Pros and Cons of Traditional Publishing
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Agent-of-the-Year Finalists
I am so very proud of Tamela Hancock Murray and Bob Hostetler. They have both been named as finalists for the Agent-of-the-Year award given annually by ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers – acfw.com/award_recipients). Tamela won this prestigious award in 2017 and is honored to be a finalist again. This is Bob’s first time being a finalist; and he replied to the news in typical …
Fun Fridays – June 14, 2019
Today is a series of photos that create a picture of the writing life: What prospective authors think the road ahead is like: What the road is actually like: Then you send your proposal to Steve Laube: And your best-laid plans go awry: Life ambushes you without warning: But you persevere: Achieve your goals: And all is right in the world because God is sovereign over all things:
Book Proposal Basics: Synopsis, Series, and Sample
These items are self-evident, but I really can’t leave them off. The synopsis, or summary, and writing sample, at least, must appear in any proposal, be the proposed book fiction or nonfiction. The series potential is always a good idea to show you want a career in publishing. Synopsis (aka Summary) Fiction: Remember these are not rules, they are guidelines. Many editors want three pages …
A Writer’s Hymn
A Writer’s Hymn (based on and drawing from a hymn by Frances Ridley Havergal) Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose. Take my keyboard, and my screen; my desk and office chair, My …
028 2019 Trends in Christian Publishing With Michial Miller of the NPD BookScan
What are the trends in Christian publishing? What is hot? What is not? And what’s up with those millennials? We talk about all this and more in this episode of the Christian Publishing Show. Joining us today is Michial Miller a Christian Publishing Expert at NPD BookScan, studying the Christian Market, as well as the Academic and Trade Markets. What is the NPD BookScan? Where do you get your data? …
028 2019 Trends in Christian Publishing With Michial Miller of the NPD BookScan
2019 Trends in Christian Publishing With Michial Miller of the NPD BookScan
You can listen to this episode 028 2019 Trends in Christian Publishing With Michial Miller of the NPD BookScan on Christian Publishing Show.
Barnes & Noble Sold
In breaking news on Thursday, the Wall Street Journal announced that a hedge fund called Elliott Management Corp is the winner of an auction to acquire the bookseller chain Barnes & Noble. (Earlier this year, in April, Elliott Management also bought a controlling interest in Waterstones, which is a 281-store chain based in the UK.) News later confirmed that the purchase price will be $683 …
Fun Fridays – June 7, 2019
It was so nice for this video to feature my office at the 0:42 mark. An honor to be included in “The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World.” [[HAH! I wish.]]
Book Proposal Basics – Endorsements: Who Do You Know?
The endorsement section can be intimidating for the author who’s unsure if her connections in the industry are strong enough to garner endorsements. While that may be a valid concern, don’t let this stop you from submitting your proposal to agents. Often endorsements are received after the book is already contracted and moving toward publication. What we are talking about here is having an …