In a previous post, I gave several reasons why writing a book is helpful for a pastor’s ministry. Each pastor has a primary message or area of ministry focus. And when they’re able to capture that message in book form, it’s a blessing to his congregation and those he influences. While there are many reasons […]
5 Reasons Why Pastors Should Not Write A Book Read More »
As a business owner, writing a book is probably the last thing on your mind. From keeping track of your finances, tending to customer needs, and working through a mountain of administrative tasks, you hardly have time to breathe, let alone time to write a book. (More on this later.) But writing a book may
6 Reasons Why Writing a Book Will Benefit Your Business Read More »
From the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and cattle ranchers who used branding irons to mark their cattle as a way to identify their ownership, the idea of a brand has been a part of our history for thousands of years. Today, the concept of branding lives on stronger than ever before in the form of company
Four Questions You Must Ask to Identify Your Author Brand Read More »
So, you want to be an overnight success? You’re in luck. Here at Lucid Books we’ve put together a few quick and easy steps to help you achieve this goal. What you’ll need: A healthy sense of self-worth outside of writing 6-8 stellar book ideas A substantial, growing platform No notions of grandeur for your
How to Become a Bestselling Author Overnight in 17 Years Read More »
Publishing a book people will read is a challenge. The marketplace is flooded with millions of books, but the median number of books the average adult reads per year is only four. Not only do you have to write an exceptional book, you need to find creative ways to get your name and your work
Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Giving Your Book Away for Free Read More »
Pastor, consider this: you’re called to oversee God’s people, and that means, in part, you need to communicate both verbally and non-verbally. You may not be the best writer, but you have to write whether you like it or not. Whether it be through an email, memo, bulletin, newsletter, or sermon, pastors are writers. In
5 Writing Tips for Pastors Read More »
There’s one challenge every author faces: Writing a book. Yes, this sounds obvious. But writing a book is easier said than done. You can decide upon your topic, outline your book, and even write a few thousand words or more. But as you may know, actually completing your manuscript and, even more, having it published, is
The 1 Challenge Every Author Faces Read More »
With more than one billion people on Facebook, creating a Facebook Page to promote you and your work can be a great opportunity to build your readership. But advertising through Facebook can make you feel overwhelmed. Facebook has reduced its organic (free) reach and regularly changes its algorithms and features, causing Facebook marketing to be
The $5 Facebook Page Marketing Strategy for Authors Read More »
When I hear authors say, “I think I’ll go the self-publishing route since it’s free,” I like to tell them the tale of the first-time, self-published author. It goes like this: There once was a writer. He spent countless hours at his writer’s desk, in his writer’s cave, making words come alive on the page.
Self-Publishing Vs Partnership Publishing Read More »
I published a book no one bought. Well, that isn't entirely true. Some of my family and friends ordered a copy. This isn't a badge I wear proudly on my chest or a depressing song I play in the company of others. But it’s true. Now, to be fair to myself, I didn't expect my book to
4 Lessons I Learned from Writing a Book No One Bought Read More »
Lucid Books is a partnership publisher. We help you create impactful books that people read and share with others!