Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Excellent Meeting!

Hey, everyone!

Fantastic turn out last night - and thank you for the excellent meeting last night. We were blessed to have Brett Burner come and share with us his extensive knowledge on E-Books, Print on Demand, and his views on what makes a Christian Book.

For more information, please go to www.lamppostpubs.com

And, for an exciting article on Brett's mission -- read this review:

Worship & The Arts


For anyone who is interested, here is a You Tube Promotion from Zondervan for Brett's graphic novel: Hand of the MorningStar...a must read for all ages...



Take care and God bless each of you in your writing endeavors. If you have questions or comments you would like to share with the group as a whole, please post them here. Brett will be notified, and can post responses on our blog.

~Ashley

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Meeting Preparation - 9/23 - An evening with LampPost Publications

Hello, everyone!

I'd like to invite you all to come meet Brett Burner of LampPost Publications!

Brett is joining us next Tuesday, September 23 at Promise Land Christian Bookstore - to discuss the varying aspects of Print on Demand publishing, and share his knowledge on the publishing process as a whole.

The questions we've asked him to talk on (and I'm sure there are many more good ones) are:

Everyone is invited to attend. At 7 p.m. on October 23, Brett Burner of Lamp Post Publishing will be our speak to the group at Promise Land bookstore on the 79 South/Temecula Parkway east of Pechanga Parkway. Turn in at the Longs Drug Store and go left to find Promise Land on the right.

Questions Brett will answer are:

  • What is a POD publisher?

  • What types of books do you publish / are you planning on publishing in 2009 & beyond?

  • How many authors do you work with?

  • How do authors find you, or vice versa?

  • What makes a query standout for you?

  • What happens after the contract is signed? Editorial process to E-book and print.

  • What sort of marketing do you do to support your authors? reviews? book signings? etc.?

  • Where do you see E-books going in the future?


  • Thanks for joining us for this exciting, informative meeting! and be sure to post your questions here so that we can alert him ahead of time! :)

    Have a wonderful day, and many blessings on your writing as the conference approaches! wish I could join you...

    ~Ashley