Special Events
Book Promotion Tip: Exhibit at a Conference
You would be amazed at how many conventions are held each year, all with exhibit areas where attendees browse resources to help them do their job better.
Most denominations have regional and national annual pastor’s gatherings. Associations have quarterly or annual training meetings geared towards equipping their membership with the means to best accomplish their mission.
Check [...]
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 [...]
A Great Time at ICRS 2009
Many of us are back in the office today after attending the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) last week. The event was a great success for WinePress and Pleasant Word authors, with over 20 joining us for book signings and special features, and many others represented by their books and advertising. Overall, the mood [...]
Christian Book Expo This Week in Dallas
It’s almost here! If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, be sure you don’t miss Christian Book Expo March 20-22 in Dallas, Texas.
We’re really excited about sponsoring this event. We love the concept of readers meeting their favorite authors. It’s a chance to find out their hearts and purposes. If you love books–then [...]
Christian Book Expo Right Around the Corner!
We want to remind you about Christian Book Expo March 20-22 in Dallas, Texas.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet your favorite authors! The activities will include:
More than 200 Christian authors, including 30 WinePress authors
Over 150 transfroming seminars led by authors including our own
Nightly inspirational events
Great program in the KidZone
Christian [...]
Wishes for a Blessed and Happy New Year!
We want to wish you a very Happy New Year.
We pray that all your publishing dreams come true in 2009.
This year has been a busy one for WinePress and we look forward to another great year in 2009. We encourage you to browse through the 2008 messages on this blog site to pick up [...]
International Christian Retail Show
It’s that time a year again when we, at WinePress, start preparing for the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS). This year it takes place in wonderful Denver Colorado, July 12-15, 2009.
This long standing trade show allows retailers to see new books and products, meet authors, and gain training. I’ve personally attended for almost twenty years, [...]
November: Adoption Awareness Month
November is Adoption Awareness Month, a subject very close to my own heart. My son Josiah and his wife Jayme adopted a little girl almost two years ago. Many of you know Josiah as the Art Director for WinePress and the Manager of Notation Printing and Promotions.
Without the help of one of our authors, Laura [...]
ICRS vs CBE
All of Christian publishing is buzzing about this brand new event for book lovers—The Christian Book Expo (CBE) in Dallas, Texas March 20-22. This event, sponsored by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), promises to be a great new way to place books directly into the hands of consumers. I admit I felt skeptical at [...]
