Becoming BulletProof: Resource Center
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How to Fight Writing Stress and Write Confidently
If you’ve ever rewritten the same paragraph five times before hitting send, you’re not alone. There’s a special kind of stress that keeps writers isolated, caught in draft mode, or unsure of what’s missing. That’s why this April—Stress Awareness Month—we’re
Writing
Maximizing Investments: Take Your Writing to the Next Level
Writing is a journey, whether you’re working on a magazine or a manuscript. As with any journey, you need a strategy, time, supplies, and support to make your adventure successful
Build a Better Budget: A Realistic Look at Publishing Costs
Publishing your work is a multistage journey that should be reflected in your budget. It’s possible to publish a book with no financial outlays, but that’s not realistic, even if
Can I Really Publish My Book for Free?
It’s possible to publish a book for free; however, “free” would only apply in the sense that you didn’t exchange any funds. The investment of your time and effort would
Trade Journals: Get Your Book in the Spotlight
A trade journal is a journal or magazine written for members of a particular profession. You’ve probably heard of medical journals, but did you know that the publishing industry has
Editing
What to Consider When Looking for an Editor
You spent time writing and revising—now you’re looking for an editor. But where are you looking? Are you ready to interview candidates? Editing is an investment, so finding the right
What’s Included in an Editing Quote? A Behind-the-Scenes Look
If you’ve shopped around for an editor, you may have received several quotes for your project, and they were probably all different. Have you ever wondered why there is such
Style Sheets: Small Documents with a Big Impact
Not everyone is familiar with style sheets, but if you come from a communications or small-business background, you may have used a branding guide. Businesses use branding guides to keep
Teamwork: It’s Not Just for Athletes
Writing can feel like a very solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. See how teaming up with a professional editor can take your writing to the next level.
Publishing
Build a Better Budget: Accounting for Design & Marketing Costs
Publishing a book is a multistage journey that should be reflected in your budget. Although you can publish your work for free, that’s not a realistic option. Most of your
Build a Better Budget: A Realistic Look at Publishing Costs
Publishing your work is a multistage journey that should be reflected in your budget. It’s possible to publish a book with no financial outlays, but that’s not realistic, even if
Can I Really Publish My Book for Free?
It’s possible to publish a book for free; however, “free” would only apply in the sense that you didn’t exchange any funds. The investment of your time and effort would
Trade Journals: Get Your Book in the Spotlight
A trade journal is a journal or magazine written for members of a particular profession. You’ve probably heard of medical journals, but did you know that the publishing industry has
Marketing
Is More Time on Your Wish List? Editors Can Help with That.
As the holidays approach, I hear many people say, “I wish I had more time.” Although we tend to stay busy all year long, at the holidays our to-do lists
What’s in a Name? Confidence.
Several people have asked about my business name this week; after all, BulletProof Writing Services doesn’t relate to my personal name, a famous written work, or well-known quote. Why did
The Perfect Trap
“This needs to be perfect.” We’ve all said it at some point. Whether you’re building a website, writing an article, or making a fancy dinner, you want your creation to
Practicing Gratitude
Every January, people around the world start declaring an intention or resolution for the year. I’ve never been one to participate in the New Year’s resolution tradition. Instead, I like