Inspira Literary Solutions

09/05/2024

Read Widely! Read books in your genre and beyond. It expands your knowledge, inspires creativity, and improves your own writing. For example, if you write fantasy, try reading some historical fiction for fresh ideas on world-building.

09/02/2024

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09/02/2024

New Inspira Release! On Time On Budget: Managing Projects with Limited Time and Resources by John Shoemaker.

Your ability to manage projects well is crucial to your organization's success. The work world is becoming increasingly projectized. More and more of what we do these days is project work. There was a time when projects were what people did in addition to their primary work responsibilities. Today it is the reverse; non-project work is what we do when not working on projects. As a result, success in business increasingly depends on one's ability to manage projects.

There is a wide assortment of approaches to managing projects; success depends on applying the right tools to the right projects in the right way. Given the amount of money currently spent on projects, it is imperative that organizations learn to manage them effectively and efficiently-on time and on budget.

Find out more at https://www.pmprof.online/

08/30/2024

Your book is written and in print, hooray! Now you’re done, right? Not so fast. Before you’re off to the races with your marketing and distribution, you want to make sure you protect your work through copyright.

Find out how: https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/protectyourcopyright

08/28/2024

Eliminate Filler Words
Words like "very," "just," and "really" can often be cut to make your writing more concise. For example, instead of "She was very tired," say "She was exhausted."

08/23/2024

When most people think of an “editor,” they generally think of someone who weeds out all the bad grammar, misspelled words, and typos from a manuscript. That is only partially true. This is copyediting. A good copy editor knows the rules of grammar and uses them scrupulously to polish your manuscript.

A developmental editor, on the other hand, reads a manuscript and asks good questions. She (or he) gets at the heart of your book to make sure it has all the right components and flows seamlessly and logically from start to finish.

Read More: https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/developmentaleditor

08/22/2024

Encounters at the Well: A Journey to Joy and Freedom

08/21/2024

Use Strong Verbs
Replace weak verbs with stronger ones to make your writing more vivid and engaging. For example, instead of "She walked slowly," say "She trudged."

08/19/2024

New Inspira Release! Generous Influencers: You Hold the Key to Creating a Positive Impact by Robert Kaelin

We all desire to leave a legacy. We all desire to create impact. Often, we struggle with where to start. Look no further.

Generous Influencers is a collection of practical tools, inspiring stories, and expert advice to help you understand influence, your unique purpose, and how you use these to create positive impact in your community and beyond. You will be moved to action through an invitation to an abundant, prosperous life. Despite the tendency for people to achieve success at the expense of others, Robert calls all into the endless possibilities unlocked when we operate in service of others. Whether you are looking for a feel-good read or some inspiration to put your values into action, there is something inspiring here for everyone.

Find out more at https://www.robertjkaelin.com/

08/16/2024

One mistake many writers make is to write and edit at the same time. Trust me, at that pace, you’ll never finish! I once heard the quote (and I thoroughly agree with it): “A first draft is simply you telling yourself the story.” Meaning, the first time around, you’re just getting it down on paper.

Next step: edit ruthlessly. That’s right Kill your darlings. That means those lofty phrases you thought sounded so great when you first wrote them probably aren’t. Trust me again, being concise is a much higher priority than being eloquent!

When I’m editing, I keep a file for that project on my computer called “Holding Zone.” When I “edit ruthlessly,” I put what I’ve cut into the Holding Zone. That way, if I decide I want it back, or want to use it elsewhere, I can retrieve and reuse it. Tracking changes while editing will also accommodate this goal.

Eventually, you’ll get better at slashing your own work. And, you’ll likely find yourself noticing it in other writers’ writing if they don’t catch on to this important principle, too!

08/14/2024

Show Emotion Through Action
Instead of stating emotions, show them through your characters' actions and dialogue. For example, instead of saying, "He was angry," show him slamming his fist on the table.

08/13/2024

“How much profit can I expect to earn from my published book?”

This is one of the questions I am most often asked by prospective and new authors. There is, however, no firm answer.

It depends.

It depends on how much effort you are willing to put into the marketing. It depends on how well and how often you connect with your target reader audience. It depends on how creative you are willing to be to find new avenues to get your book and its content “out there.”

In today's digital age, authors have a plethora of opportunities to monetize their books and generate passive income. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting your literary journey, exploring various revenue streams to maximize your earnings is crucial. Read our blog for five ways authors can monetize their books for a steady passive income.
https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/passiveincome

08/09/2024

One of the most crucial steps in the book-writing process (potentially even THE most important step) is developing your book’s objective. Every book (except for fiction work) needs a clear and defined objective as it provides direction, organization, and gives readers a “take-away.”

At Inspira, we’ve developed a simple formula to help our authors create a purpose statement for their book. Once you’re ready, you can use this formula (as well as the questions listed above) to dial in your point and start writing with definitive purpose.

08/08/2024

Embrace Rejection
Rejection is part of the writing journey. Learn from feedback, keep improving, and never give up. For example, J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book was rejected by 12 publishers before being accepted.

07/24/2024

Concise writing is more powerful and keeps the reader's attention focused on the main message.

07/18/2024

Mix short and long sentences to create a dynamic flow. Use a combination of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

07/17/2024

Recently, it seems the question “Do you offer audiobook production?” has been coming up more and more with Inspira authors. I think this question reflects people’s felt sense that, more and more, today’s readers are engaging with books via audio versus print form—or, in addition to print form.

Find out the power of audiobooks on our blog: https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/thepowerofaudiobooks

07/10/2024

Tip: Establish and adhere to a consistent style guide for your manuscript. This includes preferences for punctuation, capitalization, and citation formats.

07/01/2024

Congratulations to first-time author team of Brian & Michelle Gatshall and Marsha Bobb on the upcoming release of their new book, “reKindle: Your Path from Burnout to Erupting with Passion and Purpose.” Beautiful cover, reKindle team! We are so excited for you!

The front cover of our upcoming book is now finalized!!!! Getting published is an interesting and awe inspiring process. Tentative shelf date is Jan 7, 2025 not too far off!

We want to thank Morgan James Publishing for this awesome opportunity and 48Days for allowing us to be under their brand. Michelle LeBorgne Gattshall, Masha Bobo and I will continue to update the progress. Especially when pre-sales come available!

In the meantime, you can join the podcast and start your journey from BURNOUT to ERUPTING with PASSION and PURPOSE!😁 👏 🎉

06/24/2024

It was a great evening for our editors Tim Lawrence and Arlyn Lawrence, attending the DADS annual banquet with author Marvin Charles and the DADS team! Tim and wife Darian’s adorable new baby, Eleanor, made quite an impression on everyone!

06/17/2024

At Inspira, we believe every story deserves to be told, especially those that inspire, empower, and uplift. We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our remarkable authors, Marvin Charles, his groundbreaking journey with Divine Alternatives for Dads Services and how Inspira has helped spread his vision.

https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/2024/6/17/wholistic-service-books-curricula-and-manuals

06/06/2024

use Active Voice over Passive Voice!

04/26/2024

Wedding season is right around the corner! Plan your special day with Denise Fehler's Magnolia’s Wedding Journey: A Storybook Planner for Your Special Day.

Magnolias Wedding Journey helps brides alleviate stress when planning their wedding. Based on her 20 years of experience in the bridal industry, Denise Fehler is very familiar with the issues brides have when using different wedding planners. That is why she has incorporated the magical journey of Magnolia and Cashmere in Magnolia's Wedding Journey by weaving helpful hints throughout the story.

Magnolia's Wedding Journey is a wedding story about the journey of Magnolia, a whimsical Bunny rabbit, in planning her wedding. Magnolia's story sets the tone for a beautifully illustrated, highly detailed, practical wedding planner. Brides will be delighted by the enchanting story and full-color illustrations, along with the worksheets that will serve as preparation and a treasured memento of their special day.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnolias-Wedding-Journey-Storybook-Planner/dp/1631957678

04/20/2024

"Arlyn Lawrence, Tim Lawrence, the team at Inspira Literary Solutions, and Dennis Trittin, thank you all for the encouragement and advice to a first-time author. Biblical HR would never have gone this far without your support."

Brett Billups, author of Biblical HR: Applying Eternal Truths to Everyday Work

04/19/2024

Happy book-iversary to Biblical HR: Applying Eternal Truths to Everyday Work.

Designed to be a reference book for Christians in any workplace, Biblical HR provides guidance for those looking to navigate complex issues while maintaining a Christlike attitude. Passages from Scripture are a necessary resource when work relationships become tense or difficult to manage, such as communicating with a demanding boss, resolving interpersonal conflicts, or addressing unethical behavior in the workplace. Biblical HR bridges the gap between a Christian’s time at work and their study of Scripture with solid, practical steps to take before, during and after many common workplace concerns—steps that are informed and strengthened by biblical principles and examples.
https://biblicalhr.com/

04/14/2024

“My wonderful editing team of Arlyn Lawrence and Kerry Wade were a tremendous help in narrowing the audience, focusing the content, and transitioning between topics. With your great insight, the sculpture took on a recognizable face.”

Brian Causey, author of Trading Gods: A Rationale for Faith

04/13/2024

Happy book-iversary to Brian Causey's book Trading Gods: A Rationale for Faith.

A portfolio manager at a large investment company, Brian would leave the trading floor each day with these questions swirling in his head. What he came to realize was that he had to make a decision: would he trade the god he had been following, under which he could make his own rules, without subscribing to any larger organization or authority―for the “real” God? The more he researched the difficult questions of life; the clearer God’s truth became. Brian ultimately concluded that the evidence points in the direction of God’s existence. In Trading Gods, he shares his personal journey, rationale for faith, and the supporting research that explains why the real God is the best answer to life’s biggest questions.

https://www.briancausey.com/

04/05/2024

"Thanks to Arlyn Lawrence, Heather Sipes, and the team at Inspira Literary Solutions for your expertise in navigating this complex world of words. You’ve been amazing at seeing the big picture and translating my heart onto the pages. Without you, there’d simply be no Plan Be."

Denny Hanrahan, author of Plan BE: Seven Be-Attitudes for Walking with God in Complete Trust and Freedom
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04/04/2024

Happy book-iversary to Denny Hanrahan, author of Plan BE: Seven Be-Attitudes for Walking with God in Complete Trust and Freedom.

God’s plan might not be plan “A” or even plan “B,” but it is a better plan for wholeness and wellness—a Plan BE.

Denny Hanrahan spent many years as a Project Manager on the performance treadmill, striving to obtain results and claw his way ahead, only to find emptiness and depression after several major setbacks. At the end of his rope, he surrendered to the hand of God, and in doing so discovered a new plan of freedom and joy—not for how to do the next thing, but for how to be.

In Plan BE, Denny Hanrahan explains that depending on one’s will, effort and determination may accomplish tasks in the short-term, but it may also prevent that person from discovering God’s direction for their life. According to Denny, God is more interested in an individual’s character than their performance, and He longs for his people to trust Him with their lives, instead of operating in our own strength. Plan BE guides Christ-followers to prioritize time with God and seek spiritual growth and understanding, in order to serve the world like Christ, with a spirit of freedom, peace and joy.

https://plan-be-book.com/

04/02/2024

An avid reader, a lover of the written word, this is the unlikely story of Arlyn Lawrence’s God inspired path from newspaper writer to magazine columnist to ...