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This is our archive pageLearn to Wait on God’s Timing
, by Guest AuthorLearn to Wait on God’s Timing Have you ever been discouraged as a self-published author? Success takes time and planning. Instead of being discouraged, learn to wait on God’s timing. As a self-published Christian author, my knowledge of the publishing…
Are You Scheduling Time For Jesus?
, by Becca LawrenceAre 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…
You Don’t Have to Publish a Book to Be a Writer
, by Guest AuthorSome people are in love with the idea of writing and visualize a life of leisure, sitting around typing out a few dozen book manuscripts and raking in the greenbacks (you can laugh now). Others have one story they feel the need to share, but they have no plans to pursue writing, and therefore, lack the drive to do what it takes to get published. However, many sincerely want to write but find writing a full-length book a daunting task. Or sadly, they finish their manuscript but are stonewalled by the thought of finding a publisher or self-publishing and then (gulp!) book marketing.
The 13 Most Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
, by Guest AuthorHow many times have you picked up a book and immediately knew it was self-published? You may not be sure how you knew. It might have been the design. Maybe you spotted glaring errors. Or possibly there was just an unprofessional look to it. Don’t let that happen to your book. There is absolutely no reason indie authors and publishers shouldn’t produce books that look as sharp and professional as the books produced by major publishing houses. It just takes effort, attention to detail, and a commitment to avoid the errors self-publishers often make. Let’s look at the most common self-publishing mistakes and how to avoid them.
9 Essential Book Cover Design Tips For Authors by Sandy Gould
, by Guest AuthorSoftcover 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
, by Guest AuthorA 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.
Improve Your Book’s Amazon Rank With Categories and Keywords
, by Susan NealHow would you like your book to attain a higher Amazon rank? Your book sales will increase if you implement the following strategies: adding more Amazon book categories and strengthening keywords. You can modify keywords and add up to ten categories to your book’s Amazon listing.
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