Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

Sermon Collection: Creating a Successful Collection

Should you publish a sermon collection? Preachers, ministers, and teachers have recorded their sermons since ancient times when the meaningful words of early Christians were recorded in the Bible. Today, many speakers and faith traditions choose to collect and publish … Continue reading »

Famous Authors and Their Effective Writing Habits

Have you ever wondered about famous authors writing process? Sometimes, reading how other authors regularly put pen to paper will inspire you to start doing the same thing on a regular basis. As a writer, you know it’s important to … Continue reading »

Bookstores: How to Succeed in Getting Your Book in Bookstores

When you started writing, you probably dreamed about seeing your book in bookstores. Whether your plans involve being on the shelves of a small, independent bookstore or a major retailer, there are ways to get your books on those shelves. … Continue reading »

An Author Note: Setting Your Book Up for Success

Do you need an author note in your book? Writing a book gives authors the chance to reveal stories and characters resulting from their imagination and creativity while authoring nonfiction books provides writers with a chance to inform readers about … Continue reading »

Reader Magnets: How to Substantially Increase Your Audience

Should you consider reader magnets? If you’re a writer, you may have sometimes wished you had a special superpower that could draw readers in like a magnet. Reader magnets are not a superpower, but they are a way to use … Continue reading »

Pen Name: Announcing Your Book to the World

Becoming a published author is an exciting accomplishment and for many writers, seeing their name on the cover of a book is the icing on the cake. But what if you want to use a pen name instead of your … Continue reading »

Author Tweets: How to Tweet Like a Best-Selling Author

Why do author tweets matter? Social media is a hot spot for authors who want to widen their audience and gain new readers for their work. And one of the best platforms to use is Twitter, because it is easy … Continue reading »

Writer Mindset: 10 Inspiring Tips

Having the right writer mindset to be successful is not just a happy accident. Most people, writers included, have to intentionally work on their outlook on life, writing and everything in between to have the right mindset to support their … Continue reading »

Church Bible Study Printing: Create a Successful Guide

A church Bible study printing project is one of the most important guides your church can produce. You preach the word every Sunday, and you hold meetings to reinforce those messages, but your parishioners still need a printed guide to … Continue reading »

Poetry Book Writing: Dos and Don’ts for a Great Book

If you love to pen poems and are ready to showcase them for the world to see, you may consider poetry book writing. But creating a book of poetry is not as simple as collecting your favorite poems and sending … Continue reading »

Church Booklets: How to Design an Effective Booklet

Religious communities have long used printed materials in their corporate and individual activities and church booklets can be an effective part of a church’s resources. Small enough to fit in a coat pocket or notebook-sized, church booklet printing is a … Continue reading »

Use Your Dazzling Author Photo to Sell Your Book

Some writers treat their author photograph as an afterthought—and that’s a mistake. A good photo is an instant form of communication that conveys key information about you and your book to prospective readers. If you spend some time creating an … Continue reading »