The Next Chapter: Marketing Tips & Tricks
CONGRATULATIONS on the publication of your first book! This is a remarkable achievement, and the real adventure is just beginning. As you...
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Oct 27
Brokenhearted - A Poem From 1995
I recently discovered a beautiful poem my husband wrote back in 1995. During that time, he was working long hours, seven days a week,...
Sep 8
Unveiling the Secrets: The Truth Behind Selling on Amazon
Many of our clients at Whistleslick Design have inquired about selling their self-published books on Amazon and about using Kindle Direct...
May 19
Creating A Good Hook For Your Story
Writer's Workshop You want to present something interesting and intriguing, mysterious or compelling. It could be a dramatic event, a...
Feb 17
Revising & Editing
Writer's Workshop Knowing when to begin the revision and editing process involves a strategic approach. Revising helps to refine ideas,...
Jan 27
Journaling
Journaling, or keeping a diary as we did when we were younger, has the most incredible benefits for our mind, body and soul.
Jan 21
Where Do Idea's Come From?
I love writing, and part of who I am as an educator is to encourage others to discover the joy of writing as well. So, I decided to...
Nov 13, 2023
2024 Belden Boy Relaunch
I am proud to announce the relaunch of the multi-award winning Belden Boy, an anti-bullying series tied to Common Core State Standards...
Sep 5, 2022
Where Do I Belong?
“For years, I remember my father talking about the family “Bell” he had on the farm in nearby Iowa. He told stories about the one-room...
Sep 5, 2022
Copy of Belden Boy Writing Camp 2016 B
Second camp was just as incredible as the first camp….fifteen young author’s graced the doors of Belden School. The temps kept rising...
Sep 5, 2022
Belden Boy Writing Camp 2016 A
Our first camp was incredible…how could it not? We began the first day with twelve enthusiastic young authors waiting for the experience...
Sep 5, 2022
In the Beginning
From the moment I wrote my first words down on paper creating the character of Peter McDugal, I’ve discovered this to be a journey full...
Sep 5, 2022
Tex
This summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Krista Ginger at the Galena Art Fair. We spoke about the Belden Boy books and, of course,...
Sep 5, 2022
Life After Retirement
I’m not counting, but I think it will be three years since I left kicking and screaming from a job I loved as an elementary teacher. ...
Sep 5, 2022
Checklist for Publishing Your Book ~ Part II
I’ve written a story, so, what happens next? "I created this checklist for those of you who just finished pouring your heart and soul...
Sep 5, 2022
Let's Take a Poll!
Liam...Liam...Liam! What incredible drive my budding author had this past summer at the Belden Boy Writing Camp. He will grow up to be a...
Feb 25, 2022
Publishing Your Book ~ Part I
So, you’ve written your book! You’ve read it over and over again making corrections and now you want to publish it. Congratulations!...
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