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How to Create Companion Products for your Book with D’vorah Lansky

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 16, 2021

It’s very common these days for books, especially nonfiction, to come with additional workbooks, study guides, and video courses. These extra materials are also a great way to connect with your readers on a deeper level, while at the same time creating additional income and incentives. Paper and digital don’t need to be at war; they can work together.

But how do I know if a workbook companion or study guide is right for my book? How do I know what content to include? What formats and programs should I use to create these supplementary products?

We have a special guest with us today to help us answer these questions.

She is the bestselling author of over 40 online courses; and she has taught thousands of authors and entrepreneurs how to transform their knowledge into books, workbooks, products, and online courses.

D’vorah Lansky, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show!

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How to Create Companion Products for your Book with D’vorah Lansky

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 16, 2021

Category: The Writing Life

Fun Fridays – February 12, 2021

By Steve Laubeon February 12, 2021

I claim no originality. Nor do I claim responsibility for any groans, hiccups, or spitting of coffee. Enjoy! Twenty Corny Word Puns to Brighten Your Day When is a door not really a door? When it’s really ajar. How do you organize an astronomer’s party? You planet. What do you call a factory that sells generally decent goods? A satisfactory. I went on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Never again. You …

Category: Fun Fridays

A Writer’s Keyboard Prayer

By Bob Hostetleron February 11, 2021

Lord God, my Father, my King, my Sovereign, my All, I RETURN to you with all my heart, I ENTER your presence with gratitude and joy, I ESCAPE into your arms and nestle in the shadow of your wing. DELETE the stain of worldly strife and wicked desires. SHIFT my attention and priorities to reflect your wishes. COMMAND me and bend me to your will. CONTROL my impulse, intellect, and intentions until I …

Category: The Writing Life, Theology

God’s Autonomous Zone

By Dan Balowon February 10, 2021

In the late 17th century, Catholic theologian and scientist Blaise Pascal authored a book titled Pensées. In it, he wrote: What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there was once in man a true happiness, of which all that now remains is the empty print and trace? This he tries in vain to fill with everything around him, seeking in things that are not there the help he …

Category: Creativity, The Writing Life, Theology, Trends

Fun Fridays – February 5, 2021

By Steve Laubeon February 5, 2021

This dance performance is one of the most poignant visual representations of the writing life I’ve ever seen. Of course, the music is perfect–one of my all-time favorite compositions. But it is the creativity of the choreography and the flawless execution of the dancer that had me from the start. Your thoughts?

Category: Fun Fridays

Judicious Sharing

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon February 4, 2021

As a writer, you’ll face times of profound despair and, I hope, massive victory. When successful, you’ll want to share your news with your supporters. But I recommend muting your enthusiasm with your detractors. And we all have those. To my surprise, a person who never speaks to me or contacts me except to ask a favor linked me to a lengthy fluff piece touting sundry accomplishments. I sent …

Category: Career, Marketing, The Writing Life, Theology

A New Author Photo for a New Year?

By Bob Hostetleron February 3, 2021

Not long ago, I signed one of my books for a friend. As he received it back from me, he turned to the back cover and pointed to my photo. “Who’s that?” he asked. He used to be a friend. So the book had been out for a few years, but truth be told (not that I’ve been lying up to now), the photo could have been more current. Much more. You may not age like I do (with the speed of a hare and grace of …

Category: Branding, Career, Marketing

How to Write Devotionals with David Sluka

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 2, 2021

Devotionals are almost unique to Christian publishing. While some non-Christian publishers dabble with devotionals of different kinds, Christians have been writing and reading devotionals for centuries. So how do you write a devotional? Well, that is what we are going to talk about today. Our guest today is the author of 16 Ways to Create Devotional Writing to Renew the Spirit and Refresh …

Category: The Writing Life

How to Write Devotionals with David Sluka

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 2, 2021

Devotionals are almost unique to Christian publishing. While some non-Christian publishers dabble with devotionals of different kinds, Christians have been writing and reading devotionals for centuries. So how do you write a devotional? Well, that is what we are going to talk about today. Our guest today is the author of 16 Ways to Create […]
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Category: The Writing Life