Is there anything more exciting than the New Bookshelf in the library? For thirty years, I was the lucky librarian who selected thousands of books for various public libraries to purchase. Then when the new books arrived, I chose the ones to display and highlight. One day I saw my book The Very Best Story Ever Told: The Gospel with American Sign Language featured! I rejoiced because this was an opportunity to reach people who did not go to church with the love of God. Here’s how librarians choose books!
Skyrocket Your Book Marketing by Attending a Trade Show
What is the Christian Product Expo? The Christian Products Expo is the trade show where products are displayed for Christian retailers to order for their stores. Walking into the CPE trade show, it looked like dozens of other trade shows I’d attended. Instead of finding a bunch of self-absorbed, business types, I found a community of believers (authors, publishers, and bookstore owners) working to promote the kingdom of God and each other, rather than their bottom line. I was continually amazed at the love and acceptance of total strangers who didn’t know me but reached out to befriend a brand-new aspiring author. Read on to learn how to skyrocket your book marketing by attending a trade show.
12 Ways to Boost Your Writing Productivity
Do you have enough time to write each day? As a Christian author, how many times have you said, “If only I had more time to write?” But before we can successfully juggle writing, work, and family life, Christian writers need a better understanding of time management. Here are 12 ways you can boost your writing productivity.
Why Indie Authors Need a Writing Community
Every author can benefit from being part of a writer group. An author’s journey can be lonely, and we need writing friends who understand the highs and lows writers experience. Brainstorming with writer groups can spark creativity. Networking offers new connections that can lead to more writing opportunities. Collaboration allows us to combine our resources to get our messages in front of a wider audience of readers. We will find endless benefits when we realize we’re stronger together through writer groups.
Using Paid Editorial Reviews to Build Credibility as a Christian Author
Using Paid Editorial Reviews to Build Credibility as a Christian Author In this post, you will learn the benefits of paid editorial reviews. You’ll find a listing of the most respected names in the industry plus their costs as of…
How Journaling Can Boost Writer Focus and Clarity
How Journaling Can Boost Writer Focus and Clarity Writing is about expounding on a topic so that it pulls the reader in a direction the author has chosen to share. With journaling, on the other hand, we release control of…
Improve Your Manuscript With Two Simple Steps
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A Simplified Book Marketing Plan for Authors
A Simplified Book Marketing Plan for Authors Self-Publishing a book is an impressive accomplishment. As an indie author, you can use your book to build your brand, business, or ministry as you make an impact with your words. As a…
Social Media Marketing Strategies to Reach Your Readers
Social Media Marketing Strategies to Reach Your Readers Just the phrase, social media, can overwhelm even the most experienced Christian author. There are so many opinions, workshops, systems, and advice out there it’s almost impossible to sift through it all…
3 Social Media Mistakes Writers Make
3 Social Media Mistakes Writers Make You’ve written your book. Now, what’s next? It’s time to market it. You can use social media for free to reach your ideal reader. However, social media for writers requires you to be social…
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