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There Is a Book Inside You
We encourage you to pursue the vision God has given you to write. If you are researching your publishing options, you have successfully taken the first step toward bringing your vision to fruition. We appreciate you taking the time to consider Christian Living Books. Our team has published works by T. D. Jakes, Myles Munroe, Juanita Bynum and Donnie McClurkin, to name a few.
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Great Ways to Engage Your Book Audience
Reader demand drives the book buying cycle. So, take every opportunity to let people know about your book. Publishers make sure that books are available for readers to buy. Authors also play a part in creating buzz and excitement for their title and driving readers to the stores or eTailers. Look for free and lower cost opportunities to market such as
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Foreword, Introduction and Preface
by Pat McNees What is the difference between a preface, a foreword, and an introduction? There is considerable confusion about the difference between the three, and judging from what the Chicago Style Manual says I mixed the two up myself in my history of the NIH...
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5 Book Marketing Mistakes Authors Make
There are generally accepted methods and many nuances in book publicity, and if you’re going to market your own book, don’t sabotage yourself by making avoidable mistakes. Book marketing doesn’t have to be complicated, but it also can’t be taken lightly. For self-published authors, there are many book marketing strategies and tactics that can be employed.
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What Can Authors Learn from YouTube Stars?
YouTube stars have been able to amass enormous followings and similarly large incomes by independently creating and releasing content. Here are four things that authors can learn from popular YouTubers to build sustainable careers.
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Traditional Publishing eBook Sales Dropped 10%
By Adam Rowe Traditional publishers sold 10% fewer ebook units in 2017 compared with the previous year, according to data released by PubTrack Digital. Total sales were 162 million in 2017 rather than the 180 million units sold the year before. The news won't come as...
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What Authors Can Learn from the Bestselling Books of 2018
Looking to the successes of bestselling books is an easy way to learn from those with more money and years of publishing experience than you may have. I’ll break down some key takeaways self-publishers can learn from bestseller.
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How to Use Your Author Website for Book Marketing
Your author website is your primary online presence, your brand, your “home” and your author platform. It’s the only place you have complete design and editorial control. Make the most of it.
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Which Social Media Should Authors Use?
Social media is a part of the author experience. Ask yourself a few questions to better plan the social media presence for your author brand.
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Overcoming Obstacles
The race we run is filled with hills and valleys. It is not a straight or flat road, but one that is filled with obstacles. Sometimes, when we face overwhelming odds, we struggle to embrace this “more than conquering designation” and we wonder if we can live the victorious life that Jesus died to give us.
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