Articles about writing and publishing written by Les
What will readers get when they turn to the last five chapters focusing on communicating for life change in God Moments in My Publishing Life? Let me provide the truly remarkable journey of one chapter: “Earning the Right to be Published.” The story begins in a plane enroute from Chicago to Minneapolis. I opened my…
I have been asked to write reflections as my 90th birthday approaches. Earlier reflections on “God Moments in My Publishing Life” were intended to capture experiences in the publishing world. They did not reflect family background, married life, church life, and community involvements, including a lifelong interest in sports writers’ personality stories.
Where do you go when God shuts door after door? Have you ever had that experience?
If you have decided to write a non-fiction book, say, a personal journey of faith, a self-help or spiritually inspirational book, you may wonder who can help you. After all, trying to get your book published could turn out to be a disappointing adventure if your manuscript does not meet the high standards set by today’s book publishers.
When I grew up, the chewing gum slogan of “double your pleasure” was the centerpiece of an advertising program for Wrigley’s Doublemint gum. Let me introduce you to how you can double your pleasure as a writer.
Does God have a formula for preparing writers? I’m hearing a chorus of “No’s.” God is much too wise — and, after all, look at the diversity of Christian writers.