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The baggage I’ll write about today isn’t that negative psychological baggage we all carry with us: regrets, guilt, shame, and the like. I’m referring to the things we actually need to lug with us if we are to succeed on this publishing journey. So, pack your bags, writers, and don’t forget to strap on some [...]

I recently went through old posts on relevantblog, trying to find the best posts. I unearthed this one written the summer of 2005 that, I believe, still speaks to us as writers and Christ followers today. I pray it’s a blessing to you. ***** I experienced an isolated instance at ICRS that highlighted the bleakness [...]

Is your Marketing Strategy: New & Improved…Tried & True… or Old & Tired…? Recently, Christian Retailing featured an article on “Self-publishing”. It outlined new developments and statistics and included highlighting some “big brand name” publishers who have become involved in self-publishing. And, predictably, it quoted some quite overused and outdated arguments against. But, one quote [...]

Many industry insiders say that the traditional publishing model is broken. The speed of change taking place in recent years proves that even if it’s not broken, it is definitely evolving. And while those waves of change have and will continue to upset the status quo, the companies and individuals who recognize the inevitability (and potential benefits) of change will find creative ways to adapt and stay ahead of the curve. Those who do this well will keep the needs of their customers in mind and always partner innovation with integrity.

William Barrett, Professor of Philosophy, wrote back in 1979: “…our modes of communication and expression take place within the framework (of an increasingly complex technology) and are increasingly shaped by it … the task … in this situation becomes neither the meaningless rejection of technology nor the equally meaningless affirmation of technology, but to try [...]

William Barrett, Professor of Philosophy, wrote back in 1979: “…our modes of communication and expression take place within the framework (of an increasingly complex technology) and are increasingly shaped by it … the task … in this situation becomes neither the meaningless rejection of technology nor the equally meaningless affirmation of technology, but to try [...]

1. You need to know Why You Want to be Published You must ask yourself and answer the question, “…why do you want to be published?” Some feel called to educate and inspire, while some want to “entertain” and tell a story, either fiction or non-fiction. And, the different callings and writer desires can combine [...]

The various fads of social networking come and go. There’s MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter—and on and on the list goes. But the technology doesn’t really matter. The latest and greatest doesn’t really matter (though you do need to be where your audience is). What matters is the humanity. If you’re trying to market your book, [...]

The various fads of social networking come and go. There’s MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter—and on and on the list goes. But the technology doesn’t really matter. The latest and greatest doesn’t really matter (though you do need to be where your audience is). What matters is the humanity. If you’re trying to market your book, [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: The B&B Media Group, Inc. Tracy McCarter    tmccarter@tbbmedia.com 800-927-0517 ext. 109 Reinventing the Publishing Process BelieversPress unveils a New Publishing Option at Christian Book Expo Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX-What does it mean to be a Christian author?  Many writers have important messages to deliver and unforgettable stories to tell.  Unfortunately, the traditional [...]