How Renae Brumbaugh Green Went from Unpublished to Bestselling Author
You can listen to this episode 035 How Renae Brumbaugh Green Went from Unpublished to Bestselling Author on Christian Publishing Show.
The Writing Life
Four Questions About Publicity
by Steve Laube
Publicity is the art of telling the world about you and your book. We recently received a few questions about publicity via the green button you see in the right hand column of our blog (yes, it really works).
1.) When should a writer hire a publicist?
I think an author should wait to see what their publisher will provide in this area. If you do hire a publicist make sure …
Picture-Perfect Personality
Today’s guest writer is Emilie Haney, a freelance writer, photographer, and graphic designer living in Northern California. She’s a member of ACFW and writes young-adult fiction. She’s got a soft spot in her heart for animals and a love for the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. In her spare time, you can find her designing fun, bookish items for her Etsy and Society6 shops, all while …
034 Screen Writing 101 with Hollywood Screenwriter Bob Saenz
In this episode, recorded live at the 2019 SoCal Christian Writers Conference, Thomas Umstattd Jr. talks with Bob Sáenz an actor and writer who has written over a dozen screenplays for studios like Hallmark, and Disney Channel. They discuss some screenwriting fundamentals and reveal some in and outs of life as a screenwriter. Links: Bob Saenz Blog Bob Seanz on IMDB The post 034 Screen Writing 101 …
034 Screen Writing 101 with Hollywood Screenwriter Bob Saenz
Screen Writing 101 with Hollywood Screenwriter Bob Saenz
You can listen to this episode 034 Screen Writing 101 with Hollywood Screenwriter Bob Saenz on Christian Publishing Show.
Why I Write: 20 Reasons
Different people write for different reasons. Some for money. Some for fame. Some for posterity, and some for popularity. John, the author of the fourth Gospel, said he wrote “that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:30, NIV). That may be the best answer of all time to the question, “Why do you …
033 International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell
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 …
033 International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell
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.
Dealing with Bad Publishing News
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 …
032 How to Craft Compelling Characters with Zena Dell Lowe
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 …