Dear Christian Indies,
We’ve all heard some version of this adage, and for the most part, it’s true—getting an item of high quality requires an investment. And, as we’ve discussed many times on the podcast, there are costs associated with publishing a book.
But does publishing a high-quality book have to cost a lot of money?
Is it really necessary to buy the most expensive cover you can afford?
Dear Christian Indies,
It seems there are opportunities everywhere for Christian writers to become published. In fact, it seems all one must do is think about someday, maybe, possibly writing a book, and opportunities to become published appear in one’s social media feed, email inbox, or DM’s.
Most of us are savvy enough to know that with offers to publish, as with all of life’s opportunities, the old adage holds fast: “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” However, there are some pretty tempting opportunities out there, oftentimes delivered swathed in slick promotional materials which lend an air of legitimacy to an otherwise dicey-seeming situation.
[Read more…] about #177 Self Publishing Tips: The Perils of Predatory PublishersDear Christian Indies,
What is the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing?
Is it better to self-publish or is it better to get a publisher?
On today’s episode, we will discuss the pros and cons of self-publishing, and share our own experiences and reasons for our choice to self-publish.
We hope you will join us and share with us your thoughts on the subject.
Dear Christian Indie,
We talk a ton about the art and craft of writing fiction on the podcast, but this week, we’ll be focusing on non-fiction.
[Read more…] about Episode 167: Nonfiction Self-Publishing Tips: Devotionals, Blender Manuals, and Self-Help, Oh, My!Dear Christian Indie,
Last week on the podcast, I found myself tripping over the pronunciation of the word, “synopsis.” Not only is it a difficult word to pronounce, it is a terrible thing to try to write. In fact, to try to condense a novel-length piece of work into a handful of words is impossible for some, causing them to reach out and hire someone to do the job for them.
To further confuse and possibly stymie the Indie Author, there is also a blurb to be written, which is an entirely different thing altogether and serves an entirely different purpose. Whereas a synopsis is designed to give a reader a fairly clear picture of what to expect from reading your book, the blurb is meant to be a “sample” of what you have to offer, in an attempt to convince the potential reader to take a chance on what you have created.
This week on the podcast we are going to dig deeper into what the blurb and synopsis are and how they are used, as well as tips and tools for writing them that will ensure you feel as equipped as anyone to market your book with success!
See you there,
Jamie
