The Art of High-Quality Book Manufacturing: What Publishers Need to Know A book’s quality is as important as its content, from the paper’s feel to the binding’s durability. Production choices shape a reader’s experience and influence a book’s lifespan. Publishers…

Writing from the Wreckage I never planned to write a memoir. In fact, when my family was torn apart by an unthinkable tragedy—the death of one child and the near loss of another—I wasn’t thinking about writing at all. I…

How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month: Practical Steps for Christian Authors Who Want to Reach More Readers By Susan Neal, RN, MBA, MHS When I first began writing, I had no idea how much effort it would take to…

Make the Most Out of Side Characters Are you making the most of your side characters, or is your focus solely on creating an in-depth protagonist with a gripping backstory? Maybe you’re busy developing an unforgettable plot or honing a…

Announcing the 2025 Christian Indie Award Winners The Christian Indie Publishing Association is thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 Christian Indie Awards—an inspiring lineup of books that uplift, encourage, and point readers to Christ! Since 2008, the Christian…

Writing to Understand Personal Emotions Life consists of a large variety of emotions: joy, pain, nostalgia, sorrow, excitement, grief, love, and so much more. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand the emotions. Other times, we yearn to hold on…

Lose Your Manuscript? Follow These Steps to Keep From Losing Your Mind Few things are as devastating to a writer as losing a manuscript. Whether it’s a novel or personal journal, the countless hours spent crafting and perfecting your work…

Your Audience Needs You Every Day The Christian writer loves to write, but have you ever wondered if your audience needs you every day through consistent emails? Does that sound like too much writing? Hear me out. I’ll explain how…