Christian publishing’s largest fiction-focused writers conference creates new opportunities

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Christian publishing’s largest fiction-focused writers conference creates new opportunities The ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) conference has frequently been touted as the “high point of the year” for many Christian fiction authors and aspiring writers. Drawing attendees from both North America and internationally, ACFW’s conference is known for bringing together writers, agents, editors, high caliber writing instructors, mentors, and industry guests for its annual gathering. The in-person conference for 2020 was of necessity postponed until 2021. But creativity is a…

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ECPA PubU goes online in series of daily webinars in September

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ECPA PubU goes online in series of daily webinars in September Beginning on August 31, ECPA will present PubU Online, a reimagined version of the industry’s annual Publishing University. Following the overall theme, Publishing in a Time of Crisis, PubU Online will feature 20+ webinars—one per day—in four training tracks: Diversity & Inclusion | Mondays | September 1, 14, 21, 28 Marketing | Tuesdays | September 8, 15, 22, 29 Editorial | Wednesdays | September 9. 16, 23, 30 Data-Delivery-Workflow | Thursdays | September 3, 10….

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Freight Forwarder Meadows Wye becomes ECPA business solutions provider

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Freight Forwarder Meadows Wye becomes ECPA business solutions provider Meadows Wye now providing special discount program to ECPA members ECPA announces the addition of a new business solutions program for its members through Meadows Wye freight forwarding and US customs brokerage.  Meadows Wye will now provide an exclusive discount package for ECPA members in need of freight and customs services. Meadows Wye specializes in international transportation and customs brokerage for the print and publishing Industry.  They have wholly owned operations at…

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Tyndale House Publishers releases Karen Stiller’s memoir in essays, “The Minister’s Wife”

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Tyndale House Publishers releases Karen Stiller’s memoir in essays, “The Minister’s Wife” CAROL STREAM, Ill. (May 7, 2020)—Karen Stiller, senior editor of the Canadian magazine Faith Today, has written The Minister’s Wife, a memoir in essays that transports you into one woman’s life, while inspiring you to think differently about your own. Karen never expected to be a minister’s wife. And the life she discovered was more challenging—and more beautiful—than she could have anticipated. As she shares her own deep-from-the-heart experiences, she welcomes us to…

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IPG adds five publishers to distribution programs

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IPG adds five publishers to distribution programs CHICAGO, IL— Independent Publishers Group (IPG) has added five new publishers to its general and Spanish distribution programs. In IPG’s general distribution program, Connell Publishing started on November 1, 2019, and KiCam expanded its distribution to include print books on January 1, 2020. Connell Publishing has two ongoing series: Connell Guides, a series of 62 study guides on literature and history, and All You Need to Know, short introductions about history, politics, current affairs and philosophy. KiCam is…

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Christian Book Award finalists announced tomorrow: Winners to be announced in online broadcast

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Christian Book Award finalists announced tomorrow: Winners to be announced in online broadcast ECPA will be announcing the Christian Book Award® finalists in twelve categories tomorrow, March 31. The winners in each category, plus the Book of the Year Award, will be announced in a virtual Awards Celebration, held on May 5. “More than ever, it’s important celebrate and publicize the outstanding books and Bibles produced by ECPA publishers,” states ECPA president Stan Jantz. “The church and our nation are looking…

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Christian Publishing Veterans Launch Consulting Firm

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Christian Publishing Veterans Launch Consulting Firm David Moberg, formerly group publisher of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Byron Williamson, former president and CEO of Worthy Publishing, are jointly launching a consulting firm. Moberg | Williamson Consulting will serve publishers and other mass media clients in areas such as new growth strategies, creative content development, sales opportunities, and management, according to a press release. Prior to the new consulting firm, Moberg spent nearly 30 years with Thomas Nelson and HarperCollins Christian Publishing….

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New edition of “Christian Publishing 101” for writers features ECPA president Stan Jantz

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New edition of “Christian Publishing 101” for writers features ECPA president Stan Jantz GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Credo House Publishers announces a new edition of Christian Publishing 101: The comprehensive guide to writing well and publishing successfully—for new authors, editors, and studentsby Ann Byle that features three new chapters by elite publishing professionals. Stan Jantz, President and CEO of the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association, answers questions in the book about the Christian publishing industry today, highlighting the bright spots for Christian publishers…

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Jennie Allen’s “Get Out of Your Head” hits five national best sellers lists including #2 on New York Times

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Jennie Allen’s “Get Out of Your Head” hits five national best sellers lists including #2 on New York Times Colorado Springs, Colorado (February 10, 2020)—IF:Gathering founder and visionary Jennie Allen has made her debut on the New York Times Best Sellers list, coming in at #2 in the Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous category following the release of her latest book, Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts (January 28, 2020, WaterBrook). The book also earned #9 on the USA Today Best-Selling Books List, #3 on Wall…

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Second annual European Christian Rights Fair & Training Day set for March 16-18 in Krakow

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Second annual European Christian Rights Fair & Training Day set for March 16-18 in Krakow ECPA will again host the European Christian Rights Fair & Training Day to be held in Krakow, Poland, March 16-18, 2020 at the Domus Mater Retreat Center. Rights and sales professionals from around the world are encouraged to attend this three-day event presented in cooperation between ECPA, LSRA, and CLC International – providing opportunity to have face-to-face conversations with key rights and licensing managers in the Christian…

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WFYL to launch “Christian Publishing Online Summit” for authors

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WFYL to launch “Christian Publishing Online Summit” for authors Writing For Your Life is sponsoring the free 2020 Christian Publishing Online Summit that will feature acquisition editors and executives from top Christian publishing houses. The online summit is intended for all authors across the spectrum of Christian publishing interested in getting published.  Starts tomorrow, February 4. More…

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Karen Swallow Prior confirmed as speaker at ECPA Leadership Summit, May 5-6 in Nashville

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Karen Swallow Prior confirmed as speaker at ECPA Leadership Summit, May 5-6 in Nashville Karen Swallow Prior, professor and author, has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming ECPA Leadership Summit, held May 5-6 at the Nashville Airport Marriott in Nashville, Tenn.  Other speakers confirmed include NPD industry analyst Kristen McLean, AAP CEO Maria Pallante, and Chelsea Langston Bombino, CEO of the Center for Public Justice.  The conference plans to explore how publishing shapes the future with speakers addressing evangelicalism, the…

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Oasis Family Media acquires full Edgar Rice Burroughs collection

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Oasis Family Media acquires full Edgar Rice Burroughs collection Publisher bringing 80-plus titles to audio, including Tarzan and John Carter of Mars books CAROL STREAM, IL, January 16, 2020—Oasis Audio, a leading independent audiobook publisher, today announced that they have obtained an exclusive master audiobook license with Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company that manages the worldwide rights to the creator of the iconic characters Tarzan®, John Carter of Mars®, Carson of Venus® and many others. The agreement between Oasis Family…

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Mountain Brook Ink launches new Speculative Fiction Imprint

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Mountain Brook Ink launches new Speculative Fiction Imprint Mountain Brook Ink Celebrates Growth with New Imprint, Mountain Brook Fire WHITE SALMON, WA., DEC. 22, 2019 — Mountain Brook Ink is launching a new speculative fiction imprint, Mountain Brook Fire, dedicated to Christian and clean speculative fiction for upper middle grade, young adult, and adult audiences. Since its beginning in 2014, small press Mountain Brook Ink (MBI) has published inspirational adult and young adult fiction of all kinds, from romance, to…

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