The San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, which kicked off yesterday in the Alamo City, will be hosting an exclusive, pre-release screening of the highly-anticipated new film, 'Ace Wonder: Message from a Dead Man', tonight at 7:30 at San Antonio's Municipal Auditorium. The film is the latest project of HeuMoore Productions, whose last film, 'The Widow's Might' won the $101,000 Grand Prize, as well as the Audience Choice Award, at the 2009 festival.
"We're pleased to be featuring a sneak preview of 'Ace Wonder' to our audience tonight," stated Doug Phillips, founder of the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. "It's a joy to see the filmmakers who we honored last year with our Best of Festival Award go right back to work and reach for greater heights with this impressive new film."
'Ace Wonder' follows the adventure of a boy detective who is struggling to find a storyline for his latest novel. When his path tangles with Derek Morton, a simple family mystery becomes a very real case of corporate espionage, scientific discovery, and one coldblooded killer.
'Ace Wonder' is one of more than fifty films showing on four screens as part of the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, which runs October 28-30 in the Alamo City. The film screenings and special entertainment are being held in downtown San Antonio at the Gonzalez Convention Center and the Municipal Auditorium
At the festival's annual Jubilee Awards, which closes out the event on Saturday, awards will be given in several categories, including 'Best Dramatic Short', 'Best Documentary', 'Best Feature Film', along with their $101,000 'Best of Festival' Award, which is the largest single cash prize given by any film festival in America.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE IN KANSAS CITY
Sixteen editors and agents, representing a broad variety of genres, publication elements and religious denominational viewpoints, will be in the Kansas City area on November 11 – 13, 2010 for the Heart of America Christian Writers Network’s (HACWN) annual fall conference. “Write the Vision” will be held at Colonial Presbyterian Church’s Quivira Campus at 12501 W. 137th Street in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.
The editors and agents, along with professional members of HACWN, will act as faculty for the conference, presenting over 60 workshops on various elements of writing for publication and pleasure. Conferees can also meet with individuals to help them with their writing skills and sales.
Those scheduled to lead conference workshops include:
* Katara Patton – Acquisitions Director of Children & Family Books for Tyndale House
* Jeff Gerke – Christian science fiction at Marcher Lord Press
*Carla Foote – Executive Director of Momsense Magazine (MOPS International)
* Duane Brush – Editor for Standard and Reflecting God, publications of WordAction Publishing Company, a part of the Nazarene Publishing House
* Amber Weigand-Buckley – Editor of On Course, a teen magazine with the Assemblies of God
*Melissa Hammer – Senior Editor of WordAction’s children’s materials
*Andrew Attaway – Senior Editor of Guideposts Books
*Ted Baehr – MovieGuide Magazine
*Pam Woody – Associate Editor for Focus on the Family’s Thriving Family magazine
*Kristine Pratt – CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Written World Communication
*Torry Martin – Award-winning actor, screenwriter, comedian, and author, representing Lillinas Drama
*Betsey Newenhuyse – Editorial Director of Moody Publishers
*W. Terry Whalin – Vice President, Intermedia Publishing Group
*Andy Scheer – Manuscript Doctor
*Les Stobbe – Leslie H. Stobbe Literary Agency
*Blythe Daniel – Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc.
In addition to workshops, conferees can enter writing contests; receive critiques for manuscripts, websites or public speaking; pitch an idea to an editor or agent; or have a professional publicity photo taken. The conference is attended by people all across the United States.
Heart of America Christian Writers Network has been training writers for 21 years.For more information about HACWN, the conference, or to receive a PDF conference brochure, please contact Mark or Jeanette Littleton at 816-459-8016, HACWN@earthlink.net, or visit the HACWN website at www.HACWN.org.
The editors and agents, along with professional members of HACWN, will act as faculty for the conference, presenting over 60 workshops on various elements of writing for publication and pleasure. Conferees can also meet with individuals to help them with their writing skills and sales.
Those scheduled to lead conference workshops include:
* Katara Patton – Acquisitions Director of Children & Family Books for Tyndale House
* Jeff Gerke – Christian science fiction at Marcher Lord Press
*Carla Foote – Executive Director of Momsense Magazine (MOPS International)
* Duane Brush – Editor for Standard and Reflecting God, publications of WordAction Publishing Company, a part of the Nazarene Publishing House
* Amber Weigand-Buckley – Editor of On Course, a teen magazine with the Assemblies of God
*Melissa Hammer – Senior Editor of WordAction’s children’s materials
*Andrew Attaway – Senior Editor of Guideposts Books
*Ted Baehr – MovieGuide Magazine
*Pam Woody – Associate Editor for Focus on the Family’s Thriving Family magazine
*Kristine Pratt – CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Written World Communication
*Torry Martin – Award-winning actor, screenwriter, comedian, and author, representing Lillinas Drama
*Betsey Newenhuyse – Editorial Director of Moody Publishers
*W. Terry Whalin – Vice President, Intermedia Publishing Group
*Andy Scheer – Manuscript Doctor
*Les Stobbe – Leslie H. Stobbe Literary Agency
*Blythe Daniel – Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc.
In addition to workshops, conferees can enter writing contests; receive critiques for manuscripts, websites or public speaking; pitch an idea to an editor or agent; or have a professional publicity photo taken. The conference is attended by people all across the United States.
Heart of America Christian Writers Network has been training writers for 21 years.For more information about HACWN, the conference, or to receive a PDF conference brochure, please contact Mark or Jeanette Littleton at 816-459-8016, HACWN@earthlink.net, or visit the HACWN website at www.HACWN.org.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
TOP 10 BOOKS EVERY WRITER SHOULD HAVE
The following list was compiled by literary agent Chip MacGregor:
1. Christian Writers' Market Guide
2. Elements of Style
3. On Writing Well
4. Stein on Writing
5. Bird by Bird
6. The first Five Pages
7. Book Proposals That Sell
8. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
9. Magazine Article Writing
10. Woe is I
You can order the market guide and Book Proposals That Sell on my Website: www.stuartmarket.com.
1. Christian Writers' Market Guide
2. Elements of Style
3. On Writing Well
4. Stein on Writing
5. Bird by Bird
6. The first Five Pages
7. Book Proposals That Sell
8. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
9. Magazine Article Writing
10. Woe is I
You can order the market guide and Book Proposals That Sell on my Website: www.stuartmarket.com.
CLASS CHRISTIAN WRITERS' CONFERENCE
Conference will be held in Abiquiu, New Mexico, November 10-14, 2010. Featuring Bruce Wilkinson. New Feature: Conference Book Project. Attendees will work with mentors to produce an inspirational book to be published at the end of the conference. Contact: CLASSeminars, PO Box 36551, Albuquerque NM 87176, or visist Website for details: www.classeminars.org.
Monday, October 25, 2010
NEW YORK TIMES CHRISTIAN BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 24
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 on the paperback advice list.
Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #3 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer (FaithWords) is #4 on the hardcover advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #5 on the hardcover business list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Coming Economic Armageddon by David Jeremiah (FaithWords) is #6 on the hardcover advice list.
The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy (Tyndale House) is #7 on the hardcover business list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing) is #8 on the paperback advice list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #12 on the paperback advice list.
Surviving in an Angry World by Charles F. Stanley (Howard) is #12 on the hardcover advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #16 on the paperback trade fiction list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #21 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #25 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Thorn by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House) is #29 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #3 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer (FaithWords) is #4 on the hardcover advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #5 on the hardcover business list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Coming Economic Armageddon by David Jeremiah (FaithWords) is #6 on the hardcover advice list.
The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy (Tyndale House) is #7 on the hardcover business list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing) is #8 on the paperback advice list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #12 on the paperback advice list.
Surviving in an Angry World by Charles F. Stanley (Howard) is #12 on the hardcover advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #16 on the paperback trade fiction list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #21 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #25 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Thorn by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House) is #29 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
CBN.com is preparing a special in-depth section related to the upcoming Walden Media film, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". We are looking for articles, book excerpts, video clips, and interviews related to the movie, the "Dawn Treader" book, the Narnia series, or C.S. Lewis.
All text submissions should be between 750 to 1000 words -- though some excerpts or interviews can be divided into parts if they are longer. Text submissions should be sent as attached Word documents via e-mail to me at craig.vonbuseck@cbn.org. Please also include the JPG of any book cover art or images, the author's photo, bio, e-mail, and links to pertinent Web sites.
Any video should preferably be 3 to 5 minutes in length, although we will consider longer video if we believe it will work with the overall special page.
The page will be similar in design to other CBN.com special sections like these:
Prince Caspian
http://www.cbn.com/special/princecaspian/
2012: End of the World?
http://www.cbn.com/special/2012-movie/
Amazing Grace
http://www.cbn.com/special/amazinggrace/
We plan to launch this special "Dawn Treader" feature on November 8th. Please send any submissions by November 3rd.
Please feel free to e-mail with any questions. I appreciate your interest in CBN.com and look forward to hearing from you.
Craig von Buseck, D.Min.
Director of Ministries
977 Centerville Turnpike · Virginia Beach, VA 23463
Tel: (757) 226-3557 · Fax: (757) 226-3575
craig.vonbuseck@cbn.org · www.cbn.com
All text submissions should be between 750 to 1000 words -- though some excerpts or interviews can be divided into parts if they are longer. Text submissions should be sent as attached Word documents via e-mail to me at craig.vonbuseck@cbn.org. Please also include the JPG of any book cover art or images, the author's photo, bio, e-mail, and links to pertinent Web sites.
Any video should preferably be 3 to 5 minutes in length, although we will consider longer video if we believe it will work with the overall special page.
The page will be similar in design to other CBN.com special sections like these:
Prince Caspian
http://www.cbn.com/special/princecaspian/
2012: End of the World?
http://www.cbn.com/special/2012-movie/
Amazing Grace
http://www.cbn.com/special/amazinggrace/
We plan to launch this special "Dawn Treader" feature on November 8th. Please send any submissions by November 3rd.
Please feel free to e-mail with any questions. I appreciate your interest in CBN.com and look forward to hearing from you.
Craig von Buseck, D.Min.
Director of Ministries
977 Centerville Turnpike · Virginia Beach, VA 23463
Tel: (757) 226-3557 · Fax: (757) 226-3575
craig.vonbuseck@cbn.org · www.cbn.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
NEW YORK TIMES CHRISTIAN BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 17
The Coming Economic Armageddon by David Jeremiah (FaithWords) is #1 on the hardcover advice list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #3 on the paperback advice list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #5 on the hardcover business list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #6 on the paperback advice list.
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer (FaithWords) is #6 on the hardcover advice list.
The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy (Tyndale House) is #7 on the hardcover business list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #8 on the paperback advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #15 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #17 on the paperback nonfiction list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #22 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Her Daughter's Dream by Francine Rivers (Tyndale House) is #33 on the hardcover fiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #3 on the paperback advice list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #5 on the hardcover business list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #6 on the paperback advice list.
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer (FaithWords) is #6 on the hardcover advice list.
The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy (Tyndale House) is #7 on the hardcover business list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #8 on the paperback advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #15 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #17 on the paperback nonfiction list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #22 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Her Daughter's Dream by Francine Rivers (Tyndale House) is #33 on the hardcover fiction list.
SEEKING TRUE ANGEL ENCOUNTERS
True Angel Encounters Sought for Angel Digest, Compilation of Extraordinary Stories by Ordinary People
Sometimes ordinary people have the most extraordinary true stories about angel encounters. Angelnook Publishing is it seeking such stories for its planned Angel Digest publication.
The digest will give hope and inspiration to thousands of people who have experienced such miraculous encounters, as well as those seeking truth. These heartwarming and often moving stories cross nearly all religions and faiths, and have been reported by people around the world.
Submitting a story is simple; people need to simply fill out a form at AngelDigest.com. These true angel stories will be reviewed by the editorial team at Angelnook Publishing, publishers of spiritual and divinely-inspired books and art.
Contributors will be informed via e-mail if their story has been accepted for publication, and each contributor whose story is published will receive a free copy of the Angel Digest. Those who submit stories will not be compensated, but will be part of an inspirational and uplifting project.
Contributors can remain anonymous, and Angelnook Publishing reserves the right to reject submissions its believes is not appropriate for the digest. People with angel stories can also upload images, which may be included in the Angel Digest publication.
For more information, go to: www.AngelDigest.com.
Sometimes ordinary people have the most extraordinary true stories about angel encounters. Angelnook Publishing is it seeking such stories for its planned Angel Digest publication.
The digest will give hope and inspiration to thousands of people who have experienced such miraculous encounters, as well as those seeking truth. These heartwarming and often moving stories cross nearly all religions and faiths, and have been reported by people around the world.
Submitting a story is simple; people need to simply fill out a form at AngelDigest.com. These true angel stories will be reviewed by the editorial team at Angelnook Publishing, publishers of spiritual and divinely-inspired books and art.
Contributors will be informed via e-mail if their story has been accepted for publication, and each contributor whose story is published will receive a free copy of the Angel Digest. Those who submit stories will not be compensated, but will be part of an inspirational and uplifting project.
Contributors can remain anonymous, and Angelnook Publishing reserves the right to reject submissions its believes is not appropriate for the digest. People with angel stories can also upload images, which may be included in the Angel Digest publication.
For more information, go to: www.AngelDigest.com.
2011 DAYTON BOOK EXPO
2011 Dayton Book Expo
Saturday, April 30, 2011
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ponitz Center's Great Hall (Building 12)
Sinclair Community College
444 West Third Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
The Second Annual Dayton Book Expo boasts a Kidz Zone, sessions for aspiring authors, readings and of course, book signings! The event is free and open to the public (parking passes available for $2).
2011 Author Registration Now open!
And based on the survey feedback, we added even more promotional opportunities. New for 2011...
New Release Promotion - For titles released after June 2010, you'll receive mention in an exclusive media release, your book cover on the celebration cake, a balloon bouquet at your table and spotlight in the booklet. Ten slots available.
Website - Your cover image and a link to your DBE author page listed at DaytonBookExpo.com/Authors. Ten slots available.
Readers Round - Intimate opportunity to meet and talk with DBE book lovers in a casual open atmosphere for fifteen minutes. Eight slots available.
2011 Sponsors
We invite you to collaborate with us on this great endeavor. Your involvement will provide your company with an opportunity to reach 1,000 book lovers in the City of Dayton and promote literacy. For details, call 513.265.9412 or email Sponsors@DaytonBookExpo.com.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ponitz Center's Great Hall (Building 12)
Sinclair Community College
444 West Third Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
The Second Annual Dayton Book Expo boasts a Kidz Zone, sessions for aspiring authors, readings and of course, book signings! The event is free and open to the public (parking passes available for $2).
2011 Author Registration Now open!
And based on the survey feedback, we added even more promotional opportunities. New for 2011...
New Release Promotion - For titles released after June 2010, you'll receive mention in an exclusive media release, your book cover on the celebration cake, a balloon bouquet at your table and spotlight in the booklet. Ten slots available.
Website - Your cover image and a link to your DBE author page listed at DaytonBookExpo.com/Authors. Ten slots available.
Readers Round - Intimate opportunity to meet and talk with DBE book lovers in a casual open atmosphere for fifteen minutes. Eight slots available.
2011 Sponsors
We invite you to collaborate with us on this great endeavor. Your involvement will provide your company with an opportunity to reach 1,000 book lovers in the City of Dayton and promote literacy. For details, call 513.265.9412 or email Sponsors@DaytonBookExpo.com.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
NOVEL WRITING BOOTCAMP
Will be held October 28-29, 2010 at the Airport Hyatt Regency in Orlando Florida. Intensive, hands-on training from 4 of the most successful fiction writers and mentors in the business: Jerry Jenkins, Angela Hunt, DiAnn Mills, and McNair Wilson. Limited to 40 registrants--10 per instructor. For information contact Kerma Murray, kerma@ChristianWritersGuild.com; 866-495-5177; www.ChristianWritersGuild.com.
CLOUD TEN PLANS LEFT BEHIND REMAKE
The wait is over! Loyal fans who have been waiting five years for the next LEFT BEHIND film, will be thrilled by the news that Cloud Ten has re-gained its rights to continue their LEFT BEHIND film series franchise.
In the summer of 2008, Cloud Ten announced that it had optioned film rights back to the authors of the popular Left Behind book series and put the development of the next film on hold. As of October 1, 2010 the rights to the LEFT BEHIND film series have officially been restored to the inspirational film company, Cloud Ten Pictures.
There's even bigger news! Cloud Ten Pictures plans on producing a big-budget, wide theatrical release based on the ground-breaking original LEFT BEHIND novel.
Cloud Ten couldn't be more excited and has already begun developing a script and compiling the team for this high-profile film.
In the summer of 2008, Cloud Ten announced that it had optioned film rights back to the authors of the popular Left Behind book series and put the development of the next film on hold. As of October 1, 2010 the rights to the LEFT BEHIND film series have officially been restored to the inspirational film company, Cloud Ten Pictures.
There's even bigger news! Cloud Ten Pictures plans on producing a big-budget, wide theatrical release based on the ground-breaking original LEFT BEHIND novel.
Cloud Ten couldn't be more excited and has already begun developing a script and compiling the team for this high-profile film.
5 FAMOUS WRITERS WHO LIVED IN EXILE
Here's an article and Website you might find interesting. The article is entitled “5 Famous Writers That Lived in Exile ” at http://librarysciencedegree.org/5-famous-writers-that-lived-in-exile/ .
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
CHANGES AT MONTGOMERY'S JOURNEY
Montgomery's Journey is now River Region's Journey. The website listed in the 2010 Christian Writers' Market Guide redirects to their new website, which is www.readjourneymagazine.com and their address is:
River Region's Journey
P.O. Box 23067
Montgomery, AL 36123
DeAnne Watson is still the Editor, but her new email address is deanne@readjourneymagazine.com
River Region's Journey
P.O. Box 23067
Montgomery, AL 36123
DeAnne Watson is still the Editor, but her new email address is deanne@readjourneymagazine.com
IDAHO BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA
Former Major League Baseball Scout and Founder of Unlimited Potential Inc. to Talk About Writing & Sports at IBE October 22-23, 2010 in Meridian, ID
Tom Roy, founder of Unlimited Potential Inc. (UPI) and author of "Released: A story of God's power released in baseball" (BMH Books, 2010), will be among a handful of publishers, literary agents and best-selling authors speaking at the inaugural Idaho Book Extravaganza on October 22-23, 2010 at the Silverstone Plaza in Meridian, Idaho.
Roy served as an associate scout for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves as well as head baseball coach at Grace College in Indiana. However, his work with Major League players to teach baseball clinics and share their faith in more than 60 countries through UPI is where he has spent most of his time in recent years and is the subject of his new book.
Today, Roy continues his work with UPI as well as serving as a guest chaplain for professional sports teams as he did Monday night before the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game. At IBE, Roy will be teaming up with veteran sports writer and author Jason Chatraw to teach a writing workshop on Compelling Writing on Sports.
The Idaho Book Extravaganza will feature local and best-selling authors, literary agents, publishers, graphic designers, marketing experts, booksellers, and many other industry professionals. The event will be free and open to the public.
The event will feature more than 24 workshops for authors, writers, or anyone interested in conducting business within the book industry. This is a great opportunity to learn how to get started on an aspiring writer's first book, expand sales and visibility on a current book, learn from experienced authors and discover new trends in publishing.
The dates and times are Friday, October 22nd from 3:30pm-7:30pm and Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00am-6:00pm. This event will be held at the Silverstone Plaza at 3405 E. Overland Road (on the S.E. corner of Eagle/Overland) Meridian, Idaho 83642.
More information and exhibitor forms visit us at: www.idahobookextravaganza.com
Tom Roy, founder of Unlimited Potential Inc. (UPI) and author of "Released: A story of God's power released in baseball" (BMH Books, 2010), will be among a handful of publishers, literary agents and best-selling authors speaking at the inaugural Idaho Book Extravaganza on October 22-23, 2010 at the Silverstone Plaza in Meridian, Idaho.
Roy served as an associate scout for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves as well as head baseball coach at Grace College in Indiana. However, his work with Major League players to teach baseball clinics and share their faith in more than 60 countries through UPI is where he has spent most of his time in recent years and is the subject of his new book.
Today, Roy continues his work with UPI as well as serving as a guest chaplain for professional sports teams as he did Monday night before the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game. At IBE, Roy will be teaming up with veteran sports writer and author Jason Chatraw to teach a writing workshop on Compelling Writing on Sports.
The Idaho Book Extravaganza will feature local and best-selling authors, literary agents, publishers, graphic designers, marketing experts, booksellers, and many other industry professionals. The event will be free and open to the public.
The event will feature more than 24 workshops for authors, writers, or anyone interested in conducting business within the book industry. This is a great opportunity to learn how to get started on an aspiring writer's first book, expand sales and visibility on a current book, learn from experienced authors and discover new trends in publishing.
The dates and times are Friday, October 22nd from 3:30pm-7:30pm and Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00am-6:00pm. This event will be held at the Silverstone Plaza at 3405 E. Overland Road (on the S.E. corner of Eagle/Overland) Meridian, Idaho 83642.
More information and exhibitor forms visit us at: www.idahobookextravaganza.com
Monday, October 11, 2010
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 10
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #2 on the paperback advice list.
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer (FaithWords) is #5 on the hardcover advice list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #5 on the hardcover business list.
The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy (Tyndale House) is #7 on the hardcover business list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #7 on the paperback advice list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #8 on the paperback advice list.
The Coming Economic Armageddon by David Jeremiah (FaithWords) is #9 on the hardcover advice list.
Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado (Thomas Nelson) is #14 on the hardcover advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #15 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #17 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Thorn by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House) is #23 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Coming Back Stronger by Drew Brees with Chris Fabry (Tyndale House) is #23 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
Choosing to SEE by Mary Beth Chapman and Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #26 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #26 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Her Daughter's Dream by Francine Rivers (Tyndale House) is #28 on the hardcover fiction list.
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer (FaithWords) is #5 on the hardcover advice list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #5 on the hardcover business list.
The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy (Tyndale House) is #7 on the hardcover business list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #7 on the paperback advice list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #8 on the paperback advice list.
The Coming Economic Armageddon by David Jeremiah (FaithWords) is #9 on the hardcover advice list.
Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado (Thomas Nelson) is #14 on the hardcover advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #15 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #17 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Thorn by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House) is #23 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Coming Back Stronger by Drew Brees with Chris Fabry (Tyndale House) is #23 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
Choosing to SEE by Mary Beth Chapman and Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #26 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #26 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Her Daughter's Dream by Francine Rivers (Tyndale House) is #28 on the hardcover fiction list.
BERENSTAIN BEARS TOP APP
Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule Book App Tops Category in iPhone App Store
Zonderkidz(TM), the children's division of Zondervan, and its partner, Oceanhouse Media, today announced that its book app, The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule, is currently the number one iPhone app, as well as the top-grossing app, within the Books category of the iPhone App Store.
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule book app has held this position for more than a week. There are currently 40,000 apps in the book category of the iPhone App Store, and 6,000 apps in the book category of the iPad App Store.
Ebooks continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in publishing, and making waves within the industry are new Book Apps. These enhanced ebooks include interactive features only available on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, such as professional narration, background audio and enlarged artwork for each scene.
"The Berenstain Bears books teach children how wonderful God is and the purpose he has in their lives. The book apps have successfully brought the words and lessons of these books to life like no other format," said Annette Bourland, senior vice president and publisher with Zonderkidz. "We are delighted and encouraged by the success of our book apps, and we expect them to play a significant role in our publishing plans moving forward."
Zonderkidz(TM), the children's division of Zondervan, and its partner, Oceanhouse Media, today announced that its book app, The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule, is currently the number one iPhone app, as well as the top-grossing app, within the Books category of the iPhone App Store.
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule book app has held this position for more than a week. There are currently 40,000 apps in the book category of the iPhone App Store, and 6,000 apps in the book category of the iPad App Store.
Ebooks continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in publishing, and making waves within the industry are new Book Apps. These enhanced ebooks include interactive features only available on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, such as professional narration, background audio and enlarged artwork for each scene.
"The Berenstain Bears books teach children how wonderful God is and the purpose he has in their lives. The book apps have successfully brought the words and lessons of these books to life like no other format," said Annette Bourland, senior vice president and publisher with Zonderkidz. "We are delighted and encouraged by the success of our book apps, and we expect them to play a significant role in our publishing plans moving forward."
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
MANA WRITING CONTEST
Do you have a short story or poem that you want to submit? Do you have a student or friend who has a good piece to submit? Perhaps, you know of a student or friend who has won a writing competition. Then, it's time to submit these quality works to the 2010 MANA Holiday Writers' Contest. Submission dates are OCTOBER 1 to NOVEMBER 5.
Prizes for Adult Category (18 and over):
1st prize: $500 and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page
2nd prize: $200 and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page
3rd prize: $100 and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page
4th prize: Honorable Mention and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page, and given ten (10) free books
5th prize: Honorable Mention, published on the MANA Web Browsers Page, and given three (3) free books
Prizes for Young People's Award (13 to 17):
1st prize: $75 and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page
2nd prize: $50 and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page
3rd prize: $25 and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page
ENTRY RULES
1. Submit short stories and poems
2. No more than 500 words per submission
3. No restrictions on the number of submissions by an author
4. Non-refundable submission fee of $30 per submission*
5. A young person's submission fee is $15 per submission IF the work is submitted with HIS/HER PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S/ INSTRUCTOR'S submission
6. MANA will not edit any submissions
7. All submissions must be PDF or Microsoft Word files
TO ENTER CONTEST, just go to the MarketingNewAuthors.com homepage--www.MarketingNewAuthors.com
Every submission will be anonymously refereed.
*MANA reserves the right to cancel at its discretion and refund all submissions and fees.
MANA will announce the winners on December 10 and award prizes by December 15, 2010.
MANA will donate $1 from every contest entry fee to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund.
In addition, there is a holiday gift. Read below!
Entry Fees $30.00/$15.00
Learn More
A HOLIDAY GIFT FROM MANA TO CONTEST ENTRANTS
In the spirit of the season, MANA offers every full-fee entrant a free book. Yes, the entrant can choose any book from the Children's section of the MANA Online Store. That is MANA's holiday gift! Now, if an entrant prefers that MANA donates the book to a favorite library, MANA will give the gift to that library.
No, nothing is really for free. However, participation in the 2010 MANA HOLIDAY WRITERS' CONTEST is as close to free as one can get. All that is required is that good writing talent be shared. It can't get any easier or better than that!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from MANA!
Fairy C. Hayes-Scott, Ph.D.
MarketingNewAuthors.com
email: info@marketingnewauthors.com
phone: 734-975-0028
web: http://www.marketingnewauthors.com
Prizes for Adult Category (18 and over):
1st prize: $500 and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page
2nd prize: $200 and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page
3rd prize: $100 and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page
4th prize: Honorable Mention and published on the MANA Web Browsers Page, and given ten (10) free books
5th prize: Honorable Mention, published on the MANA Web Browsers Page, and given three (3) free books
Prizes for Young People's Award (13 to 17):
1st prize: $75 and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page
2nd prize: $50 and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page
3rd prize: $25 and published on the MANA Browsers Web Page
ENTRY RULES
1. Submit short stories and poems
2. No more than 500 words per submission
3. No restrictions on the number of submissions by an author
4. Non-refundable submission fee of $30 per submission*
5. A young person's submission fee is $15 per submission IF the work is submitted with HIS/HER PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S/ INSTRUCTOR'S submission
6. MANA will not edit any submissions
7. All submissions must be PDF or Microsoft Word files
TO ENTER CONTEST, just go to the MarketingNewAuthors.com homepage--www.MarketingNewAuthors.com
Every submission will be anonymously refereed.
*MANA reserves the right to cancel at its discretion and refund all submissions and fees.
MANA will announce the winners on December 10 and award prizes by December 15, 2010.
MANA will donate $1 from every contest entry fee to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund.
In addition, there is a holiday gift. Read below!
Entry Fees $30.00/$15.00
Learn More
A HOLIDAY GIFT FROM MANA TO CONTEST ENTRANTS
In the spirit of the season, MANA offers every full-fee entrant a free book. Yes, the entrant can choose any book from the Children's section of the MANA Online Store. That is MANA's holiday gift! Now, if an entrant prefers that MANA donates the book to a favorite library, MANA will give the gift to that library.
No, nothing is really for free. However, participation in the 2010 MANA HOLIDAY WRITERS' CONTEST is as close to free as one can get. All that is required is that good writing talent be shared. It can't get any easier or better than that!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from MANA!
Fairy C. Hayes-Scott, Ph.D.
MarketingNewAuthors.com
email: info@marketingnewauthors.com
phone: 734-975-0028
web: http://www.marketingnewauthors.com
Monday, October 4, 2010
BARNES & NOBLE LAUNCHES PUBIT!
Barnes & Noble Launches PubIt!, Easy-to-Use Digital Publishing Platform for Independent and Self-Publishers
Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world's largest bookseller, today launched PubIt! by Barnes & Noble (www.PubIt.com), an easy-to-use platform that offers independent publishers and authors a lucrative way to digitally distribute their works through BN.com and the Barnes & Noble eBookstore. With clear and competitive terms - and no hidden fees - this self-service Web portal provides qualified content owners a simple and profitable way to bring their works to millions of new readers.
Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world's largest bookseller, today launched PubIt! by Barnes & Noble (www.PubIt.com), an easy-to-use platform that offers independent publishers and authors a lucrative way to digitally distribute their works through BN.com and the Barnes & Noble eBookstore. With clear and competitive terms - and no hidden fees - this self-service Web portal provides qualified content owners a simple and profitable way to bring their works to millions of new readers.
EDITOR SEEKING ARTICLES
The ministry of CBN.com continues to grow, and we are finding that from time-to-time we have projects that require the help of others. We are looking for volunteers to help with two such projects in the coming days.
Article Needed:
First, we have received a request from our CBN youth site, http://www.1cubed.com/, for a specialized article to answer the question of a reader/viewer. Here is the information from our producer:
This is one of the many emails that we received from our viewers. They all have the same theme. They have struggled with porn and/or sex and now struggle with masturbation and want help or advice.
"I was fornicating in the past and realized it was of no used. After sex i feel like now I shouldnt have because I never get satisfied. So i said to myself I'll try working worked hard to forgo sex, I've been successful for the past 2 yrs but unfortunately, I've found myself into something else which is also bad. My mind keeps telling me it\'s not as bad as sex before marriage. I really want to stop this new habit of MASTURBATION. Pls help me."
We are looking for an article, roughly 500-900 words, on the subject of masturbation from a biblical perspective. The audience demographic is 15-28 yrs old roughly. All of the emails have been from males.
At this point, just one good solid article would be a huge help. If the writer feels there needs to be a few different perspectives on the subject, any amount of articles are fine.
Please contact me at Craig.vonBuseck@cbn.org if you are interested in writing this article. We will provide links back to your website, and to your latest book or ministry product.
Devotional Topics:
We are also in the midst of organizing our extensive devotional section into topics to make it easier for users to find the content they are seeking (we will also continue to categorize the devotions according to authors). We have asked our devotional writers to categorize their devotions for us. The problem is that some of our writers have changed their e-mail addresses and we have lost touch with them. We need a few volunteers to help us categorize the devotions of these long-lost writers.
This task will require you to read through a list of devotions that we send you and then match each one with one or two of the topics that will be on a list that we will supply.
Also, if you have written devotions for CBN.com and we have not contacted you, please let us know so we can send you the list of topics.
And if you are interested in possibly writing new devotions, please let me know and we will send you our submission guidelines.
Thank you for your willingness to help in the ministry of CBN.com. I pray that the Lord will richly bless you as you continue to seek Him.
Craig von Buseck, D.Min.
Director of Ministries
977 Centerville Turnpike · Virginia Beach, VA 23463
Tel: (757) 226-3557 · Fax: (757) 226-3575
craig.vonbuseck@cbn.org · www.cbn.com
Article Needed:
First, we have received a request from our CBN youth site, http://www.1cubed.com/, for a specialized article to answer the question of a reader/viewer. Here is the information from our producer:
This is one of the many emails that we received from our viewers. They all have the same theme. They have struggled with porn and/or sex and now struggle with masturbation and want help or advice.
"I was fornicating in the past and realized it was of no used. After sex i feel like now I shouldnt have because I never get satisfied. So i said to myself I'll try working worked hard to forgo sex, I've been successful for the past 2 yrs but unfortunately, I've found myself into something else which is also bad. My mind keeps telling me it\'s not as bad as sex before marriage. I really want to stop this new habit of MASTURBATION. Pls help me."
We are looking for an article, roughly 500-900 words, on the subject of masturbation from a biblical perspective. The audience demographic is 15-28 yrs old roughly. All of the emails have been from males.
At this point, just one good solid article would be a huge help. If the writer feels there needs to be a few different perspectives on the subject, any amount of articles are fine.
Please contact me at Craig.vonBuseck@cbn.org if you are interested in writing this article. We will provide links back to your website, and to your latest book or ministry product.
Devotional Topics:
We are also in the midst of organizing our extensive devotional section into topics to make it easier for users to find the content they are seeking (we will also continue to categorize the devotions according to authors). We have asked our devotional writers to categorize their devotions for us. The problem is that some of our writers have changed their e-mail addresses and we have lost touch with them. We need a few volunteers to help us categorize the devotions of these long-lost writers.
This task will require you to read through a list of devotions that we send you and then match each one with one or two of the topics that will be on a list that we will supply.
Also, if you have written devotions for CBN.com and we have not contacted you, please let us know so we can send you the list of topics.
And if you are interested in possibly writing new devotions, please let me know and we will send you our submission guidelines.
Thank you for your willingness to help in the ministry of CBN.com. I pray that the Lord will richly bless you as you continue to seek Him.
Craig von Buseck, D.Min.
Director of Ministries
977 Centerville Turnpike · Virginia Beach, VA 23463
Tel: (757) 226-3557 · Fax: (757) 226-3575
craig.vonbuseck@cbn.org · www.cbn.com
Saturday, October 2, 2010
UPDATE ON WRITING FOR STANDARD
Here is some updated information on WordAction (Nazarene) SS take-home, Standard. This spring I announced they would no longer accept unsolicited manuscripts. Now Editor Duane Brush explains:
Each year Standard will contract with authors for approximately 32 manuscripts for one or more lead story/articles. The manuscripts will be 800-850 words long and fiction, true story, or based on true store, human interest, or feature piece. They’ll continue to want “Christianity in action.”
The articles will be assigned as “work for hire” within the meaning of Section 101 of copyright law. That means the publisher will own all rights. Payment will be $50 per assignment.
Those wishing to be considered for a Standard writing contract will need to submit a personal information sheet (available by Email, Standard@WordAction.com) along with a writing sample. They will contact authors with a contract invitation.
Each year Standard will contract with authors for approximately 32 manuscripts for one or more lead story/articles. The manuscripts will be 800-850 words long and fiction, true story, or based on true store, human interest, or feature piece. They’ll continue to want “Christianity in action.”
The articles will be assigned as “work for hire” within the meaning of Section 101 of copyright law. That means the publisher will own all rights. Payment will be $50 per assignment.
Those wishing to be considered for a Standard writing contract will need to submit a personal information sheet (available by Email, Standard@WordAction.com) along with a writing sample. They will contact authors with a contract invitation.
I'M BACK IN THE OFFICE
Sorry for my silence the last week. I was teaching at the Maranatha Christian Writers Conference in Muskegon, Michigan. It was a great conference, and I see it as one of the emerging conferences for Christian writers. With about 100 participants this year, it continues to grow each year. Jerry Jenkins was the keynote speaker this year. Those living in that area will definitely want to check it out for next year when Robin Jones Gunn will be keynoting.
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