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 Dr. Candice Smithyman; co-author of “Soul Transformation: Your Personal Journey.” To begin your self-publishing journey, get your free WestBow Press publishing guide today! I had…
Read moreFrom time to time in this space, WestBow Press publishes brief accounts, written by our authors, about how self-publishing their books has affected their lives. The following are the words of Sheryl Sanderson; author of “The Consequences of Choice:” Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the 2013 Women of Faith Conference in Orlando, Florida with a…
Read moreLaurie Norlander is a CPA who lives in Chippewa Falls, Wis., with her husband Stephen. They have two grown sons and three beautiful granddaughters. In her free time, Laurie likes to spend time with her family, travel, write, work in her hosta garden and solve diagram-less crossword puzzles. Laurie has a love for words and…
Read moreWestBow Press announced author Laurie Norlander as the Grand-Prize winner in the third annual Women of Faith writing contest. Norlander’s manuscript, Mirror Images, was selected from over 400 entrants. The fiction title will be published through WestBow Press and will be given special consideration by Thomas Nelson. The 2012 Women of Faith Writing Contest was judged…
Read moreThank you to all of the authors who participated and submitted a manuscript for the 2012 Women of Faith writing contest. We are pleased to announce the top 30 finalists of the 2012 Women of Faith writing contest. This is the third annual Women of Faith writing contest that WestBow Press has held. With two…
Read more“Every time you post a status update, it says you’re editing,” a friend on Facebook recently joked with me. She’s right. At the same time Women of Faith announced I won their 2012 writing contest last March, my literary agent was negotiating a traditional publishing contract with David C. Cook. Since then, life has been…
Read moreIt’s that time of year when many of us tend to look back and think of what has happened and what we have accomplished. For WestBow Press, Thomas Nelson and book publishing in general, 2012 has been a year of change and growth. WestBow Press continues to help a record number of aspiring authors fulfill…
Read moreSo you’re a published author now and are interested in promoting your book, attending workshops and networking with other writers and publishing professionals. A great way for you to promote your book and network with other writers is to attend any of the Christian writing conferences, book festivals, workshops and events offered throughout the year. Even if you…
Read moreThis past weekend, WestBow Press had the pleasure of being present at the two day Women of Faith event in Kansas City, Mo., for the first time. The event took place Nov. 2 and 3, at the Sprint Center in (the lively Power and Light District of) Kansas City. Women of Faith hosted many wonderful…
Read moreEntry is open for the 2012 Women of Faith Writing Contest. Submit your previously unpublished manuscript for a chance to be published for free by WestBow Press with the possibility of being picked up for traditional publishing with Thomas Nelson, the largest Christian publisher in the world. Submission is free. Register now and view the…
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