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Newly Released Book From Indie Author

Elisa Norman recently published her first book, Stop Calling Me Jesus! My Triumph Over Mental Illness. Her book is a memoir based on a period in her life on her recovery journey. She partnered with IN HER OWN INK for support on self-publishing services. Now her book is available on Amazon. Based on her publishing win, she strongly endorsed the company. This is what she said about working with Ashley Smith: “In Her Own Ink Publishing LLC is amazing. I'm so thankful. Ashley is very professional in the way she guides you throughout the process. I really appreciate the care and time she took with my project. I recommend this company to anyone thinking about publishing a book." Show your support and purchase a copy of Elisa’s book. Make sure you leave a terrific review. Buy Now. Have you been sitting on your book? Don’t know how to finish? Stay fixated on publishing in 2026. Collaborate with IN HER OWN INK now to reap positive literary results. At IN HER OWN INK we guide indep...

Polished

What makes a book look polished? How can we avoid the telltale signs of a self-published book based on appearance? We’ll explore the front matter of the book, editing tips and other rules to follow. I published a few nonfiction material over the years, and realized I overlooked some details. Likewise, you may have overlooked key features in your first publication. Thus, here are some practices to incorporate in your next book. Don’t Reinvent the Wheel Currently, I’m developing another book project. I’m not reinventing the wheel. Throughout my process I refer to my favorite books for comparison on presentation. I continue to study and incorporate those aspects of the book which improves its overall appearance. I encourage you to review select copies from your bookshelf. As I examine different books I notice the commonalities which are easy to overlook. Now I recognize the small things which enhance the aesthetics of the printed copy. Like you, I strive to uphold finishing tou...

Achieve It Scared

Ashley Smith, Book Coach Have you published your book? That was the question which rekindled my fears to get started. For years I shared my dream of writing a book. And, for years others asked me about it. If this sounds similar to your reality, you’ve hit the jackpot. Therefore, let’s dismantle the energy of your naysayers. Your self-doubts and aim higher to fulfill your purpose, which is to write that book. Are you ready? Collaboration With a Book Coach My name is Ashley Smith. I’ve published eight books on Amazon. My goal is to work with aspiring authors to empower them with the tools to meet their dreams. Motivating individuals like yourself to get a handle on your calling and to finish the book. IN HER OWN INK offers guidance on self-publishing; book coaching, interior book design, and steps to finishing your draft and getting published online. With emphasis on nonfiction, specializing in mental health and rec...

The System of Discipline

Consistency is the backbone of discipline. How can we hit the target every time? As an author of eight books, I’ve developed a system for thinking and creating content. I’ll discuss a few approaches for you to incorporate into your process of producing. Working in a Writer-friendly Environment. What are you meditating on? Creating the atmosphere to write looks like generating content in a workstation that screams positive energy. For example, my computer screen is decorated with post-its which consist of affirmations. Here are a couple of affirmations you might use to get started: 1) you are capable and ready. 2) You’re a game-changer, stay focused. Like a sharpshooter, we can stimulate our practice by working in a writer-friendly environment. Listening to Uplifting Talks or Sounds. What are you listening to? To enhance the flow of my creativity, I listen to empowering talks. They reiterate the power I have within me to direct my energy and get results. Alt...

Bringing Your Project to Life!

In my book, In Her Own Ink: Strategies for Creating from Author to Author, I discuss the importance of naming our book projects early on. Opposed to calling it simply “my book project,” give it a name. Fruitful Lists Before diving into any project, I create a list of titles to help create the book’s identity. During this brainstorming session I allow my thoughts to flourish. Every idea is a “success thought.” I’ll use the extra titles for chapter titles and headings. Also, I keep all lists, because I might use the title for another book down the road. Building on Solid Rock In the beginning, your list of titles might seem of little importance. Still, your remaining titles help carry the messages in subsequent sections, especially during the development of your outline. Thus, it plays a significant role in building the foundation of your book design. Adding Your Special Touch Personally, I like to use subtitles to bring clarity and to help the reader recognize the topic. Whil...

Put it into Perspective

Which perspective will you write from? Literally. Consider different positions to share your story in order to keep your reader engaged. There are three types of point of view: first-person, second-person and third-person. Point of View As we know, “I” statements are first-person points of view. While a second-person stance is inclusive of the reader. For example, “as salespersons, we must explore different ways to reach our clientele. Let’s look at our ideal customer…” However, the third-person voice is external. We see the individual from a distance as the reader does. Third-person perspectives are best implemented for the “About the Author” section. Conclusion Generally, using two of these points of view is an excellent way to keep our readers engaged. Let’s examine your work. Which point of view(s) will you exercise? Transform your ink into print through IN HER OWN INK. Get Inspired. Discover More. Call Tod...