by Steve Spillman | May 23, 2017 | blog, Books, Goals |
Twenty-two years ago, on their way to a church Christmas program most of the Jirovec family were involved in a horrific automobile accident. Some of the family members escaped with minor injuries; some did not. One of the Jirovec boys, Jonathan, was killed. The twists...
by Steve Spillman | May 2, 2017 | blog, Goals, Writing |
Prolific author and International speaker Dr. Myles Monroe speaks to authors. He opened with two questions: “Why should you write?” “Why should anyone want to read what you write?” Then he warned his audience: “If you don’t have answers to those...
by Steve Spillman | Feb 8, 2017 | blog, Goals, Marketing |
Here’s a question: “How do I share my story with a former President?” Here’s an answer: Have something relevant to say, that’s of interest to who you’re trying to reach, and then simply ask. True Potential author Darlene Nixon is the Executive Director of...
by Steve Spillman | Dec 13, 2016 | blog, Goals |
Michael Stewart wasn’t so sure about publishing his book this year. He contacted me, recommended by his friend and our author, Chris Maxwell (We’ve published four of Chris’s books and working on number five). Most of our new authors are referred by current authors....
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 19, 2016 | blog, Goals, Seven Questions |
Question 7: Have I chosen a publisher? Choosing the right publisher can, and often does, mean the difference between the success and failure of your book. Just like you shouldn’t wait until your book is in print to begin marketing, you shouldn’t wait until your...
by Steve Spillman | Aug 5, 2015 | blog, Books, Choosing a publisher, Goals |
Is your book is going to be a success? It would be nice to know, wouldn’t it? I’ve got news. You can know, and, as your publisher, we can help. Publishing a successful book depends on how you define “success.” The definition of “success”...
by Steve Spillman | Dec 15, 2013 | blog, Goals, Marketing |
I communicate with a lot of authors and soon-to-be authors each week. We talk through strategies and ideas on how best to share their work with readers, we talk about the state of the publishing industry, Christian publishing in particular, and how technology has...
by Steve Spillman | Sep 3, 2012 | blog, Goals |
I woke up Saturday morning facing September. That means way more than half the year is already behind me and way less than half is ahead. Being a recovering procrastinator, September One is my wake call. It’s my time to consider all those BHAGS (Big Hairy...
