Fourth Edition of the Classic ‘The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style’ Provides Answers to the Most Pressing Questions of Writers, Editors, and Proofreaders

Fourth Edition of the Classic ‘The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style’ Provides Answers to the Most Pressing Questions of Writers, Editors, and Proofreaders Concentrates on Particular Issues Involved in Religious Writing  Contact:  Trinity McFadden Senior Manager of Publicity tel:   616-698-3514 web:  trinity.mcfadden@ harpercollins.com Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 29 2016— The fourth edition of the standard style guide of the Christian publishing industry, The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style (on sale Aug. 30), compiled by veteran Zondervan editor Robert Hudson, contains clear guidance on style questions related to religious…

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AtlasBooks signs Christian Focus Publications for North American distribution

AtlasBooks signs Christian Focus Publications for North American distribution Media Contact: Kristen M. Steele Director of Marketing & PR 419.281.5100 x1410, desk ASHLAND, Ohio (August 10, 2016) – AtlasBooks, the distribution division of Bookmasters, has signed a new sales and distribution agreement with Scotland-based evangelical publisher Christian Focus Publications. Founded in the early 1970’s, Christian Focus has 1,300 active titles and publishes 50 new titles each year. The titles in their four imprints (Christian Focus, CF4K, Christian Heritage, and Mentor) span across categories including…

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BEN-HUR: A Tale of the Christ—Modernized Epic Novel Releasing from Tyndale House Publishers in Advance of Major Motion Picture from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures

BEN-HUR: A Tale of the Christ—Modernized Epic Novel Releasing from Tyndale House Publishers in Advance of Major Motion Picture from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures Author Carol Wallace, Great-Great-Granddaughter of Original Author Lew Wallace, Breathes New Life into Classic Novel for Today’s Audience, Releasing on July 19 from Tyndale House Publishers BEN-HUR Novel PR Contact: Katie Dodillet, 630-784-5275 katiedodillet@tyndale.com CAROL STREAM, Ill. – July 14, 2016 – As one of the bestselling stories of all time, Lew Wallace’s Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has captivated and…

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Janette Oke Named ACFW Lifetime Achievement Recipient Carol Award Finalists Announced

Janette Oke Named ACFW Lifetime Achievement Recipient Carol Award Finalists Announced CINCINATTI, OH:  At a press conference at CBA’s UNITE International Christian Retail Show in Cincinnati, OH, American Christian Fiction Writers announced the 2016 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient—Janette Oke. “Janette Oke’s Love Comes Softlyseries opened untold opportunities for faith-based novels,” said ACFW CEO Colleen Coble, “Would any of us who write for that market be writing today if not for the impact of her novels?” Though her initial novel launched…

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Bible Gateway Interviews: Tim Challies, Leland Ryken

Bible Gateway Interviews Tim Challies on Visual Theology We live in an image-based culture in which we increasingly rely upon visuals to help us understand new and difficult concepts. Infographics convey data, concepts, and ideas in fresh new ways. God used visuals to teach truth to his people. The tabernacle of the Old Testament was a visual representation of humanity’s distance from God and God’s condescension to his people. The sacraments of the New Testament are visual representations of humanity’s sin…

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HarperCollins Christian Publishing names Jerri Helms senior director, Digital Marketing Strategy

HarperCollins Christian Publishing names Jerri Helms senior director, Digital Marketing Strategy Media Contact: Casey Harrell Director, Corporate Communications tel:    615-902-1109 web: casey.harrell@harpercollins.com (Nashville, TN) May 26, 2016—HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) announces an expanded role for Jerri Helms to senior director, Digital Marketing Strategy.   While continuing to lead digital marketing efforts for the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Bible brands, she will assume an expanded role that incorporates digital strategies across the company. Helms joined Zondervan in 2008 as marketing director for Symtio.  After…

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