by Steve Spillman | Jun 1, 2016 | blog, Books |
We’re excited about the book agreement we’ve just signed with popular (and prolific!) author Jeff Kinley. Face to Face: Engaging God in True Worship is expected to launch for the 2016 holiday season. Jeff, a full time author and speaker, has written 24...
by Steve Spillman | May 24, 2016 | blog, Books, Writing |
I purchased another book this week. The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur’s Vision of the Future by Steve Case. I don’t know if the name Steve Case rings a bell with you. Maybe you remember. “you’ve got mail.” Steve founded America Online (AOL), the service that got America...
by Steve Spillman | May 18, 2016 | blog, Writing |
I received a letter the other day from a man in prison. We receive them fairly regularly; prisoners are allowed to write to request books. Since they’re not allowed to contact the authors directly, the letters come to us. Jesus had something to say about showing mercy...
by Steve Spillman | May 10, 2016 | blog, Books |
I’m excited about going to print this week with an inspiring new book by an author with a gift for story telling. The publishing process has been an exciting, rewarding journey for our new author and for us as a publisher. Not only has the author participated in...
by Steve Spillman | May 3, 2016 | blog |
Together 2016 to include 12,000 service projects By Chris Maxwell WASHINGTON D.C. — Crowds will gather in Washington DC this summer. The sound will hit high volume. But this event won’t be a ball game, a superstar’s performance, a political protest, or a...
by Steve Spillman | Mar 28, 2016 | blog, Writing |
Two recent events reminded me of the profound legacy a book can leave. First, I finished When Breath Becomes Air, a book by the gifted neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi. Paul died of lung cancer last Spring, at the age of 37. When Breath Becomes Air was published...
by Steve Spillman | Feb 2, 2016 | blog, Seven Questions |
Question 6: What is my publishing budget? Publishing costs money. Have you created a budget for the financial investment of bringing your book to market? Professionally publishing, printing, distributing, marketing, and selling a book can cost $20,000 or more....
by Steve Spillman | Jan 26, 2016 | blog, Goals, Seven Questions |
Question 4: What am I doing now to build my audience? Don’t wait until your book is published. You need to begin building your audience now, whether it’s through a blog, Social Media, public speaking, church groups or all of the above. First-time authors...
by Steve Spillman | Jan 21, 2016 | blog, Seven Questions |
Question 4: What do I expect my publisher to do for my book and me? Your publisher should not only create a professional, attractive interior and cover, they should also make sure your book is available to major sales channels and on major platforms that promote...
