2023: A Year in Review
A look back at our last seven months on Substack
Substack has been an exciting new avenue for us to share content that inspires you to keep writing and provides interesting new ways to market and promote your books.
I kicked off this initiative in April and published my first article to share with all of you at the beginning of May. Since then, you’ve read 56 articles from the Xulon Press Substack covering topics like How to Pitch Your Self-Published Book to Independent Bookstores, Character Development: Protagonist, and more.
Since I’m in a reflective mood this week, I want to reflect on the topics I’ve written about the past year. I also encourage you to leave a comment for me on topics you’d love to see covered in 2024.
2023 in Review
On Writing
7 Tips to Start Writing Your Manuscript
Show Emphasis Without Typing in ALL CAPS
5 Things Every Devotional Should Have
How to Outline Your Nonfiction Book
How to Write Romantic Relationships
75 Synonyms for the Word “Looked”
How to Write Captivating Scenes
Grammar Rules Every Writer Should Keep in Mind
Character Development: Protagonist
Character Flaws to Use in Your Fiction Writing
Unwrap the Secrets to Writing a Festive, Holiday Novel
On Publishing
Parts of a Book: What You Need to Know
Commonly Used Publishing Terms and What They Mean
Is My Book Good Enough to Be Published?
How to Earn Money as a Self-Published Author
What Does a Literary Agent Do?
The Differences Between a First Draft and a Final Draft of a Manuscript
How to Write a Cover Letter for a Book Submission
Book Synopsis: What It Is, Why You Need One, How to Write It
11 Differences Between Traditional Publishing and Self-Publishing
On Book Marketing and Social Media
6 Tips to Use Social Media as a Writer
How to Pre-Market Your Book as a Self-Published Author
A Social Media Content Calendar for Writers
Marketing Your Book on Instagram
How to Pitch Your Self-Published Book to an Independent Bookstore
Book Signings for Self-Published Authors
6 Creative Ways to Promote Your Book as a Self-Published Author
Unlocking the Benefits of NetGalley
Discover the Secret to Boosting Your Book Sales
On Creative Inspiration
Struggling with Writer’s Block? Try Writing Sprints
Writer’s Block: What It Is and How to Move Past It
Creating Your Own Writing Retreat: Free, Staycation and Vacation Options
How to Create a Writing Routine
Books Every Writer Should Read
10 Most Helpful Pieces of Advice for Writers
How to Create Effective Writing Goals
Author Interview with Doris Vega Baez
I look forward to sharing more writing, editing, publishing, and book marketing tips with all of you in 2024. Thank you for being here and reading our articles each week.
Wishing you a happy, and healthy New Year!
~ Erika