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  When you become an author, the ripple effect doesn’t end on the day your book hits the shelves. The benefits of being a published author go far beyond seeing your name in print. Did you know that you can leverage your status as a published author to elevate your business platform? Here are six ways that your book can enhance your business and career! You’re able to get your message out to more people, and attract more clients, faster. You’re in the business of helping people, but it’s physically impossible for you to be everywhere and do everything. A...

When I began my journey of becoming an author, the biggest barrier I faced was a feeling of isolation. There weren't any people in my community who knew anything about the publishing world, there weren’t meet-ups to attend, and I didn’t know how to get started. I felt alone on an island, overwhelmed at the prospect of starting toward my goals. Around this time, an acquaintance posted on social media about Golden Brick Road Publishing House, a Toronto-based company with authors from all over the world. Still a bit shy, I watched from afar. I took my time and observed...

  Looking to spend time writing this summer? We have you covered with these five easy steps to getting on track! Create a writing schedule and stick to it. Whether it’s daily, weekly, or monthly, setting a writing schedule and time-blocking it in your calendar is instrumental in staying productive. When we put something in our schedules, we are more likely to follow through with our intentions. We’re also less likely to allow other obligations to conflict with our writing priorities. Still procrastinating and pushing your writing aside? Dear Time, Are You On My Side? puts into perspective the idea...

When our authors win awards, we all rejoice and grow together. GBR’s mission has always been to nurture and empower leaders for social change because empowered leaders then go on to inspire entire communities. When we see books or authors excel and get recognized for their work, the growing GBR family celebrates the win alongside them. This month has been no exception, and we are so excited to announce that not just one but two GBR books have recently won an award!Dear Time, Are You On My Side? and On Her Plate have both won the Canadian Excellence Award. They are now...