Marketing Director Susan Stitt explains the valuable process of looking for Media Mentions of an author’s work—a crucial step in marketing a new book. She shares 7 important steps authors can take when they spot Media Mentions. …
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Got a blog that has drawn together a good-sized online audience? Have you published a series of popular columns in a website or perhaps a weekly newsletter? Editor David Crumm writes about the challenges and potential of turning online writing into a successful book. We also take an in-depth look …
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David Crumm writes about the timeless wisdom master storytellers know about the importance of a story’s opening lines, drawing on examples from the Bible, great novelists, famous preachers, The Moth storytelling movement—and TED talks, as well. …
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Marketing Director Susan Stitt shares best practices and tips for uploading author videos to your Amazon page. These Amazon pages represent valuable real estate for authors as you reach out to interact with readers. Susan shares both Dos and Don’ts. …
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In Spring 2019, not a week passes without the discovery of long-hidden sexual abuse in front-page headlines. We all need help in coping with the trauma. That’s the story you’ll find in the honest-and-inspirational pages of Light Shines in the Darkness, by survivor, counselor, minister and teacher Lucille Sider. This …
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What are copy editing styles for books? Dmitri Barvinok explains that publishing houses follow a wide variety of editing styles and authors should discuss this issue prior to copy editing. Our editors need to establish a set of ground rules to make sure they’re on the same page with the …
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Is your book protected? In this column, Susan Stitt answers some of the most common questions authors raise, including: Why do I need copyright protection? How do I apply for a copyright? How long is my work protected under U.S. copyright? How much does it cost? And, how long does …
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The idea of a Muslim author launching his book at synagogues is an unheard-of example of crossing boundaries to make new friends. Or, as we describe such friendships at our publishing house: Allies and angels build healthier communities through sharing the great stories found in books. This column by David …
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How do we find potential readers? And, how do readers discover our authors? That’s the greatest challenge in publishing today. But the good news is: Our publishing house team grew up in the midst of today’s great revolution in media. In this column, Susan Stitt invites us all to connect—and …
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Editor David Crumm writes about the power in the community that surrounds a good book. We take seriously these principles in talking with authors about book proposals. It’s true: “Great books welcome readers into worlds they hope to see.” …
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