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Images in Publishing: The Good, the Bad, and Not Getting Sued
Webinar with Eric Sprinkle
July 17, 8 pm Eastern Time (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT) Click here to register for only $10
FREE if you’re registered for the conference
FREE for everyone who registers for the August 9-12 virtual Write His Answer Conference - $10 for others. Click here to purchase. Registered conferees will receive the Zoom link in an email.
Want to use that brilliant shot on your phone in your next book cover? Does it include family? Friends? Corporate logos or works of art? Which are okay to use, and which aren’t? And why not? There are rules to this, but who can keep track of things like “Assumption of Privacy” and “Fair Use” while trying to self-edit?!? Don’t worry! You focus on the writing, and I’ll help you decode the rules, guidelines, and areas of concern on using beautiful images in your written works— Blog, Indie Pub, Website or Promotions—so that you can happily write your book and not worry about getting sued. Simply show up, and either a) pose a question, or b) share a tip or trick you've also learned about 'images in publishing' and it might get used for a callout in the book Eric will tell you about!
Eric is a professional photographer, but not a lawyer. He's happy to save you some time and effort by sharing his area of expertise with you. Why do you need to become an image expert if you can borrow his knowledge instead?
Putting Off Procrastination
with Donna DeLoretto Brennan Click here to register for only $10
FREE if you’re registered for the conference
What’s keeping you from writing? Kids? Stress? Your favorite TV show? Do you let other things take priority over your writing? In this one-hour Zoom webinar we’ll discuss ways to help manage your time so you can get to some of those things you keep putting off—like writing, research, submitting. etc. And we’ll cover strategies for setting and maintaining your long-term writing goals, including factors to consider when writing those goals. Printable tools will be provided to help you achieve your writing goals.
Donna is part of the Write His Answer team. She was a technical writer for over ten years before becoming a computer programmer. Since leaving the corporate world after her twins were born, she’s had short stories, interviews, and nonfiction articles published online and in print magazines. Donna is a member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG) and the Lancaster Christian Writers Association. She’s served in various capacities on the GLVWG board, including several terms as Conference Chair. She’s always looking for opportunities to encourage others and to share what she’s learned.
FREE if you are registered for the August 9-12 Write His Answer Conference. You'll receive an email with the URL to join this Zoom webinar.
If you are NOT registered for the August 9-12 Write His Answer Conference, you are welcome to come for only $10. Click here to register if you're paying by PayPal. If you prefer to pay by check, mail to 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Make it payable to GPCWC (Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference). If you're concerned it won't get here in time, email me at mbagnull@aol.com so I can send you the webinar URL.
7 Ways in 7 Days
to Pray for a New Start Video replay available soon!
Laura Shaffer, Prayer Coordinator for the August 9-12 virtual Write His Answer Conference and author, with Eric Sprinkle, of six 40 Day Prayer Guides, is offering this webinar free of charge for everyone who is registered for the conference. Others are welcome to attend the June 26, 8 pm Eastern webinar for only $10.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, but don't know the way to start in a new direction? Feeling a sense of urgency to get things done, but don't know where to begin? Why not ask God to direct your creative path? And give you the inspiration, motivation and protection you need to move forward!
If you are registered for the conference, you'll receive an email with the URL to join this Zoom webinar.
If you are not registered for the conference, you are welcome to come for only $10. Click here to register if you're paying by PayPal. If you prefer to pay by check, mail to 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Make it payable to GPCWC (Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference). If you're concerned it won't get here in time, email me at mbagnull@aol.com so I can send you the webinar URL.
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Go, Grow & Write through the Hurts
Saturday, June 10
Video replay of 60-minute Zoom webinar
including PowerPoint slides and handout.
Click here to purchase for only $17.95!
As the director of Christian writers' conferences for 39 years, I've found many come because they want to write about the heartache they have experienced. This 60-minute webinar provides biblical principles for those times that stretch our faith and later become grist for our writing mills. You'll discover how to use your life experiences to help others.
Post-webinar price – only $17.95. Click here to purchase online using PayPal. (You do not need a PayPal account.) Or mail a check payable to Write His Answer to 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
FREE if you register for the August 9-12 Write His Answer Conference. (The Zoom link will be included in your conference registration acknowledgment email.)
Hook Your Readers from the Get-Go;
Hold ’Em to the End
Saturday, April 22, 11 am ET (10 CT, 9 MT, 8 PT)
90-minute Zoom Webinar
Click here to purchase video replay and PowerPoint slides.
With other 1,000 sales to Christian periodicals, I have developed a checklist to help you create, rewrite, and edit your nonfiction (articles and first chapters) so you can be certain you’ll hook ‘em from the get-go and hold ‘em to the end. Early price of $14.95 extended through opening of webinar. Click here to register and pay via PayPal. To pay by check, email me at mbagnull@aol.com to let me know you’re coming. Mail your check to 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
BONUS: As time allows, I’ll invite participants to paste the first 50-100 words of their article or nonfiction book chapter into the chat. Will you hook me?
The video replay, PowerPoint slides, and checklist will be available afterwards.
Put Your Best Foot Forward Webinar Click here to purchase video replay & PowerPoint slides.
March 18, 2023, 11 am Eastern (10 CT, 9 MT, 8 PT)
To make a good impression on an editor, start on your best foot by using the proper manuscript format, knowing the twelve rules for the use of Scripture, and writing effective cover and query letters.
You'll be encouraged by Marlene's hilarious how-NOT-to examples.
Someone has called mistakes "unplanned learning experiences." Marlene has made many, but she persevered and has sold over 1,000 manuscripts to Christian periodicals.
Don't miss this 60-minute webinar followed by Q & A. Replay available.
Through March 16, $14.95. After March 16, $17.95. Click here to register online using PayPal. (You do not need a PayPal account.) Or mail to a check to Marlene Bagnull, 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Christians Writing for a Secular Market Click here to purchase video replay and PowerPoint slides.
with Mary Potter Kenyon
February 25, 2023, 11 am Eastern (10 CT, 9 MT, 8 PT)
There are “Christian writers” and then there are writers who are Christians, and there is a marketplace for both. In this Zoom webinar, Mary will share how God led her down this writing path with concrete examples of faith-filled pieces written to reach an audience that might not have a personal relationship with Jesus. She will also provide information about markets for getting started sharing God’s Word through your own writing. Important: The video will be available to view afterwards if the day and time don’t work for you or you want to watch it again. Through February 22 the cost for this 60-minute webinar is only $14.95. After February 22 the price increases to $17.95. Click here to use PayPal, or you can mail a check payable to Marlene Bagnull to 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Mary's seven books were published by a secular publisher, and she once worked as a reporter for a secular newspaper. Yet, because of her stories, God hit the front page in her small-town newspaper countless times. Readers of her book Refined By Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace learned how faith got her through a dark period in her life. After reading her book Called to Be Creative there is no doubt that it is God who designed each of us to be creative.
Bio: Mary Potter Kenyon graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and is a Therapeutic Art Coach and Certified Grief Educator trained under world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler. Mary is widely published in newspapers, magazines, and anthologies, with essays featured in ten Chicken Soup for the Soul titles. Her seven books include the award-winning “Refined by Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace,” with a foreword by Cecil Murphey, and “Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity.” Her children’s book on grief will be released in April 2024. Mary has been doing public speaking and conducting workshops for spirituality centers, community colleges, women’s groups, churches, and libraries since 2011. She founded the annual Hope & Healing grief retreat and a Faith Writers conference in Dubuque, where she lives with her husband Nick Portzen. Mary and Nick are the new coordinators of the annual Cedar Falls Christian Writers Conference.
Writing Personal Experience Stories
February 4, 2023 Click here to purchase video replay and PowerPoint slides.
In addition to publishing 12 books, I praise God for the over 1,000 sales I've made to Christian periodicals. The bulk of my writing has been from personal experience. In this 90-minute webinar you'll learn the essentials and pitfalls of writing life-changing personal experience stories God can use to change lives.
Click here for the note-taking handout, and click here to print the writer’s checklist below.
If you were unable to be with us, click here to order the 90-minute video replay and PowerPoint slides. Only $17.95. If you prefer not to use PayPal, you can mail a check payable to Marlene Bagnull to 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Going Indie – January 14, 2023 Click here to purchase video replay and PowerPoint slides.
You CAN get your book in print!
"For such a time as this" God has provided the technology to indie publish. But is this the best option for you? How can you avoid making a costly mistake? If you were unable to attend the 90-minute webinar, click here to purchase the video and PowerPoint slides for only $17.95. If you prefer not to use PayPal, you can mail a check payable to Marlene Bagnull to 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Going Indie Webinar Outline
Traditional vs Indie?
Advantages / Disadvantages
Why go indie?
Cautions
https://victoriastrauss.com/writer-beware
https://justpublishingadvice.com
Cooperative, Subsidy, Hybrid?
Go Indie – Do it yourself or build a team?
Christian Indie Publishing Association - https://cipa.podia.com
How-to & cost – See https://writehisanswer.com/booksforwriters, Indie Publishing
Study the craft
Books, courses, coaches
Don’t run ahead of the Lord
Critiquing
Christian Writers Market Guide
Write His Answer Ministries – Thursday morning & evening group meets every other week
Editing
Self-edit - Christian Writers Manual of Style and Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors
Create a style sheet / check-off list
Hiring a professional editor is NOT optional - Christian Writers Market Guide
Typesetting & layout
https://www.bookdesigntemplates.com
Scrivener, Vellum (MAC), InDesign, Quark . . .
Books - How to Format Your Book in Word (Important to use Word’s “Styles”)
Amy Deardon - https://www.ebooklistingservices.com
Proofreading - Multiple eyes needed!
Book - Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authors
Cover design (front and back)
Do it yourself cautions
Recommend https://99designs.com and do Google search
Obtain ISBN & bar code
Bowker Identifier Services - https://www.myidentifiers.com
Set price – Factor in cost of above plus
Printing - https://kdp.amazon.com, https://www.ingrampublisherservices.com
eBook, POD, offset printing
Binding – saddle stitch, perfect bound, wire bound
Shipping
Distributor cost / discount
And critical to include cost of marketing
Marketing – Important, do NOT wait until publication to build your platform
See https://writehisanswer.com/booksforwriters, Marketing
Website, blog, flyers, postcards, trailer, ads . . .
Courses - Book Launch Blueprint or Obscure No More – Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Q & A
Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
