Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

15 Sites to Help Writers Keep Up with Christian Publishing Trends

"How do we know what the trends are in Christian publishing?"

This is one of the most frequently asked questions in the publishing panels I am part of at writers conferences. I am listing it all here for you to peruse at your leisure. Aren't I nice? A one-stop Christian Publishing trends spot.

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30+ Ways to Show Your Favorite Author Some Love
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

30+ Ways to Show Your Favorite Author Some Love

So do you really love the writing in that book you're reading? Are you so engrossed in the story that you forget you are actually reading? Has this book challenged you to live a better life? Give more? Work harder? Go the distance when you first thought you should quit? Take that leap of faith? Yes? Well, you need to get off your duff and show some love!

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Who Are You Writing For?—Discovering Your Target Audience
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

Who Are You Writing For?—Discovering Your Target Audience

Discovering your target audience is like the jelly part of a PB&J sandwich; the topic itself is totally the peanut butter. Those two elements need to be clearly defined before you put pen to paper. Many times when we discuss our writing projects, we verbally articulate who we are writing for, but when we take a closer look, sometimes it's hard to match whom we said we were writing for with the writing itself.

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