By Dirk Ebener - May 15, 2026 Your travel manuscript is now with the copyeditor. It might seem like a good time to take a break before publishers or formatters get involved, but this is actually the perfect moment to start your marketing efforts. If you wait until your book is completely finished, you might miss your best opportunity. Success often depends on the work you do while your manuscript is still being copyedited. Bringing in Advance Review Copy (ARC) readers whi

By Dirk Ebener - May 8, 2026 Quiet Coffee Shop My travel journal and laptop are open, and for the next few hours, this coffee shop becomes my creative space. I’ve found a quiet spot near Nanjing Road in Shanghai, a peaceful break from the busy shopping street just outside. Working remotely here takes real focus, with the city’s energy always close by. Enjoy reading " The Author’s Progress: The “Remote Office” Anywhere." Over the years, my “mobile office” routine has taken o

By Dirk Ebener - May 1, 2026 Indie Bookstore in Ellijay, Georgia The Author’s Progress: The Resurgence of the Indie Bookstore As an author, I’m excited to see independent bookstores coming back, proving the predictions about their end wrong. The street corner feels alive again with these shops—the creak of a wooden sign, the smell of coffee, and a real sense of belonging. Not long ago, this sidewalk seemed quiet because of online shopping, but now it feels like the center of

By Dirk Ebener – April 24, 2026 Cappuccino at an outdoor cafe on the Italian sidewalk in Florence, Italy. My travel journal is open, but I am not just here to collect sights. Sitting at a round table outside a Florentine café in the summer of 2024, I look back at what I wrote yesterday and think about what I still want to capture before leaving Italy. Every few days in a new city is a balance between my urge to explore and my commitment to writing. Enjoy reading " The Autho

By Dirk Ebener - April 17, 2026 Finishing your manuscript can feel like reaching the end, but it is actually just the beginning. Publishing turns your writing journey into the exciting process of sharing your story with others. At this point, choosing the right partner is key. Enjoy reading " The Author’s Blueprint: Why Your Publishing Partner Is the Secret to Success". This decision has a big impact on your book’s future. Working with a specialist like BookLogix in Alpharett

By Dirk Ebener - April 10, 2026 The dream of holding your own book is not just about ink and paper; it is about pouring your soul into every page. For months, Travel That Makes Sense existed quietly, tucked away in my thoughts and woven into every keystroke. Now, as December draws near, this passion project is ready to step into the spotlight. Last week, in the gentle hum of a café, I typed the final word. The writing was finished, but the true adventure was only beginning. S

By Dirk Ebener - April 3, 2026 I used to think writing a book was a solo adventure with just me, my laptop, and some inspiration. But being an author is only partly about writing. The rest is learning the business side of storytelling. Enjoy reading " The Author’s Infinite Classroom: My Journey Through the Modern Publishing Landscape." To succeed, I’ve had to keep learning, stepping beyond my manuscript into networking, mentorship, and digital project management. My journey

By Dirk Ebener – March 27, 2026 The Reading Room at the British Museum in London There is something that happens to you when you spend time in a bookstore on Piccadilly in London, which was opened in 1797. The noise of the world outside falls away. Phones go into pockets. Time moves differently. People who have never met each other stand shoulder to shoulder in front of the same shelf, each one looking for something they cannot quite name but will recognize the moment they

Starting with scribbled notes and turning them into heartfelt stories, I found that slowing down and enjoying each moment changed my travels into something worth sharing. In the end, these moments filled the pages of a book. By Dirk Ebener - March 20 , 2026 Morning coffee in a cafe in London For years, I traveled the world, collecting brief moments I barely understood until I started writing them down. Journaling after meals and during quiet times slowly revealed hidden patte

By Dirk Ebener - March 6, 2026 Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty: What Writing a Book Really Teaches You During a your first writing project, there are moments when you stop and notice how far you’ve come and how much is left to do. Eighty-three days into writing Travel That Makes Sense After 50 , I felt a quiet shift. The project was no longer just a dream; it had become a real commitment. The early excitement had turned into a steady routine of researching, drafting, edi

By Dirk Ebener - February 27, 2026 Writer’s block often hides fear beneath silent perfectionism. Some days, ideas come easily, like laughter in a London pub—warm, effortless, and full of life. Other days, the page stays quiet and stubborn, blocking the flow from thought to words. Last week, I experienced the wall. I sat at my desk with coffee, my journal open and the computer screen glowing, but nothing meaningful came. I went back to old chapters, changed sentences that

By Dirk Ebener - February 20, 2026 By the time I reached Day 40 of writing Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty , the project had taken on a clear and steady shape. The initial excitement had matured into routine: outlining chapters, revisiting years of travel notes, and organizing my photography into themes that could support a cohesive narrative. What began as an idea was now moving along a defined timeline. Enjoy reading " How the Book Began to Take Shape." At the same ti

By Dirk Ebener - January 31, 2026 Writing Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty has become one of the most surprising and rewarding adventures of my life. It began as a small idea that came to me during quiet moments on long flights, early mornings with coffee, and years of slow, thoughtful travel. Over time, that idea grew into a book with real purpose. The process has never been rushed. Like a good trip, it unfolded at its own pace, with each insight and chapter building on

By Dirk Ebener - January 22, 2026 The idea for Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty emerged during my flight home from London in December 2025, inspired by visits to the city’s renowned bookstores, particularly the Notting Hill Bookstore. Exploring these shelves and observing how travel and nonfiction stories are brought to life clarified my own vision. Before the plane departed, I had already begun outlining the book. Today, January 22, 2026 , marks Day 40 of writing.

By Dirk Ebener - January 17, 2026 The Decision to Write Travel That Makes Sense After 50 For years, the idea of writing a book stayed with me. It came up during long flights, in conversations with other travelers of all ages, and as I looked through old photos. But it was London, with its early mornings and busy markets, that finally pushed me to start. I asked myself, if not now, when? That question got me writing. Enjoy writing " The Decision to Write Travel That Makes Sens

By Dirk Ebener - January, 31, 2026 The Beginning of a Book That Needed to Be Written At some point in your late fifties, travel changes from being an escape to something more intentional. You start to notice the quiet details you once hurried past, like morning markets, simple meals shared in conversation, and the feeling of arriving not just to see, but to understand. For me, this shift happened gradually, over years spent in hotel rooms, on night trains, and in airport lo