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From the editor
Author Patrice Rivers
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What is Wellbeing - Benji Lightfoot
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Author Audrea V. Heard
Author Calandra Gantt
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Author J.P. Dallas
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Author Portia Smith
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Author Angelique Clemens
Five stress relief exercises Cynthia Baker
It is with great joy to say to you that you are a MIRACLE & you have Greatness in and outside of you
Dr. Renee Sunday THE PLATFORM BUILDER
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- Ayn Rand
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"To be able to paint a world to the reader" To me, being an author means being able to open up worlds to people who otherwise would not be able to access them. Authors and storytellers are in a unique position to be able to paint a world to the reader of their own imagination.
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3 Tips to fellow and Aspiring Authors Enjoy the process of writing. Things can get hectic and even frustrating, but even then look to the good that is going to come from your writings.
Be true to yourself. During the marketing and publishing process, there may come a time that requests are in direct conflict with your definition of yourself. One of the main themes of Can I Borrow Your Skin: Learning to be the Fierce Person You See in the Mirror is defining who one truly is and learning to love that person. It is imperative that through the ups and downs of writing and publishing a book that the author stays true to their self. Prepare for the unexpected. Once you complete your book and you are ready to release, you will feel a combination of relief, joy/excitement, and maybe the pressure of anticipation. When I completed Can I Borrow Your Skin, my launch was the day before the state I live in went into lockdown for the Corona Virus pandemic. I was stopped in my tracks – seemingly stunted before I could start. Granted your book may not be stopped by a pandemic, but you should expect and prepare for a major roadblock in your marketing process, as well.
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