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Children’s books are the fastest growing segment of publishing in 2020. There was a time a few months ago when The Very Hungry Caterpillar was in the top 10 of all products on Amazon–not only books, but all products in the everything store. The pandemic has caused many parents to spend more time with their […]You can listen to this episode How to Write for Children with Linda Howard on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

You can listen to this episode Behind the Publishing Curtain: Fulfillment & Distribution with Tracy Higley on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

One popular genre in Christian publishing right now is split-time fiction. Split-time fiction is when you tell two stories separated by time that are connected in some way, sometimes by a theme or an item. Some popular split-time books include The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck in the Christian market and The Nightingale by Kristin […]You can listen to this episode How to Write Split-Time Fiction with Melanie Dobson on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

You would like to think that as soon as you are done with your proposal and send it off to an agent that he or she is sitting there by the inbox ready to read it as soon as it comes in. If only. Before email became the submission method, agents and acquisitions editors threw […]You can listen to this episode How to Get Out of the Slush Pile – With Deborah Raney on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

You can listen to this episode How to Write with Joy in Hard Times with Mary DeMuth on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Recently, I heard a publishing “guru” talk about his approach to writing and marketing books. He publishes dozens of books each year with nothing more than quick proofread, which he does himself. He then promotes them using various Amazon hacks.  This guy was breaking most of the book marketing commandments! While cranking out lots of […]You can listen to this episode The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

In the general market, young-adult books are one of the most popular genres. While these books are written for readers ages 12-18, readers of all ages enjoy series books like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Divergent. At the same time, in Christian publishing, many YA authors have struggled to connect with young readers. So […]You can listen to this episode How to Write YA with Jill Williamson on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Writing is hard. But using the right tools can make it easier. One popular tool many authors rely on is Scrivener. But others find it impenetrable. This is why I am excited to introduce our guest today. He is an ordained pastor, church planter, author, and a creative Christian coach who has as much passion […]You can listen to this episode How to Use Scrivener with David Martin on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

If readers don’t care about your characters, they won’t care about your book. If your characters are wooden, generic, or forgettable, readers won’t buy, read, finish, or recommend your book. If you want to write a book people not only finish but recommend to friends, you must craft compelling characters. So how do you do […]You can listen to this episode How to Craft Unforgettable Characters with James Scott Bell on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Kickstarter Update Here is a quick update on the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Kickstarter Campaign. The Christian Author’s Guide to Cancel Culture This post first appeared here and is shared with permission. Last month tens of thousands of Twitter accounts attacked J. K. Rowling. They tried to get her books pulled from publication. Her […]You can listen to this episode How to Survive Cancel Culture As a Writer on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show