Writing to Publish is a guide for writers who are ready to take the next step and become published authors. The book is divided into three sections. Part 1 helps the writer establish five healthy habits to sustain productive writing activity. The five elements include writing exercises, editing habits, ongoing educational needs, engagement in the writing community, and self-evaluation of skills. Part 2 provides a step-by-step plan for the writer to design a business plan for writing. A business plan for writers may look different than other entrepreneurial endeavors, but creating a mission and vision statement, setting realistic goals and objectives, and developing a plan to budget both time and money are valuable tools for writers who want to move forward in their writing career. Part 3 of the book is dedicated to marketing both the writer and his or her work. The reader is guided through building a media kit as well as planning for an online presence.

Writing to Publish: A Roadmap to Success

Business & Money

Waters, Rebecca

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Short Iron Press

An icy road and a sharp turn leave one woman dead, another clinging to life. 
Molly Tipton looks forward to a peaceful retirement, but her life suddenly spirals out of control when her oldest daughter is involved in a terrible accident. 
While two families grieve, details emerge that shake Molly to her core. As she prepares her daughter for what lies ahead, Molly discovers her oldest child is not the only one injured and forced to deal with past mistakes. 
If it’s true that time heals all wounds, what are we to do with our scars? 
Praise for Breathing on Her Own “Lean, not florid, genuine, not sappy, reflective, not preachy, familiar, not clichéd, satisfying, not contrived: what more could one ask of a contemporary novel from a first-time novelist? Readers of Breathing on Her Own will enjoy a story that feels close to home, in the tradition of writers like Anne Tyler. We know the people in this story. They are friends, neighbors, family, even ourselves. I expect that when readers finish this book, they will ask Dr. Waters when they can read her next one. That’s certainly my question.” —Jon Weatherly Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost Johnson University 
“Entertaining, challenging, and realistic. Breathing on Her Own brings us face-to-face with what we really believe through the eyes of one woman’s journey with hope and resilient faith as the backbone of the story.” —Drew Waters Actor, Director, Producer; Star of The Ultimate Life and The Redemption of Henry Meyers as well as recurring roles on Saturday Night Lights and NCIS 
“I was hooked from the beginning! Waters takes us on a journey of faith and doubt which had me asking questions like, ‘How would I react?’ and ‘Would I trust God during these tough times?’ Let this real-life drama pull you in and pull you closer to God!” —Andy Lynch WTLW TV host of ‘Faith and Friends’ and Sports Director of WOSN 
“Rebecca Waters nailed it in this well-written novel about family and life changing tragedy. She takes her protagonist, Molly, through the pain that comes when life kicks you in the gut, in both a realistic and insightful way. Giving Molly permission to question her God and her faith gives the reader permission to do the same. This can bring a great deal of comfort to people who are struggling through the challenges that inevitably come into every life. In Breathing on Her Own, as in real life, God holds up to the questioning and that is the message that Ms. Waters handles so well.” —Robin Prince Monroe Author of Devotions for the Brokenhearted and the Comforting Little Hearts series 
“A must read. Edge of your seat drama, Breathing on Her Own is as brilliant as it is captivating. Rebecca Waters has the ability to paint an accurate picture of her delightful characters in this poignant yet heart warming story that deals with real life issues.” —R. A. Giggie Author of Stella’s Plea

Breathing On Her Own

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Emerald House Group, Incorporated

"A sweet read in every way."—Cynthia Ruchti, award-winning author and speaker 
 Can grace and love be found amongst coffee grounds? 
Sonja Parker is about to find out. 
Excited to leave her stale life in the big city behind, Sonja takes the money her grandmother left her and purchases Libby’s Cuppa Joe, a thriving coffee shop in a small community in Wisconsin’s Door County. Sonja may have business sense, but is she ready to face the world on her own? 
Sonja soon discovers owning a business requires more than offering a good cup of coffee. She must make major repairs to the building as well as major repairs to her heart. Do the former owners, Libby and Joe hold the answer? As Sonja seeks to make Libby’s Cuppa Joe a viable business, can she also find herself and the God she has abandoned? 
Libby’s Cuppa Joe is a riveting tale of second chances, forgiveness, and not living on borrowed faith.

Libby's Cuppa Joe

Molly Tipton looks forward to a peaceful retirement, but her life suddenly spirals out of control when her oldest daughter is involved in a terrible accident. An icy road and a sharp turn leave one woman dead, another clinging to life. While two families grieve, details emerge that reveal Molly’s daughter was driving under the influence. As she prepares her daughter for the prospect of a vehicular homicide lawsuit, Molly discovers her oldest child is not the only one injured and forced to deal with past mistakes. If it’s true that time heals all wounds, what are we to do with our scars?

Breathing on Her Own

Religion & Spirituality

Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas

Ohio is full of literary connections. Libraries, museums, homes of authors, historical sites. Did you know Superman was born in Ohio? Did you know Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in the Cincinnati area? Check out the Ohio Literary Trail, compiled by Ohioana, for more interesting facts. But before that, we invite you to enjoy some stories inspired by visits to a handful of Ohio Literary Trail sites in the last year. Your imagination might be sparked. Or at the very least, your curiosity! Mazza Mystery: Just who was the woman pretending to be a known artist? Why? Bovine: An elitist author comes to Marlin County ... and greatly underestimates the intelligence of the local sheriff. Between Semicolons and Plot Twisters: An author finds more in common with Harriet Beecher Stowe than she ever would have guessed, when modern-day slavery comes close to home. The Mask: A gift of true love is passed through the ages. Books: Caged and Free: On a moonlit night, old books come to life to share their stories.

Ohio Trail Mix: Adventures and Inspiration Along the Ohio Literary Trail

Boswell, Bettie

Allen, Jpc

Ye Olde Dragon Books