The Secret to a Great Book Proposal
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

The Secret to a Great Book Proposal

One of the things I noticed in my years as an acquisitions editor is that sometimes book proposals don't capture the personality and passion of the author. They are dry and sterile, and they don't really say much. Oftentimes, in-person meetings end up in book publishing deals easier than if only the book proposal is submitted.

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Free E-Book Offer: GET PUBLISHED!
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

Free E-Book Offer: GET PUBLISHED!

"How can I get my manuscript accepted by a traditional publisher and see my book in bookstores around the world?" This frequently asked question has inspired best-selling editor and writer Jevon Bolden to write and publish her new book, Get Published: Seven Secrets to Getting Your Manuscript Accepted.

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Guest Post: 5 Tips for the Christian Writer by D'Andrea Bolden
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

Guest Post: 5 Tips for the Christian Writer by D'Andrea Bolden

Today’s post is written by a sister, not by blood but by spirit. We share the same family name, and we are still investigating if we are related. The truth will be revealed soon enough. We have been circling around in the same web community for some time. She writes. I write. She publishes. I publish. I thought it was past time for us to join forces and bring some hope and inspiration to writers out there.

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Writing to Felt Need vs Real Need
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

Writing to Felt Need vs Real Need

It's not always easy to translate a public persona into a compelling concept. This is a common challenge for many authors, especially nonfiction authors. Being able to identify the difference between real needs and felt needs can mean the difference between a good book and a great book.

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Fit Matters: Q&A on Finding the Right Editor for Your Book
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

Fit Matters: Q&A on Finding the Right Editor for Your Book

Recently, I had a great exchange on Facebook with author George Pearson. An author of two books and currently working on a third book, his books are written for the Christian market. However, the criteria George and I discussed for finding the right editor for his work is applicable for authors of various genres and topics.

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Book Talk: The Book Itch by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Jevon Bolden Jevon Bolden

Book Talk: The Book Itch by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

I also had a chance to give a book talk on a special book that I recently read--The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore. It's book that represents my desire to see publishers publish more diverse books to more fully represent kid readers of various backgrounds. It is also a book that touches on my favorite period of American history--the Harlem Renaissance. And it represents one of my favorite places to hang: the local indie bookstore.

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