raw exploration of duality, darkness, and desire. A collection of sonnets, haikus, and free verse that brings to the surface our fractured pieces and celebrates how the light and the dark blend to make us whole. An invitation to embrace the shadow and give it its rightful place as a part of the self.

Finally—a book of writing advice that accounts for all of the messy, perverse, practical, and inexplicable parts of being a human who writes.

Transcendentalism embodies the concept that people have a deeper and more profound understanding of the world around them than simply by what they can glimpse with their senses. In this collection of essays and poems, the works of three transcendentalist authors are shared, each with their own impressions and opinions supporting the movement.

You’ve written your first book and you are ready to self-publish it; congratulations! Now, what steps do you need to take to self-publish? What are the best strategies? How do you ensure retailers and libraries will carry your book? Aggregating five plus years of experience in the self-publishing space, M.K. Williams has compiled the answers that you need into an easily digestible format to walk you through the publishing process.

Struggling to Write Blurbs for Your Novels? Many authors find writing blurbs or book descriptions difficult. Why is it so hard? Because it requires a different kind of writing than we’re familiar with. To write an effective blurb, you need to learn the art of copywriting – a skill that we tend to associate with the marketing and advertising industries. This association makes some authors uncomfortable. But copywriting can be used for good as well as evil. Blurbs & Book Descriptions presents the copywriting skills a modern author needs and shows how they can be applied to create ...

Did you know that God’s light can shine through every facet of your identity? Radiant is an invitation for teen girls and young women to enjoy a candid conversation on identity with best-selling author Priscilla Shirer. You’ll hear reflections on life lessons she’s gathered from her teen years until now. She’ll show you how the light of God’s Word shaped her identity, and she’ll teach you how it can change and shape your life as well.

Emerson's enduring reputation, however, is as a philosopher, an aphoristic writer (like Friedrich Nietzsche) and a quintessentially American thinker whose championing of the American Transcendental movement and influence on Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, William James, and others would alone secure him a prominent place in American cultural history. Emerson is often characterized as an idealist philosopher and indeed used the term himself of his philosophy, explaining it simply as a recognition that plan always precedes action. Contents:. History. Self-Reliance. Compensation.

***Updated release - July 2020 with updates to the story and grammatical corrections thanks to feedback from my AMAZING readers. Thank you!*** His Reckless Intentions is a non-stop new adult romantic adventure written by FMP’s bestselling author, Chanel Ivy, with heart, steam, action, and a very HEA (happily ever after). Lela Hardwick is quickly losing herself in the dull, taxing, and mundane life she’s living. Working a tedious job at a bank where her career seems to be going nowhere and having little time for a social life would leave anyone begging for something amazing to happen. Be...

A Comprehensive Guide To Successfully Marketing Your Fiction Unlock the secrets to successful promotion with this essential guidebook! This in-depth marketing guide is perfect for writers publishing their first novel or indie authors trying to gain a wider readership. Tailored for authors navigating the dynamic world of book marketing, this updated resource blends proven strategies with fresh insights. From social media savvy to mastering email campaigns, organizing captivating events to effective paid advertising, this guide covers it all. Whether you're a budding author or looking to ...

“I wish I had a book like this when I started.” - Robert Ryan, best-selling author of Self-publishing Guide Books Why do mediocre books have millions of fans while excellent books barely sell? Why do some authors launch ten books every year while others waste a decade on the first draft? After years in the self-publishing trenches and with over a dozen books under my belt, I've got the answers. Although I'm a multi-award-winning, internationally-selling author, I’ve made most of the mistakes described in this book - and paid dearly for them. Now I will share my hard-learned lessons. I...

As you walk with David, the main character, he shares how he is feeling victimized by life. Through serendipity he meets some wise guides, Ted and Sophia, who show David how he can move from feeling like a victim to being a creator of his own life. The Power of TED* offers a powerful alternative to the Karpman Drama Triangle with its roles of victim, persecutor, and rescuer. The Empowerment Dynamic (TED) provides the antidote roles of creator, challenger, and coach - and a more positive approach to life's challenges.

Ever dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.

Camp After life is a place for the lost, broken souls to find peace with their damaged lives before they walked through the door to Heaven. Gus dealing with the death of his brother and his relationship crumbling, came to this camp with way too many scars on his heart. Meeting kindred souls like himself, Gus began to heal at Camp Afterlife. All thanks to his friends and blossoming relationship with Luis. This makes him pause, were Gus’s best days actually the ones after he took his final breath? Or will the guilt of his mistakes during his life going to cause him to self-destruct once more?

“Signs of Silence” is a powerful novella from acclaimed Kazakhstani author Nina Trox that explores the complex journey toward self-understanding and inner peace. Like a puzzle, this story slowly reveals its complete picture as you turn the last page. The protagonist Anna finds herself caught between the noise of her everyday life and the silent world of Maya, a sign language interpreter who captures her heart. Their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of post-Soviet Kazakhstan, weaving together themes of communication, belonging, and the search for authentic connection. The ...

You’ve thought about self-publishing, but is it the right path for you? Find answers, insights, and pro tips in Self-Publishing: The Ins & Outs of Going Indie. Written by Judy Penz Sheluk, bestselling author of Finding Your Path to Publication and multiple mystery novels, this must-have reference book covers the nuts and bolts of self-publishing from business basics and publishing platforms to post-publication sales and marketing strategies.

Things are scary right now. We’re all being swept along by a tidal wave of history, and it’s easy to feel helpless. But we’re not helpless: We have minds, and imaginations, and the ability to visualize other worlds and valiant struggles. And writing can be an act of resistance that reminds us that other futures and other ways of living are possible. Full of memoir, personal anecdote, and insight about how to flourish during the present emergency, Never Say You Can’t Survive is the perfect manual for creativity in unprecedented times.