International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell
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International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell
You can listen to this episode 033 International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell on Christian Publishing Show.
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 you. Instead, you might consider the number that have sold. If it is only 100 copies, put …
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 three minutes in your writing, you might want to revise your material.
Recently, my husband and I watched an old movie focusing on a romance. The couple devoted their time to fighting with each other over issues, both major and minor. The heroine complained to her friends about the love affair. My husband and I agreed that this couple was not compatible. They had no business marrying. But! Sigh! He was veddy, veddy rich. She married up! So surely all will be well! …
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 are seven tips to help you write poorly: Write for everyone. Don’t write for a specific demographic or a …
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 …
How to Craft Compelling Characters with Zena Dell Lowe
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Podcasts can be one of the best sources of information on how to become a better writer and succeed in publishing. Here is a list of some great podcasts for Christian authors. If you know of a Christian publishing podcast not mentioned here, please let us know in the comments; and we will update the list. The descriptions below are the official iTunes summaries for each show. We will be adding …
In the U.S., this is a long weekend because of yesterday’s July 4th celebration. For those who like to be adventurous in their time off, enjoy this video of “Captain Risky.” An insurance company in Australia made this hilarious video of a stuntman who never gets it quite right.
Enjoy this brilliant acapella rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.”