Archive for August, 2009
How to Determine Your Book’s Target Market
Part 1 of 3
Every Christian needs to read my book.
My book is headed straight to WalMart and Costco.
I’m planning to be on Oprah to promote my book.
I hate to rain on your parade, but if you believe the above statements, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
It’s important to have realistic expectations and to recognize [...]
5 Common Misconceptions About Cover Design
By Thomas McGee
Working with a custom publisher is great for the control it gives the author. But without the proper education and direction, a cover design can end up less-than-professional. Here are five misconceptions to avoid when going through the design process:
1. I need to convey as much as possible on the cover.
A simple, clean, [...]
Author Cheryle M. Touchton interviewed on Christian Writing Examiner
Pleasant Word author Cheryle Touchton recently shared the lessons God taught her through becoming a writer on the Christian Writing Examiner. Cheryle is the “pocket full of quarters” gal. She has a unique ministry of traveling around the country in a small RV and reaching out to whoever God brings in her path. Her book Pocket full of [...]
Alexis Johnson to Discuss the Nation of Islam on Janet Parshall’s America
Thursday, August 27, 2009 – 3 p.m. EST
Alexis Johnson, author of I Was a Minister in the Nation of Islam (Pleasant Word), will be making a 60 minute, live appearance on Janet Parshall’s America.
I Was a Minister in the Nation of Islam paints a harrowing picture of how enraptured many Christian ministers were with the [...]
How to Develop Your Speaking Platform
A speaking platform is one of the most effective ways to sell books and get a message out. If you feel the Lord leading you to develop this kind of ministry, you may be wondering how you can become an experienced speaker without first being an inexperienced one!
After you have completed some training (through a [...]
David Ray, Author of ‘Secrets Behind Closed Doors,’ to Guest on Radio Shows
David Ray, author of Secrets Behind Closed Doors, has four upcoming media appearances:
Monday, August 24, 2009
WBFI radio, 8 a.m. CT
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
KXXT radio, 7 a.m. PT
Thursday, August 27, 2009
WMPC-AM radio, 10 a.m. ET
Friday, August 28, 2009
WCLY 1550 radio, 9:15 a.m. ET
Secrets Behind Closed Doors offers tough answers for social issues such as:
suicide
homosexuality
straying children
abortion
pornography
euthanasia
prescription addiction
infidelity
Delivering [...]
How to Stay on Your Local Bookseller’s Good Side
By Athena Dean
Over the years I’ve heard of writers going to great lengths to become a successful author. While some of the stories are borderline comical, others make me cringe. I’ve also known authors who have discovered great professional ways to support their local stores. Authors should build relationships with local booksellers and become a [...]
Kenny Blair to Discuss Pro-Life Novel on WXKG Radio
Focus on Life Radio WXKG in Birmingham, AL, will feature a live, 30 minute interview with novelist Kenny Blair, author of The River Nile, this Sunday, August 23 at 2:30 CT.
Here’s a preview of Kenny’s new novel:
Being a senior at Abilene High School, editor of the school newspaper, and having a new boyfriend all pointed [...]
How to Use PDFs for Marking Up Your Book Manuscript
By Thomas McGee
PDFs are very common. Many use them in their day-to-day work, and WinePress is no different. Used with forms, manuscripts, typesets, designs, and more, PDFs become a very useful asset to anyone’s selection of file formats.
One great use that has been becoming increasingly popular, is the ability to “mark up” or add comments [...]
How to Promote Your Book at Conventions and Trade Shows
You would be amazed at how many different conventions and trade shows are held across the country each year. Almost every denomination has an annual pastor’s convention, practically every state has an annual Christian education conference, and nearly every vocation includes some sort of trade show or occupational training conference. There is even a resource [...]
