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Book Outline: How to Outline a Book in 7 Steps [Template Included]
Book outlines are crucial when writing a book, and I say that as someone who learned it the hard way. I’m Chandler Bolt, founder of selfpublishing.com and author of Published., and I’ve helped thousands of first-time authors go from blank page to published...
The 27 Top Christian Books Of All Time (By Bestseller Status)
Let me be honest with you: I did not write my first book expecting it to go anywhere. I wrote it because I had something to say and I believed (maybe naively at first) that God could use it. What happened next genuinely surprised me. The Politically Homeless...
Literary Elements: A List of 21 Powerful Literary Devices
Literary elements might sound like a term reserved for English class, but you actually encounter them every day. Every time a songwriter compares heartbreak to a storm, that’s a metaphor. Every time a thriller drops a subtle clue about the ending in chapter 1,...
Top 15 Christian Books for Men to Deepen Your Faith Journey
Christian faith has never been lived out in theory alone. For men who want their faith to reach beyond Sunday and into work, family, discipline, and character, the right books can act as steady companions along the way. The best Christian books for men don’t promise...
What is a Content Calendar and Why Do You Need One?
You did it. You published your book. You shared the announcement on social media. Maybe you sent an email to your list. You posted a few graphics, asked friends to share, and watched the first wave of sales come in. Then… silence. Life got busy. Writing the next...
The List of 50 Book Publishers for First-Time Authors (2026 Update)
Are you ready to publish your book but not sure where to start? Knowing the best way to get your book into the hands of your readers can be like walking through a maze. There are so many different paths to take that the process can feel overwhelming. The good news is...
30 Best Fantasy Romance Books in 2026
Fantasy romance books are some of the absolute most fun books to disappear into. You have the magic of a fantasy world and the guilty pleasure of a good romance novel, all rolled up into one. What’s not to love!? Clearly, romantasy books are a recipe for success,...
Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Which Is Best in 2026?
Deciding between self-publishing vs traditional publishing is the big choice many authors are faced with in today’s book publishing space. If you’re researching how to publish a book, you’ve likely started (or finished!) writing your book. First off, congrats!...