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Twenty-Five Positive Quotes to Keep You Motivated

January 21, 2023January 22, 2023 Christine John

At the start of the New Year, I’m guessing you made big plans and had high hopes that you were going to achieve the goals you set out for yourself. However, we are three weeks into the New Year, and although you had good intentions, you are probably running out of energy and have lost the motivation to pursue your goals. Everyone feels this way, so you are not alone. At the beginning of the month, you made your New Year’s resolutions and were determined to take action. You may…

How to Make 2023 Better than 2022

December 30, 2022January 22, 2023 Christine John

We have gotten through another challenging year. We were impacted by the war in Ukraine, high energy prices, the cost of living crisis, food shortages, Covid, and other diseases plaguing our society. Yes, it has truly been a challenging year, but you have the opportunity to make some small changes to reach your goals so that 2023 will be a much better year. It is always wise to take this time towards the end of the year to reflect on what you did and did not do in 2022, and…

Four Things I Struggle with as an Author

November 27, 2022January 22, 2023 Christine John

I started taking writing seriously when I was about 9 or 10 years old. I was writing short stories and poetry. In my early 20s, I was writing skits for a Christian radio station. I dreamed of becoming a famous author one day. Writing came easily to me when I was younger. Now that I am in my 40s I face a few writing struggles as an author. So I asked myself, “What can I do about these writing challenges?” Here are some suggestions. Blogging When I first started blogging…

Twenty-Five Inspirational Quotes for Discouraged Writers

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 Christine John

Today, in this blog post, I’m sharing with you 25 inspirational quotes for discouraged writers. If you have experienced writer’s block or are having trouble starting or completing your manuscript, these quotations are exactly what you need to help you get back on track with your writing. I hope that these quotes will motivate you to be more creative and to achieve your writing goals. 11. “You must learn to hush the demons that whisper, “No one wants to read this. This has already been said. Your voice doesn’t matter.”…

Short Story: Because of Diana

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Christine John

Hundreds of years ago, Juan and his wife Liora moved their entire family to the city of Nazbosheth. They set up camp just outside of the city. Juan’s family consisted of twelve sons, eight daughters, their wives and husbands, and a hundred and twenty grandchildren, including servants, slaves, and all the livestock that his family owned. The descendants of Heronodab, the father of Sach, owned the land where Juan and his family camped. Juan met with Heronodab and paid him one thousand pieces of silver for the property. He then…

What Happens When You Don’t Set Goals?

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 Christine John

There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of magazine articles, blog posts, videos, and books that tell you why you should set goals, how to set goals, and how to achieve those goals. But what happens when you don’t set goals? How will this affect your future? This blog post will explore the consequences of not setting goals for your life. When you don’t set goals, you have no direction. It can be difficult to set goals if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. There are times…

Five Ways to Overcome the Fear of Failure in Self-Publishing

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 Christine John

Whether you are an established author or are new to the self-publishing business, you may experience the fear of failure when releasing a new book. You may wonder if your book is good enough, will people like it, will you make a lot of sales, or will it become a best seller? With all these thoughts running through your mind, you may delay publishing your book because you may think there are more things you can do to improve it before it is published. But this way of thinking only…

Why You Should Publish Your Book in Multiple Formats

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 Christine John

Self-publish book in multiple formats - Kobo e-reader and books

As a self-published author, you should release your book as an eBook, paperback, or audiobook as this can help you to grow your self-publishing business. These three formats are available in the current book market. By publishing your book in multiple formats, you can reach more readers, increase more distribution channels of your book, and earn more money. Having your book in multiple formats is beneficial for the following reasons: The same book can generate multiple profits. Having a book in multiple formats helps you reach more readers. You can…

End of Support for Windows 8.1

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Christine John

If you’re a Windows 8.1 user like me, then you may have received a message from Microsoft that support for Windows 8.1 will end on January 10, 2023. What this means is that Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance or software updates for this version of Windows. If your device is running Windows 8.1, you will have to upgrade to a more current version such as Windows 10 or 11 as Windows 8.1 will no longer be supported. So how will the end of support of Windows 8.1 affect…

Short Story: A Summer Night to Remember

August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 Christine John

A summer night to remember - couple kissing

Davis twisted and turned uncomfortably in his king-sized bed. It was a hot summer night and he could not sleep. He kicked off the damp sheet that had somehow twisted around his body and went to the mini fridge he had set up in his bedroom and took out a bottle of water. The cold liquid felt so refreshing as it slid down his parched throat. He then opened the French doors to let in what he hoped would be a cool breeze. He could have switched on the air…