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 …

In this episode, recorded live at the 2019 SoCal Christian Writers Conference, Zena Dell Lowe and Thomas Umstattd Jr. talk about how to craft compelling characters for your novel or screenplay. About Zena Dell Lowe Zena Dell Lowe is an award-winning writer, director, and actress. She teaches advanced classes on writing and is a published comic book writer. Links ZenaDell.com Zena on IMDB …

In this episode, recorded live at the 2019 SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference, Bob Hostetler and Thomas Umstattd Jr. discuss how best to pitch your book and how to avoid common writers’ conference mistakes. About Bob Hostetler Bob Hostetler is an award-winning author, editor, literary agent, pastor, and speaker. He is the Executive Editor of The Christian Writers Institute. He has co-authored …

Is independent publishing for you? Find out as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of indie publishing. But first, some background: I am an indie author. Worked with some very successful and profitable indie authors over the last 10 years. Also worked with a lot of indie authors who were frustrated and disillusioned. Bottom line: I am not a partisan in the indie vs trad battle. I see …

Should I pursue traditional publishing for this book? This is one of the most common questions writers ask. The answer is almost always, “It depends.” What does it depend on? That is what I will discuss in this episode of the Christian Publishing Show. But first, a quick personal update. Pros of Traditional Publishing The publisher edits, packages, and markets the book. Gatekeepers help protect …