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 – 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

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

“A look inside the first moment of a book decades in the making.” By Dirk Ebener - February 7, 2026 For more than 45 years, I’ve crossed borders, tasted cities one meal at a time, and made friends with strangers until unfamiliar places felt like home. But traveling after 50 feels different. It’s not about slowing down; it’s about traveling with intention. You start to notice more, letting curiosity guide you instead of a list of sights. With this change, the world comes into