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John A. Mapp Jr.: “Fulfillment of a Thirty Year Dream”
From time to time in this space, WestBow Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. The following are the words of John A. Mapp Jr.; author of “Decoding Bible Messages” To begin your self-publishing journey, get your free WestBow Press publishing guide today! Thirty years…
Read moreMary Alice Kenley: Lessons from Kenley Cove
From time to time in this space, WestBow Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. The following are the words of Mary Alice Kenley author of “Lessons from the Porch at Kenley Cove.” Click here to receive a free publishing guide and to receive more information on self-publishing your book with WestBow…
Read moreSandy Betgur: Tips for Using Trade Shows in Your Marketing Plan
From time to time in this space, WestBow Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share their tips and strategies that have helped them achieve a successful self-publishing journey. The following are the words of Sandy Betgur, author of God’s Song: Psalms in Rhyming Meter Being an exhibitor at a trade show, convention, seminar, or…
Read more5 Tips for Keeping an Author Blog
When I published my first book, one of the things that most frightened me was doing my own marketing. I discovered the best way to market my book was through social media, and that included a blog. There are many kinds of blogs, from how-to’s to devotionals. Whatever your interest is, there is a blog…
Read moreICRS 2013: Your Show. One Mission.
The 2013 International Christian Retail Show was hosted in the lovely city of St. Louis, June 23 – 26. The Gateway City was the perfect back drop for members of the CBA to come together to be in community with one another, share new ideas, network and inspire. “We give thanks to God always for…
Read moreTick Tock, How Do You Fit Writing and Marketing on the Clock?
WestBow Press author, J.V. Carr, knows a thing or two about a busy schedule. She juggles raising children and maintaining a household on top of sharing her book’s message. Learn more about how she finds time for her time-consuming responsibilities. Do you have busy days? A crazy work schedule? A busy house that steals…
Read moreQ&A with David Wolstenholm, WestBow Press Author
David Wolstenholm is the author of Combat Ready, and he served in the Marine Corps infantry as a TOW Gunner from 1998 – 2002. He was deployed twice, first in 2000 to the Mediterranean, and second in 2002 to the Middle East and Africa. David served with the 2nd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment. In 2005, David became a…
Read more5 Tips to Promote Your Poetry
Each April (National Poetry Month), people across the country get excited about reading and writing poems. But what do you do once you’ve actually written and published your own book of poetry? How do you reach out to readers and attract an audience? Here are five ways to promote you book of poetry: Make your poems…
Read moreTen Commandments for New Authors
Over my past 20 years in the book publishing industry, I have seen many new authors make the same mistakes. These mistakes seem obvious to industry insiders, which is perhaps why we have not done a better job of helping authors avoid making them. In this era where most new books are self-published, to some degree, an author…
Read moreHow to use Goodreads as an Author
With all the social media and networking sites out there, it can be hard to decide where to focus your online marketing efforts. When deciding which online communities to be a part of, remember that your primary goal behind using any social media site should be to reach out and build relationships with potential readers.…
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