Official website of christian literary agent steve laube. We focus primarily in the christian marketplace and have put together an outstanding gallery of authors and speakers whose books continue to make an impact throughout the world. During this period, anglosaxons were christians, but they hadnt been for very long. Book cover quotes and author endorsements dudette reads.
It is by david sanford, a published author, editor, and literary agent for more than 300 books who now serves on the leadership team at corban university. Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency. Greenleaf has a few key practices for your endorsements. Yesterday, i was talking to an 84yearold woman in portland. A guide to writing a book endorsement howgate publishing. White is a good example of an author who went after endorsements. How to get incredible endorsements and blurbs for your book. I have received the following endorsements for my book man and woman, one in christ man and woman, one in christ subjects every pauline text that deals with women to careful scrutiny, and this means this book is a mustread for anyone doing serious study or preaching about these texts. Games systems were appreciative of my comments, and offered me many free packs of cards or large sums of money as a charming gesture of goodwill, i should be happy to accept such tokens without compromising my. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any websites or other sources.
When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. For example, when i see mark devers name on a book, it tells me a lot. Endorsements for moses shocked in the desert first of all, i know that all of you will enjoy getting to know alane haynes as an author. You see, i wrote a book and this is the next step for me in the weird process of figuring out how to get that pile of rubbish sold and published once and for all. With so many books to choose from, how do readers know which is the most suitable for them. Smith this absorbing debut explores that most profound mystery of all. They think its improbable that someone who is well known or famous would go. General petraeus has, by his own hand, become a quintessential poster child of this fundamentalist christian religious predation, via his unadulterated and shocking public endorsement of a book touting both christian supremacy and exceptionalism, mrff founder michael weinstein expressed in a statement to. Every bad joke, every endorsement deal, all of the things that a typical host would normally get creamed for, people dont mind, because they know i dont cheat when it comes to the work i actually try. Usually only one can go on the cover, and that would generally be from someone very high status to your audience. It seems like ive been writing a lot about book signings lately, most likely because my minibook tour has made me think about events more. The following is an example of an endorsement form to a potential endorser for my most recent book, looking for god in all the right places. The process of writing the book foreword is reduced down to four easy steps.
The opening paragraph should introduce the purpose of the letter, the nominee, and the reason for the nomination. Mar 14, 2018 great book marketing ideas that will get people snapping up your novel or nonfiction masterpiece. Marriage by the book is a lifechanging series that will bring christ into your. Jan 30, 2020 she wants focus on the family, which originally published the book in partnership with integrity publishing, to drop its endorsement. The endorsements found in fiction generally come from fellow authors who write the same genre or magazine writers who were privy to galley copies prior to a books official. Petraeus endorsement of faithbased military book draws. These are more frequently found in nonfiction texts and howtos. And if, even in this technological and social mediadriven world, word of mouth is still the most effective form of marketing, then getting endorsements from the right people is well worth your time. Games systems, and this is an unbiased endorsement. Your heart will heala gentle guided journal for getting over anyone, by chrissy stockton, will help you uncover inner peace and the strength to move on.
Endorsement of authors credibility by others, awards, or some other social proof, if available. Your 4step plan to secure impressive book endorsements. Beowulf was written in england in the late 1st millennium. Create a simple, package with all your information and materials to send via email. Study existing book endorsements to get a sense of their brevity one to. Here is how to get celebrities to endorse your book. Default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort. Russells book is also for testmakers, measurement experts, and psychometricians concerned with how to apply ubiquitous, networked technologies toward improving the design, administration and implementation of large scale testing and assessment in. Endorsement is a support, authorization, approval of something, while writing a letter of endorsement you have to show advocating to a person, an idea, a movement, or an organization. Book endorsements i have received the following endorsements for my book man and woman, one in christ man and woman, one in christ subjects every pauline text that deals with women to careful scrutiny, and this means this book is a mustread for anyone doing serious study or preaching about these texts. There are sections in this sample proposal that you may or may not want to include. She wants focus on the family, which originally published the book in partnership with integrity publishing, to drop its endorsement. I was able to leverage my endorsement by a top influencer to promote my book on social media, on my website, and even on webinars and speaking engagements.
Thats right, they will ask you to write a few examples that they can choose from. It wouldnt do much good for me to write an endorsement for a book on auto mechanics or nuclear fusion. Move by greg l hawkins and cally parkinson, a nonfiction book which surveys 1,000 churches to determine whether church goers are. I love the way alane writes and continues to help the reader become one with what she is writing. St paul had to refute a charge of this type made by opponents because of his attitude to the mosaic law romans 3.
Jan 30, 2014 i usually dont pay attention to quotes on a book cover, so its kind of funny how i just added a book to my tbr list because the cover had an endorsement quote from my favorite author and then i read your discussion post, haha. Soliciting endorsement is an essential tactic for building every brand. I am writing in support of susie scouts candidacy for the volunteer of excellence award. Having an endorsement from someone respected in your field can lead to increased credibility for you as an author and your book. Sample new book proposal below is a sample of a complete and exhaustive book proposal for a christian nonfiction manuscript. Endorsements imply a promise that what is in the book is worth your time. Alane is a godly woman of faith who is aligned apostolically in the region. The closing of the letter must include the writers name, service unit name as well as her address email and phone number. She had been afraid of god and always thought he was miffed at. Getting coverage for your book with these trusted christian influencers is vitally important for securing christian readers confidence that your book is worth their investment of. A books subtitle shores up the book title and helps tell the reader what to expect to get inside the book.
Explore 63 endorsement quotes by authors including anna wintour, mike rowe, and camille paglia at brainyquote. How to get testimonials for your book authority publishing. Marketing books in the christian marketplace by sarah bolme. So many christian books really have very little to say that is not derived from other books and so many others are poorly written.
Ongoing education programs delivered facetoface and online, the weekly book publishing tips ezine, webinars, memberonly events, monthly live programs, and the mini oneday extravaganzas are tools designed for authors pre, during and post publishing of their books. Worse yet, on page 150, sweeet said that sometimes the christian life is like learning to dance the salsa, then he put a citation mark on this totally innocuous phrase. Jul, 2009 as i read more and more books, i quickly learn the people whose endorsements mean more to me than others. While on the road, ive been jotting down more ideas that arent in my 14 book signing tips for authors, and ive already done one blog post from the road about making a classic mistake at an event rather than go back and add a bunch of material.
You should introduce different types of information with different aspects, to make sure what kind of effects the endorsement is going to leave. Even if youve written a great title for your book, a subtitle can provide more pertinent information to help draw the reader in and prompt them to open the book, learn more, and, hopefully, buy it. Includes tips on building mailing lists, running promotions and advertising. You could place endorsements or blurbs on the back cover of your book, the praise sheet, or even the front cover, as you can see from my endorsement example below. How to create and write a powerful book foreword that will help build your credibility and status, and help the books author sell more books. As i read more and more books, i quickly learn the people whose endorsements mean more to me than others.
Ive been thinking a fair bit lately about endorsements or blurbs, if you. Our years of experience and success brings a unique service to our clients. Keep it short, succinct, and simple, unless the author encouraged you to write something longer. Mar 08, 2017 we got their endorsement the next week. How to write a compelling book endorsement the top 5 rules. How to write good christian nonfiction fencing with ink. As you gather endorsements sometimes referred to as blurbs for you book, youll want to keep a few things in mind. Blurb distinct from the back book cover blurb is this 12 line endorsement of a book by a celebrity or another author that sits on the books front cover. Music, loss and mental illness are the three things that come to my mind when i look back on it. Shes been a christian all her life, but this book enabled her to see for the first time that god loved her individually and unconditionally.
Ophites and nicolaitans taught that since matter was opposed to the spirit. However, no one has asked me to endorse a book by dembski that is filled with mathematics, since i. A books endorsements are like wordofmouth advertising, says larry james. The stranded, walking a fine line between reality and illusion, constantly weaving through disappointment and hope, despite all, never stop dreaming of empathy and good feeling, while craving for attention and endorsement. They may change a word or two around, but for the most part you will be crafting your own endorsement. The bottom line is that endorsements do enhance the credibility of a book so dont be afraid to pursue them with gusto. The best blurbs come from someone with a reputation in the same space. What if james patterson agreed to endorse your book. Can a bestselling christian marriage book about love and. So many christian books really have very little to say that is not derived from.
For example, when i see mark devers name on a book, it tells me a lot about that bookit is a valuable endorsement. The good news is, with a little bit of effort on your part, you can get industry influencers and busy celebrities to endorse your books and you wont have to pay a fee. Wright, the author would be rightly elated and the potential reader would be rightly impressed. The steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. Jun 09, 2014 imagine if you had endorsed a book by bernie madoff. You should introduce different types of information with different aspects, to make sure what kind of effects the endorsement is. Jan 28, 2019 an endorsement is a recommendation by someone in the same field or someone with some clout in the arena. This post also comes with a free downloadable checklist to help you promote your book. Any view which holds that christians are freed by grace from obligations of any moral law. There are a couple of books i endorsed early on for which i would no longer provide an.
She had been afraid of god and always thought he was miffed at her because she couldnt be perfect, but now she is free. Imagine having an influencer give your book a thumbs up, and the marketing opportunities it will provide. Russells book is also for testmakers, measurement experts, and psychometricians concerned with how to apply ubiquitous, networked technologies toward improving the design, administration and implementation of large scale testing and assessment in u. Readers should be aware that the websites listed in this book may change. Gayle forman, new york times bestseller of if i stay and if i go this book, i have read, and love is not what first comes to mind. Other christian heresies heresy description origin official condemnation other antinomianism. Jul 23, 2010 references are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any websites or other sources. This takes a little more work, however the details will give the volunteer selection committee what they need to make.
Mar 28, 2016 for example, if a book on new testament theology received an endorsement from n. The following is an example of an endorsement form to a potential endorser for my most recent book, looking for god. Here are a few examples of great blurbs for a few of greenleafs recent titles. Thus, i asked philosopher and mathematician, william dembski, to endorse my book, christian apologetics 2011. When you are browsing a book title do you look at the endorsements or notice who wrote the foreword or introduction. From classic anthems and beloved gospel standards to a wide array of musthave hymns and new worship favorites arranged for congregational singing, here.
Authoryou is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the author who wants to be seriously successful. The examples above show how the volunteer recognition committee looks for details including, impact and results. Those blurbs on the back of a book that exclaim a real masterpiece. Sweet quotes the bible, but puts the quotes in the reference pages. A guide for selfpublishers use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. From classic anthems and beloved gospel standards to a wide array of musthave hymns and new worship favorites arranged for congregational singing, heres the perfect worship resource for every tradition and generation. Here is a disclaimer from a motivational book written in the chicken soup style, containing different chapters from different authors. I know that mark puts a lot of thought into his endorsements and that he is very careful with what he puts his name to. Even someone walking down the street wearing a tshirt with a logo is a type of endorsement.
To understand why celebrities will give you an endorsement, even if they dont know you, see part 1 of this series why you should ask barbara corcoran for an endorsement. How to get endorsements that increase the credibility of. How to write a legal disclaimer for your book alicia dunams. Endorsement quotes 31 quotes meet your next favorite book. Testimonials, recommendations, and endorsements by pastors and. They think its improbable that someone who is well known or famous would go out. Study existing book endorsements to get a sense of their brevity one to three sentences and structure. I want to encourage quality by providing endorsements for books that are genuinely wellwritten and objectively good. The key to having celebrities endorse your book is to put in time up front, and to make it as easy as possible for them to say yes. My names charles, im slightly crazy about church, and i created this website because i dont know what to do next. Great book marketing ideas that will get people snapping up your novel or nonfiction masterpiece. Simply put, this is the most technically proficient study ever published on women in. Godly writers the beginners guide for christian writers.
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