In my post about National Bible Week, I mentioned briefly that I have signed up for a four-week Advent Bible study: Christmas Incarnation. The study starts this week, and I thought some of you might be interested. We get so busy during the “holiday season” that sometimes the real meaning of Christmas gets lost or … Read more
Reaching the end of the manuscript isn’t the end of the writing, and getting the book published isn’t the end of the writer’s job, either. Although it comes as a shock to many writers, marketing is the author’s job as well. Even very successful authors promote their books with booksignings and other promotional activities. Major … Read more
I saw this on Diana Brandmeyer’s blog and had to share it. [tags]life of a writer[/tags]
Often, inexperienced writers believe they’ve finished the project when they type “the end.” They post the article, send the news release to the media, mail the complaint letter, or submit the manuscript to an editor. Then they discover a glaring error in the headline, a typo in the company name, an omitted word – or … Read more
If you pay any attention at to what’s happening in the world of books and publishing, you’ve heard about Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device. I’ve read a number of articles, watched the videos, and read reviews; however, I haven’t actually tried the Kindle. Several e-authors I know have ordered the device, and I’m waiting … Read more
I give thanks for my many blessings, including my family, my church family, my blog family, and the privilege of earning a living doing what I love. MOST gracious God, by whose knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew; We yield thee unfeigned thanks and praise for the return … Read more
Updated 2/14/08: Teapot Heaven & Gifts has gone out of business – NOT because of my blogging. 🙂 —- I’m having fun with a new project. I’m working with Teapot Heaven & Gifts – the cutest little gift shop this side of heaven – on its Web site. As part of the project, I’m writing … Read more
Thanksgiving week has been recognized as National Bible Week since 1941. Designed to raised the nation’s interest in the value and importance of reading the Bible, it is the perfect kick-off to the religious holiday season. I read the Bible daily (well … almost daily, but if I miss a day, I try to catch … Read more
Imagine not being able to read. Reading brings me so much pleasure, it’s hard to imagine life without books and reading. Yet, according to the National Right to Read Foundation, quoted on Education Portal: 42 million American adults can’t read at all; 50 million read at only fourth or fifth grade levels. The number of … Read more
Joe Wikert, executive publisher at Wiley, recently interviewed Jeff Gomez, author of Print Is Dead: Books in our Digital Age. The book is also available in electronic format from Connect. To get an idea of the content, you can read excerpts – text and audio – online. As an e-publishing fan and advocate, this interview … Read more