“No soy Maria” recibe el gran premio para el mejor escrito en los concursos de escritores

El escrito “No soy María” de Nirvana Virgilio de México es el ganador del gran premio entre todos los artículos entregados en los cinco concursos de escritores, organizado por MAI y Letra Viva durante el año 2020. “No soy María” habla sobre el dolor y la fe en Dios que experimentó Nirvana cuando su hijita
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A Word of Encouragement to Writers, Teachers, and Other Communicators

This piece was written by Ajith Fernando. It was used with permission.    I write this to encourage writers, teachers, and others who work to communicate God’s truth, especially in countries that cannot afford to set people apart to specialise in these kinds of ministry. Here are some things that will help us to persevere
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Un horizonte más allá de las excusas

Nos complace anunciar que Carmen Quero de Argentina es ganadora de nuestro quinto concurso de escritores con su escrito, “Un horizonte más allá de las excusas.” El artículo de Iván Werth Münchmeyer de Chile, “Sobre arañas y rayos-gamma,” ganó el segundo lugar. Los participantes en el concurso fueron invitados a escribir sobre este tema: “Cuando
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Turkish Publisher Wins MAI’s 2020 Robert B. Reekie Global Publisher Award

MAI is pleased to announce Miras Publishing Ministries of Turkey as the recipient of our 2020 Robert B. Reekie Global Publisher Award. Named in honor of MAI’s founding President Robert Reekie, this annual award recognizes excellence by a Christian publisher serving in a challenging context for publishing ministry.  The award comes with a cash gift made
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Book Marketing in the New Normal

Christian publishers have suffered significantly during the COVID crisis as book supply channels have been disrupted and church life has focused on maintenance rather than mission. What lessons can publishers learn to emerge stronger from the crisis, ready to face the New Normal of life beyond the Virus? Join Tim Thornborough, publishing director of The
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Revisiting Digital Publishing Options

Although print continues to be the preferred mode of content consumption, digital publishing is steadily gaining ground. Ebooks and audiobooks are expected to gain increasing popularity as technology, reading and listening habits change. Are you ready to go deeper into digital publishing? Consider your options and learn from two digital publishing experts. Carlo Carrenho is a publishing consultant and journalist from Brazil
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How to Develop a Culture of Respecting Copyright

Illegal pirating of Christian books plagues authors and publishers, especially in developing economies. Should we just give up, shrug our shoulders and hope this will eventually go away? How can we address the core of the problem? Join three global publishers in a round table discussion as they brainstorm to identify practical steps toward developing a
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How to Edit Your Own Manuscript

Just as it is dangerous to call your first draft “finished,” jumping into revising your work right away can hinder your creative juices. Learn how to improve your writing and increase your chances of getting published, while gaining confidence in knowing when to submit your manuscript to editors and publishers. You’ll gain key pointers in this
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New dates announced for LittWorld conference in Hungary: April 24-29, 2022

MAI announces new dates for the LittWorld global publishing conference in Hungary. The conference will be held April 24-29, 2022—six months later than previously announced. “Holding the conference in April 2022 offers many advantages,” MAI President John Maust said. “It will allow more time for participants to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, to regain their confidence
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Bangkok Covid-19 Update

By Tasanee Yanasiddhi, general manager, Kanok Bannasan (OMF Publishers), Bangkok During these past two and half months, we have suffered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although infections and the death rate are not high in Thailand, we have to maintain social distancing. [See Thailand’s Covid-19 statistics]. Thais are required to wear face masks
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