Why Fiction and Nonfiction Novels Need Worldbuilding Why do both fiction and nonfiction novels need worldbuilding? Isn’t worldbuilding for fiction? Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, setting is one of the most important features of your story. Good worldbuilding…
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Focus on God’s Promises
Focus on God’s Promises How can God use you during this time to help people, and how can we focus on God’s promises instead of on life’s problems? All one has to do is turn on the news, scroll through…
CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards Open
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…
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…
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.
How to Establish Yourself as a Christian Writer
If you want to become a Christian writer you need to establish your identity. How to get started as a Christian writer & get published with these helpful tips.
Christian Books Embody Eternal Purposes
I designed my first published book cover while still in college and began a freelance career doing so a few years later, in 1993. Through my company, TLC Book Design, I’ve coached hundreds of independent authors through the book creation process, teaching them about the importance of producing a well-edited, professionally designed and produced book. We’ve won hundreds of awards for our work. It was always about creating a beautiful, salable book that wouldn’t be noticed as a self-published book.
Why You Should Consider Entering a Book Award Contest
Why should you enter a book award contest? There are many book award contests you can enter as an indie author. Book contests can expand your advertising reach.
9 Essential Book Cover Design Tips For Authors by Sandy Gould
Softcover or hardcover, workbook or children’s book – the binding and finishing styles you choose for a book are essential. For many reasons, the same quality and attention to detail must go into the book’s physical design that went into good content development. Read on to discover the top 9 book cover design tips.
5 Simple Steps to Start a Podcast Today
A question that I often receive as the founder of Spark Media, a company that helps Christian podcasters launch, grow, and maintain their shows is this: “Misty, I want to start a podcast, but where do I begin?” When CIPA director Susan Neal asked me to contribute to the blog, I immediately knew the advice I would give to Christian authors, small publishers, and others who may have an interest in hosting a podcast. Podcasts can be an excellent venue for book marketing. While the following advice may seem relatively straightforward to some, it has helped numerous members of my community to start successful shows.
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