Free training on Christian writing, editing and publishing. Available in text, video and/or audio. Links will be updated as new formats are made available.
How to publish books in any language and any script
Learn about a free easy-to-use tool to develop, adapt and publish books in your language in print and digital formats—including “talking books” and books with sign language video for the deaf. Edited Transcript | Video | Audio
Soul Care: Nurturing Hope and Creativity to Honor God’s Call to Write
Explore how to step into your unique calling and offer God your stories, backgrounds, and the issues that touch your hearts. Edited Transcript | Video | Audio
How to Edit your Own Writing
Discover how to edit a simple manuscript and explore helpful resources to support your writing journey. Edited Transcript | Video | Audio
穿针引线:创意、营销和内容如何协同工作
Discover ways to make your book idea and content marketing into a compelling offering. Edited Transcript | Video | Audio
How to Bring Out the Best in Your Authors
Learn guiding principles on how you might bring out the best in the authors you’re working with. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
What Do You Do When Your Readers Don’t Read? with Susan Nyaga Anzuruni
Discover how to create literature that communities without a reading culture will read. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Wanted: Writers with Beautiful Feet with Ardy Roberto
How might you get out of your comfort zone and publish for readers who don’t know Christ? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Christian Books for Kids and Teens: Why Bother? with Janet Wilson
How writers and publishers can share the good news of Jesus for children and teens. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Business Principles in Christian Publishing with Edgar Trono
Learn biblical business management principles and how to apply them in Christian publishing. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Publishing for Lasting Impact with Mark Carpenter
Discover ways you might expand your vision in your pursuit to publish for lasting impact. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Successful Digital Marketing and Distribution: Reaching Readers Directly and Through Bookstores with Grzegorz Przeliorz
Learn key success factors for effectively marketing and distributing Christian content. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Reduce Production Costs Using Sustainable Typesetting with Klaus E. Krogh
Pick up practical tools that will help your Christian publishing business be more profitable. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Empowering Christian Publishing in the MENA Region: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities with Sandra el Hajj
Gain insights into the opportunities and challenges of Christian publishing in the Middle East. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
From Thesis to Book: Making Information Accessible with Ian Darke
Learn how to publish your thesis or research as an accessible book that blesses the church. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Podcasting for Christian Authors with Graham Joseph Hill
How to use podcasting to contribute Christian perspectives to the global ‘town hall’ of ideas. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Write Biographies of Local Heroes of Faith with Jojie Wong
Learn how to tell stories of local heroes of faith to inspire and strengthen the church. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Keep Your Publishing Flourishing with Vasil Papratilov
Acquire lessons on how to keep your Christian ministry and business flourishing in tough times. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Build and Sustain an Effective Online Presence with Tricia Kok
Discover tools and resources that help you with your website, social media and email marketing. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Why Write and What to Write with Afrika Mhlophe
Find out why Christians should be writing—and what we should be writing about. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Start and Sustain an Effective Podcast with Casey Helmick
Learn the basics of how you can use podcasting as a cost-effective way to share content. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Applications and Ethics of AI Solutions for Christian Authors and Publishers
How to use and create boundaries for the ethical use of AI in your writing and publishing. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Rules for Successful Publishing in Any Context with Randall Payleitner
Discover effective publishing and partnership processes for your team and business. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Be an Effective and Impactful Christian Writer with Lawrence Darmani
Gain insights from these practical tips to help you start writing—and keep writing. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
What are the Elements of a Successful Children’s Book? with Carl Laferton
Learn how to create books that children will love to read (and their parents will want them to). Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Thriving as a Publisher and Author in an AI-assisted World with Jon Hirst, Kirimi Barine, Yvonne Carlson and Micah Voraritskul
Glean insights and encouragement from experts who can speak to innovations in the AI-space. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Stronger Together: Creating Winning Partnerships with Sam Richardson
How might you pursue formal publishing partnerships and collaborate for mutual success? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Good Design Starts with Good Words: Ways for Editors and Designers to Work Together with Michael Collie
Discover the relationship between words and design, and the role of editors in this process. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Create Life-Transforming Comics with Favian Ee and José Carlos Gutiérrez M.
Learn how comics can share truth and tell stories of faith—and what makes a comic creator. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Publishing for the Digital Generation with Andi Tarigan and Bernice Lee
How might Christian publishers address the realities of doing business in today’s digital world? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Skills to Excel in Developmental Editing with Owen Salter
What steps do you need to take to help writers craft an impactful manuscript? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Developing New Local Authors and Making Their Titles Successful with Georges Laté
Learn from the example of a publisher’s commitment to finding and publishing local authors. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Mentor Your Country’s Future Writers and Leaders with Hankuri Tawus Gaya
Learn from the example of a publisher’s commitment to finding and publishing local authors. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Build Characters with Dynamic Traits with Balázs Zágoni
Learn how to build interesting, believable, fallible and lovable characters for your fiction. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Write Your Personal Faith Journey with Janina Marie Rivera and Yna Reyes
Learn how to turn your testimony into a compelling narrative. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
From First Book to Balanced Books: Building a Self-Sustaining Christian Publishing Company with Tim Thornborough
Discover the firm foundations of mature, self-sustaining Christian publishing businesses. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Digital Marketing Through Social Media and Direct Email with Gladys Doronila and Ida Torres
How might you use digital tools to establish and sustain meaningful engagement? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Exercising Intentionality in Staying Fresh, Relevant and Effective as a Publisher with Jeff Crosby
Gain ideas on how you might pursue “long obedience” to Christ in your publishing ministry. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Engaging Head and Heart: Devotional Writing for Today with Tim Gustafson
How do you capture interest, share theological concepts, foster practical faith—all in one page? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
“Open-Handed” Content Marketing with Anthony Gosling
Learn how to practice open-handed marketing to transform your ministry’s reach and impact. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Jesus Loves the Little Children (That’s Why We Write Picture Books) with Yna Reyes
An introduction to writing picture books for children—including elements, guidelines and tips. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Write Compelling Stories for Fiction or Non-Fiction Projects with Tessa Afshar
How might you craft stories that impact your readers for years to come? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Editorial Planning with Mei Wong
Discover factors to consider and processes to use when planning your publishing program? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
A Writer’s Journey From Idea to Publication with Babu Verghese and Sneha Mathew
Be inspired by this father-daughter team creating ground-breaking life-transforming books. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
The Writers Network: How to Grow Authentic and Enriching Relationships that Boost Your Writing Career with Tricia Goyer and Cindy Coloma
How might you build a network of writers in an authentic way that will support your career? Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Use Social Media to Reach More Readers and Sell More Books with Ivano Cramerotti
Learn how to use social media to make meaningful connections and meet real needs. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Metadata: Your Link to Get Books Discovered, Bought and Read Globally with Joshua Tallent
Discover best practices for creating and maintaining your metadata so readers find your book. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Publish Christian Fiction for Young People with Janet Wilson and Clara Muruga
How to write excellent, relevant and fun Christian books to inspire our upcoming generations. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Publish for the General Market with Renato Fleischner
Learn how to develop content and use marketing strategies to reach a bigger audience. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Communicate Christian Truth Through Comics and Graphics with Iván Anaya and José Carlos Gutiérrez M.
Discover the advantages of using comics to share biblical truths with adults and children. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Leverage the Power of Podcasting with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
An overview for those new to podcasting: listening, guesting, hosting and advertising. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
How to Publish Your Local Pastor’s Sermon Material for Books with Maurício Zágari
Learn how to work with pastors to produce excellent and engaging books from their sermons. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio
Don’t Just Look for Manuscripts, Look for Potential Local Authors! with Yna Reyes and Hannah Rasmussen
Discover how and where to find potential authors with a calling to write for God’s glory. Edited Transcript I Video I Audio