The Christian Authors Network (CAN) is delighted to announce the CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards. This special, one-of-a-kind contest encourages and recognizes marketing excellence of Christian authors. Each participant will receive feedback on their marketing campaign. The awards are open…
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Are You Scheduling Time For Jesus?
Are You Scheduling Time For Jesus? Has the title of this blog made you question if you are scheduling time for Jesus? Are spending enough time with the Lord? Or if you are “doing too much”? Are you putting more…
5 Plotting Tips for Aspiring Christian Fiction Authors
In my years of experience as a mystery author, writing coach, and education lead for the visual outlining software Plottr, I’ve found—like many others—that there are two main types of writers. There are writers who plot every aspect of their story, who are often called “story architects” or “story engineers”, and there are those who wing it the entire way, known as discovery writers or pantsers.
Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing: Which Is Best for You?
Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing: Which Is Best for You? There are many choices these days for a Christian author seeking publication. Sometimes those publishing choices can be overwhelming. In 2009, when I began writing as a hobby, self-publishing was looked…
6 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Book
6 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Book After you’ve finished editing your manuscript, you’re finding ways to improve your book? That’s great! Most of the time, adding visual effects such as infographics and pull-out quotes is all it takes to take…
3 Essential Marketing Tips for New Authors
3 Essential Marketing Tips for New Authors I visit and consult with aspiring and newly minted authors often. They literally are sponges, soaking up information and advice in an effort to write a great book, be traditionally published, build a…
Why Authors Should Pitch to Small Media Outlets
Why Authors Should Pitch to Small Media Outlets If you are a first-time Christian indie author, don’t overlook the small marketing opportunities. There are many reasons why authors should pitch to small media outlets. I’m talking about that little radio…
5 Reasons to Attend a Christian Writer’s Conference
5 Reasons to Attend a Christian Writer’s Conference Industry connections are a large part of a writing career. Recently, I attended the Advanced Writer and Speaker Association (AWSA) Refresh Retreat and the Christian Products Expo trade show. I would like…
2021 Christian Indie Awards Winning Titles
Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) is pleased to announce the winning titles for the 2021 Christian Indie Awards. Since 2008 the Christian Indie Awards has honored books produced by small publishers and independent authors for their outstanding contribution to Christian life.
6 Effective SEO Techniques to Drive Traffic To Your Website
As a Christian author, it is vital to understand how Search Engine Optimization SEO techniques drive traffic to your website? If you’ve been blogging for some time, you probably know what SEO is and how important it is to rank your website. Today, every business has gone online, and the competition to the top spot of the search engine results pages (SERPS) is becoming tougher.
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