How to Avoid the #1 Cause of Bad Book Covers: Design by Committee
You can listen to this episode 045 How to Avoid the #1 Cause of Bad Book Covers: Design by Committee on Christian Publishing Show.
Archives for 2019
Always Be Learning
During the Summer of 1978 the #1 hit on Christian radio was the classic “He’s Alive” by Don Francisco (click here to listen). That same Summer I attended a Christian music festival in Estes Park, Colorado and decided to take a class on songwriting being taught by Jimmy and Carol Owens. I settled into my chair near the back of the room with notepad ready.
Just as the class was about to start a …
Fun Fridays – October 4, 2019
This video came out three months ago and has already had almost two million views on YouTube. But this “Evolution of Worship Music” is worty to be watched again if you’ve already seen it. And worthy to be enjoyed for the first time if you have not. Enjoy!
I Want to Read This!
A couple of weeks ago, I shared ideas about stakes versus conflict and the importance of making stakes and conflict both high and riveting. I also shared examples of pretexts that no one would care to read. Here is one: Reginald just bought a private jet; but the air traffic controllers have gone on strike, meaning he will have to delay his vacation in Paris. Believe it or not, after I wrote the …
I Almost Quit Writing
Nearly twenty years ago, I was totally spent as a writer. I’d endured a three-year process of revision and revulsion on one book that had me doubting my ability and drained of all enthusiasm for writing. I’d had a good run. I’d authored or coauthored numerous articles and books. I’d won awards and appeared on best-seller lists. I didn’t need the stresses of editing and revision, contracts and …
044 How to Become a Better Writer with Jeff Goins
Today we are getting back to the fundamentals and talking about how to become a better more successful writer. And who better to talk to about this than Jeff Goins? Jeff a writer, speaker, and podcaster. He is the best-selling author of five books, including You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One) and Real Artists Don’t Starve (Affiliate Links). His award-winning blog GoinsWriter.com is …
044 How to Become a Better Writer with Jeff Goins
How to Become a Better Writer with Jeff Goins
You can listen to this episode 044 How to Become a Better Writer with Jeff Goins on Christian Publishing Show.
ACFW 2019 Report
I just returned from the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) writers conference held in San Antonio and had a great time. Tamela was also there, along with 30 of our agency’s clients. We had a number of productive meetings with publishers, along with talking with each of our clients. Tamela taught two classes, as did I. Then we each had around 30 individual, one-on-one, 15-minute pitch …
Fun Fridays – September 27, 2019
Do you feel super cool today? Watch this video to find out. I want this to happen to me if I ever get pulled over.
Create a World Your Readers Love
Today’s guest post is written by Virginia Wise, one of Tamela’s clients. Welcome, Virginia! She is the author of the Amish New World series, in which colonial settlers discover love—and God’s promises—in the Pennsylvania wilderness (Kensington Publishing). Her latest books include An Amish Second Christmas, Where the Heart Takes You, and When Love Finds You. Connect with …