Beat the blues with these foods! — Welcome to an exploration of the fascinating world where nutrition meets mental health. In this journey, we will delve into how certain foods can play a pivotal role in combating depression, a condition that touches many lives. With a blend of scientific insight and practical advice, let’s discover how the…

From Immigrant Dreams to a Nightmare — On January 9th, 2017, in North Canton, Ohio, a mother, Ming Ming Chen, committed a tragic crime against her 5-year-old daughter, Ashley Zhao. The incident, a result of Chen’s uncontrolled anger and “lack of maternal bond,” unfolded in the family’s restaurant. This is the story of a devastating family secret…

With their feedback and insight, you can create an amazing finished product. — If you’re a self-published author, working with beta readers is an essential part of your writing journey. Beta readers are people who read manuscripts in draft form and provide feedback on the story or content. In this post, we’ll discuss why beta readers are important for self-published authors and how…

You can start building your audience from your very first book with these methods. — If you’re a fiction writer, you know the importance of both engaging your readers and keeping them close after the story ends. In this blog post, we’ll explore why alternative chapters and epilogues are great newsletter magnets for fiction writers, how to write them effectively, and helpful tips for using…

And 3 tips for how to avoid them. — Are you looking to self-publish a book? Congratulations! Self-publishing is an exciting and rewarding process, but it can also be challenging. Before you dive in head first, it’s important to understand some common mistakes that self-published authors make. In this blog post, we’ll cover three of the biggest self-publishing mistakes…

Police couldn’t find them; a brave neighbor saved them. — Between 2002 and 2004, three girls disappeared in Cleveland, Ohio. No one realized that they hadn’t gone far, but that they were instead held captive inside of Ariel Castro’s house, the father of their friend, Arlene Castro. This is the story of how three young women survived horrific circumstances and…

These tips will help you launch your Kindle Direct Publishing career. — If you’re a writer, there’s a good chance you’ve considered self-publishing on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform. After all, it’s a great way to reach a wide audience of potential readers and make some real money in the process. But if you’ve never published on KDP before, it can…

Kindle Direct Publishing has a global market that YOU can tap into. — If you’re a writer, there’s a good chance you’ve considered self-publishing on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). After all, with KDP, you can reach a global audience of potential readers and make money writing from the comfort of your own home. Sounds pretty great, right? But if you’re new to the…

Fe Hadley wanted to kill her ex-boyfriend and recruited a past flame to do the deed. — On November 15th, 2007, 16-year-old Fe Hadley lured her ex-boyfriend to a local store with the intent to kill. However, she didn’t plan to be the one to kill him. She recruited another ex and his friend to do the deed. This is the story of how even “young love”…