Inspirational Journeys

The path to self-publishing is not always straightforward. For some, it involves having your traditional publisher cease work, with rights reverting back to you … leaving you to wonder what the next chapter is for your books. In this edition of Inside the Author Journey, we speak with author Dr Rob Bell about his experience…

Writing – whether fiction or nonfiction – can be a deeply personal journey. It gives authors the opportunity to explore emotions, ask difficult questions and imagine possibilities that may never have been spoken aloud. In this edition of Inside the Author Journey, we speak with author Frances Day about her experience of becoming a published…

An author’s voice is the unique lens a story is filtered through. It’s important not to lose that, especially in a story as personal as a memoir. That’s why many authors seek out self-publishing to retain their freedom of voice. In this edition of Inside the Author Journey, we speak with author Christine Elizabeth about…

Some stories begin with imagination. Others are inspired with real adventures. As a travel agent who has explored more than 65 countries, Karen Christie turned her passion for travel and cultural discovery into a children’s book series. In this edition of Inside the Author Journey, we speak with author Karen Christie about her experience of…

Publishing takes time and patience … and a lot of waiting. But when you’ve been working on your story for years and you’re ready to share it with the world, you don’t want to be sent back to the drawing board. The journey to traditional publishing is notoriously lengthy; the freedom to choose your own…

Many writers choose self-publishing to retain creative control … but with creative control comes a lot of decisions and unknowns. This can lead to overwhelm unless you have someone in your corner who knows and understands the industry to guide you. In this edition of Inside the Author Journey, we speak with author Tricia Bulic…

Have you ever struggled with finding inspiration? It could be something mundane like what to cook for dinner or what to wear for work or something more poignant like what to write about. Maybe you have a blog post to write or are contemplating a book. Inspiration can be elusive, especially when you’re juggling the…

The Unseen Battle Behind Success I’ve often been asked about the secrets behind running a successful small business, and while many expect a story filled with only triumph and confidence, the truth involves a more complex, unseen battle. It’s the struggle with the ‘F’ word – and no, not failure, but fear. The Journey of…