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The world, the flesh, and the devil: Bussey author publishes book on Christian spirituality
“We all have problems,” said author Paul V. Zylstra of Bussey, Iowa. “We have these enemies at the root of our trials—the world, the flesh, and the devil—and through study of Scripture I’ve found that God has ways of helping us deal with them.” This is the main...
Animals, insects, amphibians, oh my!: Iowa author publishes nature-inspired children’s book
Flitterfly, written and illustrated by Barbara Schultz of Rose Hill, Iowa, is the latest children’s book published by the Write Place. It tells the story of Flitterfly, a dragonfly who lives on the land surrounding Schultz Pond. Over the course of a few sunny summer...
The human element of UX design: Beyond websites
by Michelle Stam, WP graphic designer If you’ve heard the term “UX design” thrown around but aren’t really sure what it’s all about, you’re not alone. A lot of people I talk to don’t have a clue what it is! UX, or user experience, is most often associated with web and...
91 years in the making: Memoir of celebrated Northwest Iowa veterinarian wins 2018 Write Place Book Contest
For lessons on calf roping, the memoir of Orange City veterinarian Dr. A.J. Neumann may not be an expert resource. But if the fascinating tale of a life that stretches through the Depression, World War II, and a decades-long career serving the farm families and...
Pella author explores the power of forgiveness in juvenile fiction novel
The Joy of Forgiveness, written by Karen Fitzsimmons and illustrated by Rowena Hoover, is the latest juvenile fiction book published by the Write Place. It tells the story of Angel and Trouble, two teenagers who become best friends in spite of being as different as...
7 publishing trends to watch for in 2018
Whether you’re already a self-published author or you’re just starting to consider self-publishing, it’s always a good idea to keep your finger on the pulse of the industry. To help you stay in the know, we’ve pulled together some notes on what you can expect to see...
5 tips for building B2B connections on LinkedIn
With a set up like Facebook, LinkedIn helps businesses connect and build relationships. It’s an ideal place for posting job listings, company news, and professional content. The numbers prove it: 57% of businesses have a LinkedIn company page, and 94% of...
New year, new social media strategy
We know deciding which social media platform is a good fit for your business can be tricky. Every time you blink, it seems there’s a new player in the game vying for your audience’s attention. How do you know where to invest your time? Here’s two helpful questions to...
New children’s book takes readers on a mammoth-sized adventure
In 2010, a landowner in Mahaska County discovered the thirteen-thousand-year-old femur of a woolly mammoth lodged in the bank of a stream. The surprise find launched a massive dig that eventually uncovered bones from three different mammoths. Today, this...
Fantasy adventure transports readers to a new realm
A World in Tales: From Dance to Death, Volume 1 by David Wagnon is the latest e-book published by the Write Place. Set in the magical land of Longferrow, Wagnon’s fantasy adventure—told in three parts by three very different narrators—takes readers on a journey full...
Military adventure novel now available in print
In 2015, the Write Place published Different Deserts, Same Stars by Jake Joyce—a thrilling military adventure that takes place during Operation Desert Storm—as an e-book. Now, the story is being re-released in a printed edition. “There are still a lot of people out...
Celebrating Gary: Daughter of Vermeer Corporation’s founder pens new family history
In 2008, the Write Place published In Search of a Better Way: The Lives and Legacies of Gary and Matilda Vermeer in celebration of Vermeer Corporation’s sixtieth anniversary. Now, almost 10 years later, Gary and Matilda’s daughter and former Vermeer CEO Mary Andringa...
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