Hey Creative Christian,
Thrilled to bring you the latest installment of the GospelWise Author Podcast. Whether you're crafting stories or pouring your soul into devotionals, this episode has something for everyone to better understand your Christian publishing options.
🎙️ Episode Spotlight: In this episode, we’re continuing the series on the roles and responsibilities of being a GospelWise Author with a focus on the Caretaker (aka publishing) Persona. Overwhelmed by publishing options, formats, and the business side of being an author? You're not alone! And this episode is for you.
Here are 5 keys you'll learn in this episode:
Understanding Your Publishing Options: Dive into the traditional, independent, and hybrid routes to see which publishing path fits you best.
Mastering the Format Choices: Learn the intricacies of electronic, paperback, hardback, and audiobook formats and how to navigate them.
The Importance of Treating Your Book as a Business: Jeremy shares essential advice on setting up your author business and managing it for success.
Avoiding the Pay-to-Play Trap: Discover why avoiding vanity publishers can save your resources and enhance your publishing journey.
Balancing Creation and Caretaking: Explore how you can both create and caretake your work for greater impact.
Fun Fact from the Episode:
Did you know that audiobooks are currently the fastest-growing format in the publishing space? Some publishers are selling more audiobooks than eBooks these days! You might want to consider releasing your book in this format if you haven’t already.
Whether it's traditional, independent, or hybrid, each path of the publishing process offers unique advantages. Take time to find the perfect route for your message. Your role as a caretaker means choosing wisely for your publishing journey, so I hope these insights and actionable advice will help.
If this episode sparks a new idea or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out at jeremy@crossandpen.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and support you on your author journey!
And don't forget to check out the Fast Guide to Publishing your book at crossandpenn.com/fastpublish for more expert guidance. The training will help you set up your publishing platform and publish your book in under 2 hours.
Until next time, let's create for Christ together 🖊️
/ jeremy
PS: Remember, you are fully equipped and inspired to wield your pen for Christ! Get your roadmap for your creative journey.
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