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03/07/2025

What does it really take to inspire others and make an impact as a writer?

The College of William and Mary invited me to unpack this question during a one-hour webinar last month, and I'm excited to share the recording with you.

In this video, I explore the traits, insights, and actionable practices that transform writers into thought leaders.

Learn how to:

- Develop curiosity, empathy, and insightfulness.

- Unlock your “idea vault” for endless inspiration.

- Craft impactful, engaging content through a consistent writing practice.

This webinar is packed with tips to help you lead conversations, challenge outdated ideas, and create lasting change with your writing. Watch the replay or read the highlights on my newest blog post:

What does it take to inspire another human to action? Learn how to think & write like a thought leader in this webinar recap with Janaye J.

10/30/2024

Put me in a room full of authors, and I’m in my happy place. So many stories. So much ambition. Passion. Research. Creativity. Intelligence. Writers are artists, period. I’m leaving Festival of Books feeling inspired and grateful for new stories and connections. Thanks to the organizers for hosting this event!

08/21/2022

We’re back at it! Happy to be at the Hampton Roads Indie Author Book Festival hosted by at Military Circle Mall today to support our local self-published authors 📚📝

08/02/2022

Meet Next Page Editing and Design! Meet your indie publishing squad. We are a small and mighty team of editors, book designers, and self-publishing consultants on a mission to help storytellers achieve their dream of becoming published authors- no strings (royalties) attached. When you work with Next Page, you own the full rights to your work and publish your book on your terms.

Come meet Next Page Editing and Design at the 3rd Annual Hampton Roads Indie Author Book Festival, Sunday August 21, from 11 am to 5:30 pm.
Mark your Calendars : https://fb.me/e/5xIkvOJ2L
Interested in becoming a vendor?:https://www.reachreads.org/hampton-roads-indie-author-book-festival

01/23/2022

You’ve decided to self-publish your book, and you know it’s time to hire an editor.

But how do find the right one for you?

When you take the traditional publishing route, an editor comes with the package and serves a lot of different roles throughout the editing and publishing processes.

But when hiring an editor for a self-published work, they’ll fill a slightly different role.

What should you look for in an editor to know they’re a good choice for your book?

Here are a few tips to help you find out: https://www.itsthenextpage.com/post/what-to-look-for-in-an-editor-and-where-to-find-one

01/13/2022

Your story is a bridge that connects your reader from one point to another. It may be from a limited sense of self to a more expansive one. Or from a place of fear to one of hope. Whatever the case, as an author, you are a "journey architect." A transformer. A connector. An expander. My prayer, as an editor and a reader, is that you never take your role lightly or for granted.

When you think about your published work or work in progress, what's the transformation that you hope your readers experience?

01/10/2022

"If" is a powerful word. When give yourself to permission to wonder, wander, and linger, you give yourself permission to expand. Take a moment to meditate and ask yourself today, "What would 2022 be like if...", and let your mind daydream for a bit. Write down what you see. Follow the prompts if you need some guidance.

07/26/2021

Writing is an art, a craft. Every time you write, you're practicing and getting better at it. Keep on working on your craft--and don't forget to enjoy the process too!

07/19/2021

You can achieve your goals of finishing and publishing your book! Get your ideas written down and Next Page will be here when you're ready to publish!

07/12/2021

If I write it, some one will read it!

07/09/2021

We’re SO incredibly proud of who celebrated the official release of her memoir, The Light Point, this week! Her book was an editor’s dream to work on- real, poetic, and just beautifully written. We’re so inspired by you, Siji. There’s a life-awakening message waiting for you in her story, y’all. Get the book at sijideleawe.com.

07/07/2021

You've finished your manuscript and are looking to publish. Everywhere you look, people are telling you to hire an editor. Do you really need to? Why is it so important hire an editor when you self-publish?
We delve into it in our new blog post, check it out! >>> https://www.itsthenextpage.com/post/why-hire-an-editor-when-you-self-publish