Angola: When God closed the door

When God closed the door on Joel Sergio’s dreams of emigrating to Europe, the pages of his writing life began to unfold. Thousands of aspiring youth from Angola, including his two brothers, had left for Europe in the late 1980s and 1990s. Poverty, unemployment and hopelessness gripped the former Portuguese colony of southern Africa, scarred
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Top Trends in Christian Publishing

Learn how to prepare yourself for current and future top trends in Christian publishing, led by publishing veteran Mark Carpenter. We’ll discuss these publishing trends: Multi-platform publishing: print, digital, audio Self-publishing Print on demand and new publishing-friendly technology Competition from other media The growing market for local authors Challenges to distribution The increasing importance of
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What are the qualities of a good editor?

What are the qualities of a good editor? Veteran editor Silvia Justino shares a few insights in this interview with MAI. She is editorial director of Mundo Cristão, one of the largest Christian publishers in Brazil. Can you describe the context in which an editor does his or her work? The work of editing is
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Wake Up Your Yawning Board! How to build a vibrant and effective board of trustees

Discover how to build a vibrant board and keep them effectively involved, but not meddling in daily operations. You’ll learn: -The value of a board of trustees and  its roles and functions vis-à-vis management -How to identify and recruit talented board members and get them engaged and contributing to your publishing ministry-business without meddling in
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Central Asia: Behind the “Golden Pen” Award

“In your word I find my utmost delight. I want to honor its great worth aright. Let me forever live within your word. Pressed into it, may it and I unite.” Readers are devouring Mary’s* stanzas across her nation in Central Asia. Last year the author received her country’s “Golden Pen” award and was invited
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Indonesia: A New Year’s Text

By Yessy Sutama, Indonesia The first morning of the New Year. I read a text message from my brother. A New Year’s reflection. So beautiful. I thought the greeting was quoted by my brother from another person’s text message to him. He often does this if he feels that the text was good and would
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Creativity Is Not Magic

“You Can Become More Creative…Yes, You!” with Randy Capp We will help you answer these critical questions: What is creativity and do I possess it? What is the creative process and how can I participate? What are my barriers to creativity and how can I break them? Randy Capp has been working in cross-cultural graphic
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“I Felt Locked In…”

By Mark Carpenter, Brazil As a young teenager growing up in a small town in Brazil, I had little access to the outside world. Only two TV channels were available, and the city newspaper carried only local news. I felt locked in. Then the son of a Japanese immigrant opened a news kiosk downtown, featuring
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What is the role of a developmental editor?

Learn the nuances of developmental editing and how to collaborate effectively with an author. Kim Miller is a senior editor at Tyndale House Publishers, located near Chicago, USA. Watch this six-minute video. Enjoy a summary below. Developmental editing is not copyediting—correcting grammar, cleaning up mistakes, or cleaning up a manuscript. It is a partnership between
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Gems in the Making: How to find and cultivate local authors

Manuscripts by local authors are considered “gems in the making” by Joy Solina, editorial manager of CSM Publishing in the Philippines. Since its founding, CSM has aimed to feature Filipino authors. This year’s line-up includes 27 original titles by Filipinos. We asked Joy to tell us about their vision. Watch her 3-minute video and read
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