Christian Publishing Coaching

A publishing coach (also called a book coach, book shepherd, or publishing consultant) brings their years of experience in the book publishing industry to help you make your book the best it can be.

A publishing coach can help you avoid common pitfalls, make wise decisions about the services your books needs, and help you target your book’s marketing efforts to the right audience.

Barb Lilland

Jeff Gerke

Heinlein Publishing Services

DC Jacobson & Associates

Barb Lilland Jeff Gerke Jay Heinlein Don Jacobson
Publishing Consultant Book Shepherd Consulting, Business Development Independent Publishing Navigation
Barb is a former senior editor at Bethany House Publishers with over fifteen years of experience in the Christian book industry. She has worked with a number of best-selling novelists—Beverly Lewis, Kristen Heitzmann, Linda Nichols, Tracie Peterson, and Judith Pella, to name a few—as well as award-winning authors of non-fiction and young adult books. Jeff is a professional fiction editor and novelist with 15 years of experience in the Christian publishing industry. Jeff’s passion is to encourage aspiring Christian novelists. His reputation for clear teaching, sense of humor, and spot-on analysis have made him a favorite at Christian writer’s conferences and a sought-after writing coach. Jay Heinlein offers custom book marketing, sales services, and consulting. He works closely with a team of communications media and publishing professionals with distinguished industry expertise to support, resource, and facilitate your publishing vision. D.C. Jacobson & Associates is an innovative author management company that offers representation and consulting. Don’s career as owner and President of Multnomah Publishers brought 1,000+ Christian books into publication, including hundreds of bestsellers by authors like Max Lucado, James Dobson, Shaunti Feldhahn, Francine Rivers, and many more.
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If you know He has given you a message that needs to be written, then write it. If you’ve had some work published but lately you’ve gotten lazy, you need to recommit yourself to your writing ministry. Prayerfully set some measurable goals and get to work. — Marlene Bagnull, Write His Answer