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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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