Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace, Second Edition [Paperback]

Sarah Bolme (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

Packed with valuable information on promoting books in the Christian marketplace, this book is the perfect resource for publishers and authors. Chalk full of specific resources with contact information, Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace walks you step-by-step through the various aspects of book promotion. This second edition has been updated and expanded. This new addition includes chapters on leveraging social networking and the Urban market. This is the essential resource for anyone involved in producing and promoting Christian books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: CREST Publications; 2 edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972554688
• ISBN-13: 978-0972554688
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,433,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sarah Bolme is the Director of Christian Small Publishers Association (www.christianpublishers.net), the owner of Crest Publications, and the author of 7 books including the award-winning Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace (www.marketingchristianbooks.com)and numerous articles.

A clinical social worker by education and experience, Sarah stumbled into the world of publishing after her two self-help books were published by a small publisher. Sarah and her husband, a fiction author, then collaborated on a set of board books for infants and toddlers after the birth of their children. After much thought and research, they decided to publish the project themselves. This decision led to the creation of Crest Publications and Sarah's journey into marketing.

Navigating the Christian marketplace began as a rather solitary learning experience for Sarah as no guide books or associations were available for marketing in this unique marketplace. After meeting and dialoging with other small and self-publishers marketing books in the Christian marketplace, it became clear that an organization was needed to provide assistance and information to new and emerging publishers. Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) was founded in January 2004 with Sarah Bolme as Director.

Sarah's passion is educating others to help them improve their situation whether that is helping them get unstuck in their lives through counseling, learning and applying Biblical truths, or marketing their books into the Christian marketplace.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the Garage and Into the Hands of Readers!, August 27, 2009

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Kim "Kim Martinez" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace, Second Edition (Paperback)

The only thing worse than not writing at all is having a stack of your books sitting in the garage - unsold, taking up space, taunting you.

After all, sitting in the garage is just one step above sitting in the computer; which is only a half-a-step above the ideas rolling around, trapped inside your head, right?

Will anybody ever read my stuff?

Sarah Bolme has the answer! (And it's affirmative) Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace is just the book to help get those books out of the garage, onto shelves, and into the hands of happy readers.

Although this book is primarily for the self-published, it has tidbits that will help the pre-published and those who are going through publishing houses. From a birds-eye view to the fine details, Sarah walks us through the world of retail and helps us learn how to get our books sold.

Seriously - this book is incredibly helpful. It is really practical, with easy to implement steps and tips. It isn't a book to read once - it is a resource. One that you will buy and keep on your shelf for frequent referral. I look forward to the updates as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 3, 2010

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J. S. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace, Second Edition (Paperback)

Some of the references to organizations may not be current but it is still a great book.

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST CHRISTIAN MARKETING BOOK I HAVE READ, August 5, 2009

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Mary Battle (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace, Second Edition (Paperback)

"Sarah Bolme has distinguished herself as a leading publisher and author in her latest book, Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace. In her book, Bolme reveals the secret to successful marketing for authors and publishers alike. She unveils countless valuable tips, web resources, and easy to follow instructions on marketing in the Christian book industry. This book is an essential tool for all Christian authors and publishers."
Mary Battle, Publisher
& Author of A Lifetime of Treasures & The Mighty Jacob
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