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033 International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell

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On July 16, 2019

Here are the show notes for the most recent episode of the Christian Publishing Show.

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How do books cross the pond into the international market? What mistakes should you avoid and how do you make your book more compatible with international markets? To help us answer these questions we will be talking with 

Jim Elwell is the Director of International Publishing at Tyndale House Publishers. Having first joined Tyndale in 1984, he has thirty-five years of experience in the Christian publishing field.  He has served in the areas of marketing, sales management, domestic and foreign rights licensing management, exports sales, and general publishing management. His work in international publishing requires travel to many different countries each year.

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  • Why would an author want their book to sell internationally? 
  • How is the international market different from the domestic market?
  • How can an author make a book more international market friendly?
  • What are some of the challenges of taking a book internationally? 
  • What is the process for translating a book? 
  • What are some of the regional differences in taste?
  • What are some mistakes that publishers make when approaching the international market?
  • Tell us about Tyndale House Publishers
  • Where can people find out more about you. 

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Dealing with Bad Publishing News

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On July 15, 2019

Remember the media principle of “if it bleeds it leads,” which means bad news or salacious headlines are designed to grab our attention. When authors are constantly barraged by bad news, it can be demotivating at the very least. I’m sure sales for your book could be better. I’m with …

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Fun Fridays – July 12, 2019

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This is a long video, nearly 15 minutes. But it is worth it. Ever wondered what the real interpretation of body language is like? Learn from a former FBI agent whose job it was to catch spies. If you’ve ever used any of the tropes he debunks in the first …

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How to Write Poorly

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On July 10, 2019

To paraphrase a pretty good writer of several centuries ago, “Some are born writers, some learn to be writers, and others have writing thrust upon them.” Whichever category you fit into, it takes practice and perseverance to write well. But it takes only a little effort to write poorly. Here …

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