Ive been thinking a fair bit lately about endorsements or blurbs, if you. Here is an analysis of two contrasting approaches to biblical interpretation. There are a couple of books i endorsed early on for which i would no longer provide an. Book cover quotes and author endorsements from dudette reads weekly paper 16 paper breathers says. Maybe on a flap or dust jacket if your book has that type of cover. The book offers inspiration for those seeking healing and peace along lifes journey, as well as practical exercises for those ready to dive into. Jun 09, 2014 endorsements imply a promise that what is in the book is worth your time. You see, i wrote a book and this is the next step for me in the weird process of figuring out how to get that pile of rubbish sold and published once and for all. Endorsements imply a promise that what is in the book is worth your time. Great book marketing ideas that will get people snapping up your novel or nonfiction masterpiece. Writers, journalists, community and religious leaders, executives, and.
Godly writers the beginners guide for christian writers. How to get endorsements that increase the credibility of your. Cultivating a life of intentionality, openness, and faith serves as a guide for those who are curious about how to integrate christian faith with mindfulness practice. Christian retailers, christian media, christian distributors, and christian book trade shows have begun to broaden their horizons and become more accepting of partnering. Book endorsements i have received the following endorsements for my book man and woman, one in christ man and woman, one in christ subjects every pauline text that deals with women to careful scrutiny, and this means this book is a mustread for anyone doing serious study or preaching about these texts. Endorsement is a support, authorization, approval of something, while writing a letter of endorsement you have to show advocating to a person, an idea, a movement, or an organization. Christian book publishers christian book printing bookbaby. A book endorsement is a statement from someone other than the author that recommends the book to readers. So many christian books really have very little to say that is not derived from. There are sections in this sample proposal that you may or may not want to include.
Currently dithering to puff or not to puff on the cover of my new mystery novels, i asked alli authors whether they thought soliciting endorsement quotes was worth the time and trouble. Some authors do not need endorsements, since they are industries in their. The good news is, with a little bit of effort on your part, you can get industry influencers and busy celebrities to endorse your books and you wont have to pay a fee. Testimonials, recommendations, and endorsements by pastors and.
Games systems were appreciative of my comments, and offered me many free packs of cards or large sums of money as a charming gesture of goodwill, i should be happy to accept such tokens without compromising my. Mar 14, 2018 great book marketing ideas that will get people snapping up your novel or nonfiction masterpiece. Unlike assembly instructions for things like bookshelves, kibbes directions are easy to follow, providing everything one needs to know to. Cross cultural training, cross cultural communication. From france, novelist jean gill made a strong case for taking a positive stance to endorsements, but offered a reality check on actually getting them. With so many books to choose from, most book buyers depend on name recognition when making purchase decisions. Looking for christian book publishers to print your own christian book or religious book.
We cover books for teens and we have plenty of excellent young adult book recommendations. Recommendations, testimonials, references, and endorsements by pastors and readers of doug brittons books and online bible studies. You need to ask what you want the endorsement to do. Includes tips on building mailing lists, running promotions and advertising. While on the road, ive been jotting down more ideas that arent in my 14 book signing tips for authors, and ive already done one blog post from the road. Jul, 2009 ive been thinking a fair bit lately about endorsements or blurbs, if you preferthe little lines and paragraphs you see on the back of a book giving you good reasons why you really ought to read it. As you gather endorsements sometimes referred to as blurbs for you book, youll want to keep a few things in mind. Here are a few examples of great blurbs for a few of greenleafs recent titles. This goldmine of an instruction manual, clocking in at 148 pages with the extra valuable appendices, provides stepby. I have done this as ive gone through a process of defining my ministry, what i will give time to and what i will not give time to. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
These are more frequently found in nonfiction texts and howtos. Alcorns new book is an encyclopedic, nearly 200,000word survey of everything the bible explicitly has to say about the theme of joyhappiness. To put across my point, ive picked out 5 books that demonstrate why i find these things problematic. The christian book selling industry is just now beginning to recognize the fact that independent publishing is. Whether youre looking for a good read, or need gift ideas for your husband, here are 10must read books for every christian dad and husband. How can a nation that was built on slavery and thats still full of racial discrimination today possibly have biblical roots. This means that endorsements that only use initials a. Marriage by the book is a lifechanging series that will bring christ into your. She had been afraid of god and always thought he was miffed at her because she couldnt be perfect, but now she is free. Clear, sensitive, and thoughtprovoking, the vine project will continue and enhance the global revolution in church life and ministry begun with the trellis and the vine. When a book has been endorsed by an author i like and the book is dreadful, it puts me off the puffquote writer. You lack confidence and feel awkward or guilty about communicating your faith. My names charles, im slightly crazy about church, and i created this website because i dont know what to do next. For example, if your book is about babies you may want to seek endorsements from wellknown pediatricians who have authored books, actresses who have children or grandchildren, and editors of parenting magazines.
The christian standard bible is a landmark achievementbeautifully combining accuracy and accessibility in a way that makes it ideal for bible study, reading, teaching, and preaching. Greenleaf has a few key practices for your endorsements. Games systems, and this is an unbiased endorsement. Sample endorsements will vary, of course, but they will contain the following. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency. It seems like ive been writing a lot about book signings lately, most likely because my minibook tour has made me think about events more. May 02, 2014 historically, the christian marketplace has lagged behind the general book market by about three to five years.
The opening paragraph should introduce the purpose of the letter, the nominee, and the reason for the nomination. How to write a compelling book endorsement the top 5 rules. Kibbes from topic to thesis is a concise but complete course in the art and science of theological research and writing, complete with five sharply focused aims and objectives. The christian book selling industry is just now beginning to recognize the fact that independent publishing is rapidly growing and becoming a large part of the book industry. Scandal of evangelical dishonesty resources eternal. Michael recently published a book on how to be your own. Usually only one can go on the cover, and that would generally be from someone very high status to your audience. Yesterday, i was talking to an 84yearold woman in portland. Also instructions on how to send a recommendation, testimonial, reference or endorsement about books on marriage, parenting, anger and more. Ive been thinking a fair bit lately about endorsements or blurbs, if you preferthe little lines and paragraphs you see on the back of a book giving you good reasons why you really ought to read it.
Generally speaking, the greater endorses the lesser. Were the only christian book publisher reaching millions of visitors every month through our websites and helping promote your book beyond your own church. Expert and celebrity book endorsements are one of the most effective ways to grab the. Yet few books specifically address the millions of american christian adults who are caught in this trend. Notyet christian by les goertz reasons to read notyet christian 1. Guides concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. Book cover quotes and author endorsements dudette reads. In this post, i will share with you the steps needed to successfully get endorsements for your book. How to get incredible endorsements and blurbs for your book. I have received the following endorsements for my book man and woman, one in christ man and woman, one in christ subjects every pauline text that deals with women to careful scrutiny, and this means this book is a mustread for anyone doing serious study or preaching about these texts. The single greatest secret to going deeper in bible study is to ask great questions.
As an africanamerican who has faced racial hatred, i find this perspective unbelievable. Seeking endorsements from influencers provides your book with three benefits. Aug 02, 2011 it seems like ive been writing a lot about book signings lately, most likely because my minibook tour has made me think about events more. The endorsements found in fiction generally come from fellow authors who write the same genre or magazine writers who were privy to galley copies prior to a book s official. Racism in christian america how can a nation that was built on slavery and thats still full of racial discrimination today possibly have biblical roots. You should introduce different types of information with different aspects, to make sure what kind of effects the endorsement is. Simply put, this is the most technically proficient study ever published on women in.
An evangelical christian publisher based close by to washington, d. I want to encourage quality by providing endorsements for books that are genuinely wellwritten and objectively good. You want a fresh approach when talking with family and friends. Simply put, this is the most technically proficient study ever. Nov 29, 2016 a good book endorsement can make the difference between a few book sales and a multitude of book sales. While on the road, ive been jotting down more ideas that arent in my 14 book signing tips for authors, and ive already done one blog post from the road about making a classic mistake at an event rather than go back and add a. This most helpful sequel provides not only further expansion on the vital principles of christian service, but also valuable practical lessons on how to generate a whole church culture of learnerdisciples. Endorsements, when done right, take a lot of time and. A good book endorsement can make the difference between a few book sales and a multitude of book sales. This book will give you the boost you need to share your faith.
There is something about a great question that pulls you deeper, makes you think, and unveils the truth. The endorsements found in fiction generally come from fellow authors who write the same genre or magazine writers who were privy to galley copies prior to a books official. Shes been a christian all her life, but this book enabled her to see for the first time that god loved her individually and unconditionally. His story reinforces for us all the spirit of the great dr. How to get endorsements that increase the credibility of. However, i did endorse his book the end of christianity, since it fit my. You could even include some ideal samples of blurbs. If any are long endorsements, pull a few of the key sentences out as an excerpt and put the entire endorsement within the opening pages of the book along with others that arent used on the cover real estatethese are placed in the first few pages of the book, before the title page.
Authors name title of the work something absurdly spectacular that your book offers. I am writing this letter to support jane doe who is the volunteer support coach in dusty dawn service unit for the honor pin. The best blurbs come from someone with a reputation in the same space. Ministry leaders should be ashamed of themselves for putting this kind of temptation in front of young christian musicians who need examples of integrity, not offers to compromise their integrity. Praise for gayle cottons bestselling book on cross cultural training shows why shes an expert in cross cultural communication and among the best of public speakers and motivational speakers. Endorsement quotes 31 quotes meet your next favorite book. The stranded, walking a fine line between reality and illusion, constantly weaving through disappointment and hope, despite all, never stop dreaming of empathy and good feeling, while craving for attention and endorsement. Think of anyone and everyone you would like to endorse your book. Blue like jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption. This book identifies the key stages in the development of a christian and will equip you with tools. Kyle idleman is the teaching pastor at southeast christian church in louisville, kentucky, the fourthlargest church in america. Downing has given christian families a rare and longawaited gift in sparks of redemptive grace. Marketing books in the christian marketplace by sarah bolme. Below is a sample of a complete and exhaustive book proposal for a christian nonfiction manuscript.
Nonreligious thoughts on christian spirituality paperback july 15, 2003. Today at duoparadigms, were taking a look at different examples of good author websites and pointing out what these authors are doing well to reach new readers on the internet. I look forward to seeing how king jesus uses this translation to edify the church and equip gods people for mission in the world. Founded in 1998, the fiction works it publishes are diverse and include historical fiction, urban fiction and amish fiction. Isnt it reasonable for both christians and nonchristians to be able to buy a christian book with the confidence. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Be sure to make it as easy as possible for them provide a synopsis, sample. Seeking and seeing god amid a loved ones mental illness. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. This means that if you are an independently published author, now is a great time to be publishing a christian book. Apr 11, 2016 i dont think youll find a better book on discipleship and church growth, which marries firm biblical foundations with extensive practical advice. Gayle uses interesting and amusing examples to illustrate the hows and whys of effectively sharing messages with someone from another culture. Author of praying for your prodigal and the awardwinning and bestselling book not a fan, he regularly speaks at conferences and events around the world.
Mar 08, 2017 the good news is, with a little bit of effort on your part, you can get industry influencers and busy celebrities to endorse your books and you wont have to pay a fee. Mar 23, 2017 on the other hand, endorsements, used wisely, can be genuinely add sales appeal to the cover of any book. For example, when i see mark devers name on a book, it tells me a lot. Create a list of up to 20 people who would make great endorsers for your book and list the reason why. Read gayles book and contact her if you need a keynote speaker for a conference and be sure to have her book available. At the same time scholars worldwide reject central truths of the book. It is by david sanford, a published author, editor, and literary agent for more than 300 books who now serves on the leadership team at corban university. The first step to getting endorsements is to make a list of who you would like to ask. Martin luther kings teachings there is just one race, the human. White is a good example of an author who went after endorsements. Michael siemsen is the usa today bestselling author of 6 novels, including the dig, a warm place to call home a demons story, and exigency. So many christian books really have very little to say that is not derived from other books and so many others are poorly written. Testimonials, recommendations, and endorsements by pastors. The carousel of new and upcoming books is helpful, plus the email subscription linkage is prominent at the top of the header.
As the mother of an adult child who suffers from clinical depression. The meaning of book endorsements douglas groothuis, ph. When you arent satisfied living on the surface, questions take you to another level. Our publishing specialists are available via phone or email to help you choose which. Ive been hurt by racism in socalled christian america, and i just dont understand why so many conservative evangelicals say this country is based on christian values. Jan 30, 2014 same goes for references to other authors and author endorsements in either synopses or in book cover quotes. And so are endorsements from your dentist, unless your book is about dentistry. Notyetchristian by les goertz reasons to read notyetchristian 1. Thus, i was elated that my first book, unmasking the new age 1986, was endorsed by walter martin, the father of the countercult movement in america and author of the classic, the kingdom of the cults.
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