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David Crumm is founding Editor of Front Edge Publishing. Nationally, he is known as a veteran journalist—a top writer and editor—with experience both in the U.S. and overseas. He is based in Canton, Michigan, where he also serves as Editor of Read the Spirit online magazine. His columns on trends in media appear twice a month on our Front Edge Publishing website.
Editor David Crumm writes about new ways our publishing house is encouraging authors to spark national awareness of their stories. A new kind of news release is spreading word about our Lincoln book. An inspiring newspaper commentary is lifting up Victor Begg’s message of peaceful cooperation. …
Editor David Crumm writes about the two CNN Heroes we publish—a milestone we just reached in 2019 with the CNN network’s honoring of Zaman International founder Najah Bazzy. We are honored to work with inspiring authors like Najah and Jeanine Patten-Coble, who was a 2017 CNN Hero, because we believe …
Millions of Americans love books, which is why book sales are growing each year. Front Edge Publishing offers a wide array of great choices for gift giving. In this column, Editor David Crumm highlights books in a handful of categories—and invites readers to explore our entire bookstore. …
Front Edge Publishing Editor David Crumm reports on three examples of our authors who are actively engaged in national conversations about compassionate concern for our neighbors. He also provides a link to our guide to developing and sharing “media mentions.” …
David Crumm reports on what is becoming an annual year-end crisis of capacity in the publishing industry. The shortages are caused by major disruptions in publishing, including the good news that books are more popular than ever. At the same time, paper producers are shifting toward making the cardboard boxes …
Editor David Crumm reports on the start of the centennial year marking the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, extending voting rights to women. Media companies are making big plans. David suggests ways writers can contribute to this year of reflection on women’s rights. …
To combat a rising tide of racism, the Michigan State University School of Journalism’s Bias Busters program is releasing a library of 11 different volumes in its series on racial, cultural and religious diversity. In these books, they say: “We answer the questions everybody is asking, but nobody is answering.” …
Front Edge Editor David Crumm reports on the challenges of maintaining online book listings and the solution: Offer readers many options. …
David Crumm reports on three pioneering authors who write about the experience of racism through the lens of racially blended families. Millions of Americans live with racial diversity in their own homes—and more are joining them each year. …
David Crumm reports on four trends that affect our writers and editors: The rise of ‘real-person insight’ in spiritual writing; the growth of nonfiction sales; the problem of ‘crowdsourcing’ in cover design; and a trend toward offensive language in book titles. …