ArmLin House Productions

ArmLin House Productions Editing, publishing & coaching for authors of business books, memoirs & children’s literature.

Many business owners write a book expecting it to become a major source of income.Then they're disappointed when the roy...
06/06/2026

Many business owners write a book expecting it to become a major source of income.

Then they're disappointed when the royalties don't roll in.

The truth? A business book is rarely supposed to be the business.

A great business book builds trust, demonstrates expertise, educates potential clients, and creates opportunities for speaking, consulting, coaching, and other services. It's a tool that supports your business—not a magic wand that replaces it.

If you're thinking about writing a business book, make sure you understand what it's actually supposed to do before you start.

Read more:
https://armlinhouse.com/what-is-a-business-book-really-supposed-to-do/

Your manuscript may look fine… until you turn on formatting symbols and discover the tiny gremlins hiding in the file.Ex...
06/04/2026

Your manuscript may look fine… until you turn on formatting symbols and discover the tiny gremlins hiding in the file.

Extra spaces. Manual breaks. Tabs. Empty lines. Weird non-breaking spaces. All the invisible junk that can make a manuscript harder to submit, format, or publish.

This blog post walks you through a few simple cleanup steps in MS Word, and if you want the full checklist, Polished Pages: A Comprehensive Checklist for Cleaning Up Your MS Word Manuscript gives you a step-by-step guide to getting your book file under control before it goes to an agent, formatter, or publishing platform.

Read the post and learn more about the book:
https://armlinhouse.com/manuscripts-are-a-dirty-business/

Free book alert, because who doesn’t love a little literary bribery?Join the ArmLin House newsletter and get a free book...
06/02/2026

Free book alert, because who doesn’t love a little literary bribery?

Join the ArmLin House newsletter and get a free book, plus updates on new releases, writing advice, publishing tips, and creative goodness.

Sign up here: https://armlinhouse.com/

Expressive Color Studies: Layered Watercolor and Digital CompositionThese pieces began as a series of small watercolor e...
05/31/2026

Expressive Color Studies: Layered Watercolor and Digital Composition

These pieces began as a series of small watercolor experiments—each one painted individually on circular sections of paper. There was no fixed plan going in. The goal was simple: let the paint move, react, and settle on its own terms.

Working this way removes control at the start. Color bleeds, edges form unpredictably, and textures develop in ways that can’t be forced. Some areas bloom softly, others create hard lines or unexpected patterns. Each circle becomes its own contained moment of movement and color.

More artwork at https://armlinhouse.com/category/art/

Angels Dark and Dumb is horror comedy for readers who like their demons dangerous, their heroes deeply unprepared, and t...
05/31/2026

Angels Dark and Dumb is horror comedy for readers who like their demons dangerous, their heroes deeply unprepared, and their supernatural chaos served with a side of sarcasm.

If you enjoy dark humor, weird monsters, fallen angels, and stories where saving the world may require making everything worse first, this series is ready to ruin your afternoon in the best possible way.

Start the Angels Dark and Dumb series by Winnie Jean Howard. Where to buy: https://armlinhouse.com/author/winnie-jean-howard/

Want a free book? Sign up for the ArmLin House newsletter and get one delivered straight to your inbox.You’ll also get u...
05/29/2026

Want a free book? Sign up for the ArmLin House newsletter and get one delivered straight to your inbox.

You’ll also get updates on books, authors, writing tips, publishing advice, and creative projects from ArmLin House Productions.

Grab your free book here: https://armlinhouse.com/

Memoir creep is real.Many business owners start writing a business book and accidentally end up writing their life story...
05/29/2026

Memoir creep is real.

Many business owners start writing a business book and accidentally end up writing their life story instead. Your experience matters, but your reader needs more than a timeline. They need lessons, tools, examples, and a clear reason to keep turning the page.

In this Business Author Boot Camp post, we look at how to turn personal experience into a business book that actually helps people.

Read it on Substack:
https://substack.com/home/post/p-199363473

Aging well is not about pretending time isn’t passing. It’s about learning how to move through each stage of life with m...
05/26/2026

Aging well is not about pretending time isn’t passing. It’s about learning how to move through each stage of life with more strength, purpose, and confidence.

In Victorious Aging, Dr. Martha Lucas offers encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone who wants to feel more intentional about the years ahead. This book is a thoughtful choice for readers who want to reflect, reset, and approach aging with a more positive mindset.

If you or someone you love is ready to think differently about growing older, this is a beautiful place to begin.

Read Victorious Aging by Dr. Martha Lucas. https://armlinhouse.com/shop/book/victorious-aging/

Every technical system has a human variable.Trust.Communication.Conflict.Pressure.Burnout.Unspoken assumptions.The Emoti...
05/23/2026

Every technical system has a human variable.

Trust.
Communication.
Conflict.
Pressure.
Burnout.
Unspoken assumptions.

The Emotional Architect helps technical leaders recognize the human dynamics that either support excellence or quietly sabotage it.

Pre-order now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2BPJ7XK

The Emotional Architect: Engineering the Human Variable for Technical Excellence is now available for pre-sale on Amazon...
05/21/2026

The Emotional Architect: Engineering the Human Variable for Technical Excellence is now available for pre-sale on Amazon. This book is for technical leaders, engineers, project managers, and high-stakes professionals who know the hardest part of leadership usually isn’t the technology. It’s the people.

Lisa Akers brings decades of aerospace leadership experience to a practical, thoughtful guide on building the human systems that make technical excellence possible.

Pre-order now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2BPJ7XK

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