We understand the writing journey can be hard and sometimes you need some advice and encouragement along the way. Bookmark this page and check back often for all kinds of encouragement and advice on topics ranging from marketing to publishing to writing tips.

Writing

• Common Writing Obstacles and Solutions
  To help you accept and ultimately triumph over common artistic difficulties, our experienced professionals have detailed the best solutions to four common problems. Read more...
  
  
• Principle of Good Writing 
  Writing is difficult, especially when you're capturing a complex character or personal message that you want to communicate to your Christian audience. In order to create a manuscript that you and others will love, you must start the writing process first, and you must also keep yourself motivated enough to bring your praiseworthy story or inspiring collection to fruition. Read more...
  
  
• Writing Real Characters in Christian Fiction 
  Communicating a positive, redemptive message, but still being real with your characters and the situations they are dealing with is not easy, but it can be accomplished within your Christian fiction book. Read more...
  

• Author Chris Coppernoll Discusses Challenges to Writing Christian Fiction
  Although he had previously written a number of successful non-fiction titles, Chris felt the creative need to express his faith though the medium of fiction, which proved more difficult to break into than one might expect given his stature in the industry. Read more...
  
  
• Possibilities and Ideas for Writing a Book
  Generating writing ideas happens at different rates for every author. For some, it's an easy process, for others, ideas rarely come. No matter where you fall on the idea spectrum, this article will hopefully spark something inside of you even if you've never written a book or you're working on your tenth. Read more...
  
  
• Three Tips for Writing a Children's Book
  Writing a children's book may sound easy, but if you've ever tried to write one you know that it's not as easy as it sounds. No matter where you are at in the process of writing your children's book, this article will guide you in writing and publishing Christian children's books. Read more... 
  

Marketing

• The Impact of a Press Release 
  Launch your book into the media spotlight by releasing a powerful press release. CrossBooks shows you how and why press releases can boost your marketing campaign. Read more...
  
  
• Reach Out to Your Audience Through a Blog 
  Many authors have found social media tools to be beneficial in both book sales and spreading their message to a wider audience. Melanie M. Redd, author of Stepping Closer to the Savior, weighs in on how a blog has helped her encourage others to strengthen their relationship with God. Read more...
  
  
• Market Your Book Like a Business: Tips for Pitching Your Product
  If you want to move copies, you have to market your book. So how do you market a book like a business? Start with the basics. Read more...
  
  
• Creating a Marketing Plan for Your Christian Book
  You may be hoping that your book will become a bestseller overnight without you having to do anything. Unfortunately, that is very rarely the case and in reality you will need to do some work if you want anyone to buy and read your book. Read more...
  
  
• Interview with CrossBooks Author Ben Stroup: How He Sold 6,000 Copies in Six Months
  Ben Stroup is the author of Church Giving Matters: More Money Really Does Mean More Ministry published by CrossBooks in May 2009. Recently, Stroup was kind enough to share his story with CrossBooks in an interview about the success of his book and his marketing strategy. Read more...
  
  
• How to Use the Internet to Market Your Self-Published Book
  Attempting to market your book on the Internet without any guidance is like attempting to become a master chef after one cooking class. However, with a little help, anyone can do it. We created this reference guide of resources, helpful Web sites and other tips to make your marketing efforts a little smoother. Read more...
  

Publishing

• Copyright, Libel and Invasion of Privacy: A Quick Guide to Publishing Law
  Publishing your book should be a celebration. Protect yourself from hitting any legal speed-bumps along the way by understanding the intricacies in publishing law. We’ll guide you through three legalities every author should understand: copyright, libel and invasion of privacy. Read more...
  
  
• Theological Review: Combining Some of the Best Qualities of Traditional and Self Publishing
  CrossBooks isn't just another self-publishing company. By performing a Theological Review on every book we publish, we ensure your standards are met and your work is surrounded by books with content that hold similar values to your Christian beliefs. Read more...
  
  
• Assisted Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: What's the Difference? 
  For a lot of new authors the thought of publishing a book is both exciting and overwhelming. This article is designed to answer your questions about different kinds of publishing and help you determine how you can best achieve your publishing goals. Read more...
  
  
• How to Publish a Book
  Publishing a book can seem like an overwhelming task. With all of the details involved in finding a publisher and publishing a book — from design to distribution to marketing –  it's tough to know where to start. This article gives five easy steps on how to publish. Read more... 
  
• Print-on-Demand Publishing Explained
  When it comes time to publish your manuscript you have many options for how to actually take your manuscript from paper and turn it into a hardcopy book. At CrossBooks, we believe the printing method that most benefits you, the author, is Print-on-Demand. Read more...