How to Write Great Back Cover Text

Browsing through your favorite bookstore, you spot a book title that looks intriguing and pull the book from the shelf. The front cover draws your attention, so you turn it over to read the text on the back. The information is interesting and well-written, so you thumb through the pages and eventually decide to buy [...]

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Publicize Your Book Through Writing Magazine Articles

Most books only sell 5,000 copies, but most larger magazines have readerships ranging from 10,000 to over 1 million readers. Think of the exposure your message will get if you write an article for a major Christian publication, based on one of the ideas or chapters in your book. The bio at the end of [...]

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3 Steps to Get Organized

By James Owens Have you ever thought, “Wow, I have so much to do and have to do this, this, this, and this”? If you’re nodding your head, then try these three simple steps to get organized. Create a “To-Do” box or bin. Create an effective filing system. Use checklists. 1. Create a “To-Do” box [...]

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How to Market Your Book as a Resource for Ministries

Non-profit organizations are always looking for books they can offer as a resource for their members/donors, to use as a premium (to thank members for a donation), or as a fundraiser. Here are some success stories from WinePress authors who have sold bulk copies of their books to various non-profits: Marvin Michaels was involved with [...]

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5 Tips to Overcoming Writer’s Block

By Mike Owens I don’t know what to write! All writers have moments when the brick wall looks more inviting than the keyboard. That’s why I decided to share some ideas on how to overcome the most common problem among writers. 1. Don’t become a writer If you don’t think you can handle the stress [...]

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How Book Signings at Local Bookstores Work

When you do a book signing at a local bookstore, think of the event as a mission to establish or strengthen your relationship with the buyer and/or manager of the store, so that future events or signings result. The bookstore will typically buy copies of your book from a distributor (Ingram or Baker & Taylor [...]

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Honesty is the Best Policy Especially When Publicizing Your Book

By Abigail Davidson In the world of advertising and publicity there can be a lot of fluff. Sometimes if you don’t have a million-dollar smile (or hairdo) you may feel a little inadequate. The truth is that you don’t have to act a part to be successful. Honesty really is the best policy – for [...]

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