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Lisa Copen

Christian Authors Connection

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Christian Authors Connection

Group for authors of Christian books who would like to interact/network with others, and brainstorm ways to help Christian and secular booksellers with promotional ideas. Booksellers are welcome to participate and offer suggestions on their needs.

Website: http://youcansellmorebooks.wordpress.com/
Members: 289
Latest Activity: Jan 3

Looking for Good Book Marketing Tips?

Are you Twittering? Please follow me for all the gobs of info I want to share here but just don't have time to post it all.

I'm Lisa Copen, the founder of Christian Authors Connection. There are lots of people who sign up for this group, but then are too busy to post. I try to send out a weekly question for people to respond to, but even then we just get a few responses. Let me know what we can do to best serve your needs.

Through consistent small steps anyone can build that "platform" you hear so much about. I hope you will visit my web site for more articles, and information on my book marketing ebooks where I've tried to put all this information together!

Discussion Forum

Aaron Jones

My Black Soul Cries

Started by Aaron Jones Jan 3.

Dianne G. Sagan

How do you use Twitter to promote your books? 5 Replies

Started by Dianne G. Sagan. Last reply by Smitty Jan 2.

Smitty

The Close Of 2009 & The Year To Come 1 Reply

Started by Smitty. Last reply by Deborah McCarragher Dec. 24, 2009.

Lisa Copen

What form of media do you use for promotion besides the internet? 10 Replies

Started by Lisa Copen. Last reply by Smitty Dec. 23, 2009.

Smitty

What Projects Are You Currently Working On 7 Replies

Started by Smitty. Last reply by Smitty Dec. 19, 2009.

Smitty

Marketing Ideas For 2010 3 Replies

Started by Smitty. Last reply by Smitty Dec. 4, 2009.

Lisa Copen

List Your Twitter Address! 20 Replies

Started by Lisa Copen. Last reply by Smitty Nov. 19, 2009.

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Sherita Searcy "The Ultimate You" Comment by Sherita Searcy "The Ultimate You" on August 8, 2008 at 9:22am
Hello everyone...I am new to the group and wanted to say hello. I am the author of a book called "The Ultimate You: Becoming Successful in Purpose Past Fear." I am in the process of working on "The Ultimate You: The Workbook." Smile. I can't wait to connect with all of you and gain inspiration to complete and market my book. God bless.
Tonya Jones Comment by Tonya Jones on August 8, 2008 at 6:10am
I have two Christian Inspirational books that I self-published through my own publishing company. I would like a listing of book expos and places I can go market my book if anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it!
God Bless
Minister Tonya Jones
www.godswordspoken.com
Lisa Copen Comment by Lisa Copen on August 4, 2008 at 1:13pm
Hi, Friends,
As the founder of this group, I am embarassed to say I've not posted more. I've been swamped! I did make it to the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS/CBA) in July. I signed books at the CLASS booth (Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend www.beyondcasseroles.com") I also attended the AWSA conference (a women's writer's group) and I had the awesome opportunity to be a mentor for CLASS (Christian Leaders Authors and Speakers). It was as the "marketing expert" for the book proposal Blitz workshop two afternoons.

I have to say that I really felt like I was able to make a difference in helping people find creative ways to market their books. I was given 2 book proposals to look over while the introductory speaker was talking, and come up with as much marketing information as I could for them. And I did it! The other times I walked around and talked with whoever needed help. One woman wanted marketing ideas for a CD that people would listen to while driving through the Smokey Mountains. We had a whole page of things for her to follow up on. Fortunately, I finished my first ebook, "50 Sales Tips so You Can Sell More Books" beforehand and I had these for sale on the back table.

I loved what I was doing and it was refreshing to be able to work with Christians too. Too often when I go to book marketing events, etc. I am sitting beside people writing books on "Sex Secrets" or "Gambling Tricks." What a nice change.

I'll soon be posting information about my ebook and I am also doing book marketing consulting by phone for an hourly rate just in case anyone is interested. I do ministry (www.restministries.org) as my "full time" work and have been using all my experiences in my ebooks, as well as taking my own advice and putting things to work for the ministry that I know I should have been doing before (like pursing some catalog sales for books, etc.)

Will anyone be going to Glorieta Christian Writers conference in Oct? I plan to be there, but am having hand surgery (rheumatoid arthritis...) in September, so praying it will all go smoothly.

Bless you!
Lisa
Rhonda Jones Comment by Rhonda Jones on August 2, 2008 at 1:41am
I have been selling my Christian Meditation and Affirmation CDs on my website and Amazon for several years. I really want to take my promotions to the next level. I would appreciate any publicity/marketing suggestions, recommendations, or service that I would benefit from or that has brought you great success. Please visit my website at http://www.thechristianmeditator.com and let me know. I also published a free eCourse and eBook titled, 18 Weeks to Greater Peace, Joy, and Intimacy with God.
Blessings, Rhonda
MarkCraythorn Comment by MarkCraythorn on July 28, 2008 at 9:43pm
I decided to self-publish my book titled God and Email through createspace.com. Apart from paying $35 for the copyright application, the entire process did not cost me anything. I even have started selling on amazon.com. And yes ... I know that marketing will be everything from this point.

If you are interested the full book is available at http://www.amazon.com/God-email-Real-life-encounters/dp/1438209436/

This book is filled with real life emails. The emails contain within them some of the normal daily struggles of life that we all go through. Some of the emails are from ordinary people, and some of them are from church leaders. Perhaps you will be able to identify with some of the situations in which these people found themselves? - What if God were to talk directly to you? - What would you ask Him? - How might that change your life? I invite you to join me on a journey to discover what might happen in your life if God were to begin talking directly to you. Come and explore the possibilities with me.

The book also contains my personal spiritual journey from agnosticism to faith in Christ and provides compelling evidence for belief in a very personal God.

I am still experimenting with a rudimentary website as well http://www.godandemail.com . The first year was free; so that for me was also a good place to start.
D Tyler Brown Comment by D Tyler Brown on July 23, 2008 at 6:42pm
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D Tyler Brown Comment by D Tyler Brown on July 23, 2008 at 6:37pm
(revised) Comment by D Tyler Brown on May 26, 2008 at 1:09pm

Contact me if anyone is interested in being a guest on my show. It airs "LIVE" every Monday, 10am Central Time. I interview non-fiction, inspirations and Christian authors and guests. Contact information: 713.504.3092 http://www.dtylerbrownministries.com
e-mail:dtylerbrown@yahoo.com
Dee Comment by Dee on July 16, 2008 at 9:45pm
Hi, all. I see some familiar faces. Can't wait to get to know more of you.
Susan Majette Comment by Susan Majette on June 9, 2008 at 12:25pm
I'm looking for a publicist to help me market my newly released book -- When Reality Shines. Any suggestions or recommendations?
D Tyler Brown Comment by D Tyler Brown on May 26, 2008 at 1:09pm
Listen to Fresh Hope Talk Show on internet talk radio

Contact me if anyone is interested in being a guest on my show. It airs "LIVE" every Monday, 10am Central Time. I interview non-fiction, inspirations and Christian authors and guests. Contact information: 713.504.3092 http://www.dtylerbrown@windstream.net
 

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Lisa Copen Smitty Aaron Jones Lynn Pinder Douglas J Archambault Linda Wright Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Willie B White Stephen F. Caravana Eliza Earsman Dianne G. Sagan Scott A. Shuford David Hicks Kathie M. Thomas Sheila Deeth Christine blake Shamielle Katherine Harms Feon Davis Chris Adams Andy Deane Lynnette Bonner K.M. Johnson sana jacquelin Deborah McCarragher Felice Gerwitz Jennifer Saake John Oarc P. M. Morris Donald James Parker
 
 

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