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Me? Be Like Those Christians?

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 by Laurie Nichols
This response by Marjory Hord Méndez of Mexico placed earned runner-up honors in our November writing contest. Contest participants were invited to respond to this prompt in 400 words or less: Write a letter in response to someone who says, “When I see how Christians act, I don’t want to become one.” Of her piece, contest
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What are the qualities of a good editor?

Tuesday, 07 March 2017 by Dawn Jewell
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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¿Cuáles son las características de un buen editor?

Tuesday, 07 March 2017 by Dawn Jewell
¿Cuáles son las características de un buen editor? La editora Silvia Justino cita algunas en esta entrevista con MAI.  Gerente del departamento editorial de Mundo Cristão, una de las principales editoriales cristianas del país, posee experiencia como docente en cursos para escritores, editores y profesionales del ámbito editorial. ¿Cuál es el contexto en el cual el
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Every title an investment

Friday, 17 October 2014 by Dawn Jewell
This article is an excerpt from the MAI webinar by Yna Reyes on “Publishing Program Planning: The hows, whys and whos of what books to publish.” Every book that your publishing house decides to develop will require publishing funds. Every title is an investment. Especially for those of us with limited publishing funds, every publishing
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Looking for Writers? Get out from behind your desk

Thursday, 25 September 2014 by Dawn Jewell
This post is an excerpt from the plenary talk Yna Reyes gave at LittWorld 2012. She is the editorial director of OMF Literature, the largest Christian publishing house in the Philippines. Join us on October 7 for a free webinar with Yna, “Publishing Program Planning: The hows, whys and whos of what books to publish.”
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Dealing with Deadlines, Encouraging Writers

Wednesday, 16 April 2014 by Dawn Jewell
This is the second post in a three-part series, “Do’s and Don’ts for Rookie Editors Working with Respected Writers,” based on MAI’s recent webinar, “Who? You edit me?!” How can a neophyte editor work effectively with a prominent church leader? By Beng Alba-Jones Once a writer has agreed to publish with your house, give him
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Walking the Tightrope of Editing a Respected Writer

Wednesday, 05 March 2014 by Dawn Jewell
By Joanne Kim, MAI intern Sitting across from a highly respected and older author in your office, you hesitate to begin the conversation as a younger editor. What if I offend the writer? What if the writer thinks I am being rude? Editors face multiple challenges in working with well-known writers, especially in non-Western contexts.
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A Big Idea Book That Changes Lives

Thursday, 18 April 2013 by Dawn Jewell
Alice Crider is an editor, an author, and an author coach. Since 2011, she has combined her life coaching skills with her writing and 15 years of publishing experience. Here she offers writers advice on how to create a book that results in changed lives. Alice shared these ideas at LittWorld 2012, gathering many of
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Before You Approach a Publisher: 21 most important questions

Friday, 05 April 2013 by Dawn Jewell
Before writers approach a publisher, Alice Crider suggests you consider these 21 most important questions that editors ask. An editor, an author, and an author coach, she has combined her life coaching skills with her writing and 15 years of publishing experience since 2011. Alice shared this material at LittWorld 2012, pulling much of it from
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The Personal Connection: Building strong relationships with your authors, Part I

Monday, 04 March 2013 by Dawn Jewell
The Personal Connection As an editor, have you ever wondered how to encourage your authors?  How to inspire them to produce their best work?  MAI president John Maust collected tips from top editors around the world explaining their methods to build strong editor-author relationships. Treat your author as a person, not a product.   “I
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