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  1. Marketing is such a challenge, especially for Christian authors because when we visit schools, we can’t really talk about our books. When I give writing workshops at my daughters’ schools, the kids are eager to learn more about my writing, but I am limited in what I can share. There is a Christian school around here, but I don’t know anyone there, and since I am our church’s Sunday school teacher, I don’t have much chance to visit other churches.

    I know some authors who promote their books at craft fairs. With your quilting ideas that might be a great place for you. Maybe you can have a booth with a small quilting craft for youngsters. The reason I haven’t done this yet is that the craft fairs around here usually cost about $50 for a booth. I don’t know that I would recoup that cost, plus what I would spend on craft items if I attended. I once attended a church Christmas bazzar and didn’t sell any books to people who weren’t members of my church.

    Praying new ideas will come to you.

    • Thanks, Cheryl. I have been to a couple of Christian schools and plan to visit more of them in the fall when school starts again. I’m also considering ways to get up with Christian education ministers through denominations and/or colleges and seminaries.

      I posted this for a heads-up to potential children’s book writers as well as a channel for collecting marketing ideas.

      • It is helpful for potential authors to have a realistic view of self-publishing before entering in, as you say here, Janice. At the same time, you made your choice for special and good reasons, and I admire you for that!

        I wonder if there would be a way for you to team up with others who have unique products to offer. I “met” someone recently (she found me online) who makes custom prayer pillows, for example. If there were five or six of you to work together to find outlets for your products, maybe a site something like this one but with more than authors banding together–could something like that be useful?

        Diane

        • My Bible Quilts may turn into that in time, but it will take time no matter how you look at it. I see my stack of books as money in the bank as they can still be sold. I hope to have my book The First Christmas out in 2-3 weeks, if my files go through OK. That might give me a boost since it also has fabrics for sale to get the attention of a different group of women. I plan to really get out and market that book, and of course I’ll remind people of The Creation as well.

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