Welcome to week ten of the Christian Author Bootcamp! This is a ten week book promotion blitz created to help you whip your publicity plan into shape. This week your challenge is write guest posts and articles for various websites. There are thousands of blogs out there looking for fresh, free content. By giving them guest posts you’ll get publicity in return. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Welcome to week seven of the Christian Author Bootcamp! This is a ten week book promotion blitz created to help you whip your publicity plan into shape. This week your challenge is to ask for reviews. Your friends and family members will love helping you out with your book promotion plan, but the key is to ask!
Welcome to week three of the Christian Author Bootcamp! This is a ten week book promotion blitz created to help you whip your publicity plan into shape. This week we’re taking on the task of writing a news release and distributing it to various media outlets. Watch the video and then find the links mentioned below.
This week we talked about writing a news release which requires thinking like a reporter. If you need a little more help with your news release check out this post I write last year about developing your story pitch.
Distribute your news release using free services like PRLog.org.
You may also choose to target Christian media using resources like the Christian Media Connect Source List.
If you’re on Twitter (and you should be after last week!) try connecting with news outlets and reporters using MediaOnTwitter.com.
Welcome to the second week of the Christian Author Bootcamp– a ten week book promotion blitz. We’ll be sharing free or low cost resources to help you whip your publicity plan into shape. This week we’re talking about joining the conversation.
To join Twitter start here.
To search Twitter and find out what people are talking bout try Twitter Search.
To set up Google Alerts click here.
Christian Publishing Tips is excited to introduce the Christian Author Bootcamp, a ten-week book promotion blitz. Over the summer we’ll be handing out one assignment a week to help authors whip their book publicity into shape. Watch this video to get the details.
So don’t forget to come back here on Monday, June 21 for your first assignment in the 10-week Christian Author Bootcamp. For reminders on Twitter, be sure to follow @ChristianPubTip.
Several media outlets, including the Associated Press, are reporting that a North Carolina pastor and more than a dozen fo his church members plan to burn Bibles and Christian books on Halloween. The AP says Pastor Marc Grizzard told WLOS, an Asheville ABC affiliate that the King James version of the Bible is the only one allowed in his church and that other versions are “satanic.”
Pastor Grizzard along with 14 members of the Amazing Grace Baptist Church plan to burn not only copies of the Bible on Halloween, but music and books by Christian authors. Some of the authors pinpointed by the small western North Carolina congregation are by evangelist Billy Graham and best-selling author Rick Warren.
The church’s website is down, apparently because of the increase in traffic they’re experiencing. But other outlets are reporting that the site defends their plans to burn Bibles, saying it’s Biblical. What do you think of this Halloween Bible and book burning?
Searching for inspiration?
Do you ever find yourself blankly staring at your computer screen, longing for inspiration, feedback or help with your writing project? We’ve all been there. Here are some free online resources for authors. If you have others you like to use, please leave them in a comment below! We’d love to know what online resources you’re using.
Critiques
In case you’re wondering whether something you wrote is sensational or silly, try signing up for an account at FaithWriters.com. The free service allows you to post articles or works and request feedback on them. You can also network with other Christian writers in the forums.
Dictionary/Thesaurus
When we need help with spelling or coming up with new words we head to merriam-webster.com. It’s easy to use and extremely helpful.
Quick Research
If you need to do a little quick research try Enclyclopedia.com. The site includes data from 49 encyclopedias and 73 dictionaries and thesauruses. When you don’t want to take a trip to the library, this is a great site to check out. Refdesk.com is another one worth a visit. It brings a lot of websites and resources together in one place which makes searching easy for authors.
Miscellaneous Help
Need to figure out the best way to collect an outstanding payment? Wondering how to avoid scams? Check out WritersWeekly.com. It’s one of the most well-known freelance writing ezines in the world.
Design Inspiration
Needing a little inspiration for cover designs? Or maybe just motivation to keep working on that book? Head to BookCoverArchive.com and see books that look more like artwork. I don’t know about you but seeing a great cover is good motivation to finish writing.
Grammar
Have a grammar question? If your 10th grade English teacher isn’t available, try using online resources like Towson University’s Online Writing Support. They’ve even got a writing support hotline that allows you to submit your grammar question. Someone should respond within 24 hours.
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