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Mark Glesne on His Role at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Assessing a Book’s Marketability
Mark Glesne
As a Senior Marketing Director at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Mark Glesne is responsible for providing marketing support for two of the company's highest profile nonfiction author brands — Max Lucado and Lysa TerKeurst — along with many others...
over 2 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Author Sharon Norris Elliott on Hosting Events that Accompany Her Books
Sharon Norris Elliott
Author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott hosts events meant to promote and accompany the messages of two of her books. Living a Milk-and-Honey Life: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back inspired her Milk and Honey Life Retreats. The book shows...
over 6 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Three Things That Writers Can Learn from the Writings of Kurt Vonnegut - video
Julia Whitehead
There are three things that Julia Whitehead, founder and CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, hopes writers will learn from studying Vonnegut's work: 1) Vonnegut started as a journalist, so his writing is very clear with some personal narrative...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
Three Things That Writers Can Learn from the Writings of Kurt Vonnegut - podcast
Julia Whitehead
There are three things that Julia Whitehead, founder and CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, hopes writers will learn from studying Vonnegut's work: 1) Vonnegut started as a journalist, so his writing is very clear with some personal narrative...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
Pamela Christian on Her Publishing Journey and What Inspires Her Writing
Pamela Christian
Author, speaker, and media personality Pamela Christian never intended to become an author of multiple books, but she was first inspired after presenting a workshop at a Christian women’s event. She led a Bible study, and thought a helpful companion...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Author Sharon Norris Elliott on Her Writing Process and Finding Inspiration
Sharon Norris Elliott
Author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott has written across many genres, including children’s, parenting, women’s issues, and a devotional. While the content may vary, her writing process for all the books remains mostly the same. Norris Elliott...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
5 Key Elements of a Good Book: Fiction
Author Learning Center
As much as authors want to write unique, exciting fiction and impress readers with their creativity and writing prowess, writing a book requires following a few rules and guidelines. There are certain parameters that all books must follow because 1....
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Determine What Writing Resources You'll Need - article
Molly Blaisdell
You want to write a book. You’ve wanted to do this for a long time, and now you’re ready. You have an idea and the fire inside, but like anyone on an epic journey, you want gear. Hey, writing a book is like a cross-country adventure or a trip around...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Selling Your Story to the Indie Film Market - recorded webinar
Ken Atchity
The explosive independent (“Indie”) film market is the primary entry point for books seeking adaptation to film. Indie producers are much more accessible to new authors today than are studio buyers, and can be approached through representatives like...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Movies
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