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Build a Career Path in Christian Publishing: Join PWedu’s Christian Publishing Summit
PW’s online immersion course examines career growth in Christian publishing through eight live webinar sessions across four weeks from Oct. 30 to Nov. 20, plus an online workshop to increase author discoverability, build marketing and retail strategies, and explore inventive ways to engage readers in a booming segment of the publishing industry.
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Photo Essay: 2019 Fiction Readers Summit
The second annual Fiction Readers Summit brought together Christian fiction authors and fans for a weekend of listening and learning in Grand Rapids, Mich. from Aug. 8-10.
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CRA Launches New Magazine Ahead of its First International Trade Show
Formed in 2018, the Christian Retail Association (CRA) released the first edition of its new trade magazine, ‘CRA Today,’ just ahead the first international Christian Product Expo trade show, which organizers say will attract over 800 attendees to Murfreesboro, Tenn., from Aug. 25-27.
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More Billy Graham Books Set for Fall
Three new books on Billy Graham are publishing this fall—over a year after the famed evangelist’s death.
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Crossway Names New President
The board of directors of Crossway, a Christian publisher based in Wheaton, Ill., announced the election of Josh Dennis to president, effective immediately.
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HCCP Announces New Imprint
HarperCollins Focus, which is housed within the HarperCollins Christian Publishing division, is launching a new nonfiction imprint, Harper Horizon. Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, formerly director of content acquisitions at Ingram Content Group, will lead the new imprint.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2019
A devotional exploring the faith of NFL stars such as Kirk Cousins and Andy Dalton, brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick’s new movie tie-in, and a new novel from the author of the bestselling Sensible Shoes series are some of the religion and spirituality books pubbing in August.
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Religion Book Deals: July 24, 2019
An activist working towards hope and healing for the homeless lands at Brazos; Sounds True takes a journalist’s interpretation of the life of Gandhi, and more.
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Religion Presses See Big Sales Jump
Sales in the religion category increased 14.7% in 2018, to $1.22 billion, according to figures released by the AAP.
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Catholic Publishers Focus on Moving Forward
As the clergy sex abuse scandal continues to rock the Catholic Church, denominational publishers are putting a tighter focus on mission-driven titles while also delving into mainstream trends, politics, and books aimed at younger readers.
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Staying True: PW Talks to Tami Simon
Tami Simon, who grew a personal collection of audio recordings into Sounds True Publishing, discusses her career, humanity’s endless search for answers, and the changing needs of readers looking for spiritual wisdom.
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Christianaudio Publisher Cory Verner Departs
Cory Verner, publisher and co-founder of christianaudio, left the company in late May—three years after it was acquired by Recorded Books. The search for his replacement is underway.
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Religion Book Deals: July 10, 2019
Fortress Press signed an examination of vulnerability when it comes to our digital lives; Ellie Claire is publishing prayer prompts intended for sharing; and more.
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Jewish Publishing Goes Beyond Basics
Four publishers are reacting to a renewed interest in Jewish studies, spurred in part by a rise in anti-Semitism, while also relying on core texts that remain popular.
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June Religion Bestsellers: The Enneagram Cracks Top 3; Wanda Brunstetter Returns
‘The Road Back to You,’ a guide to the ancient Christian personality typology, takes #3 in Religion Nonfiction; Wanda Brunstetter tops in Religion Fiction with her latest Amish romance, ‘The Brides of the Big Valley.’
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IVP Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth for 2019
IVP has increased its sales over 16% from last year with a mix of old and new bestsellers, a new distribution partnership, and Amazon’s marketing services.
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Fall 2019 Announcements: Religion & Spirituality
Witches continue to rise, with many books on the list covering magical practices or Wicca. Richard Dawkins makes an appearance, as do a few books addressing his contentious views on religion. Also included are two memoirs from family members of famous evangelical pastors.
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Brian Hampton, Group Publisher of HCCP, Dies
HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced Monday the passing of senior v-p and group publisher Brian Hampton.
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Barbour Names New President, CEO
Mary Burns, who was named president of Barbour last year, has been promoted to president and CEO of the company-owned Christian publishing house.
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PRH Expands Staff at Christian Imprints
Tina Constable, executive v-p and publisher of Penguin Random House imprints WaterBrook, Multnomah, and Convergent, announced four new additions to her editorial team as part of growth for the company’s Christian publishing program.