SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - JANUARY 1, 2015

Think of each speech as being divided into three parts—

the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.

Know exactly what will go into each part.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - JANUARY 1, 2015

Edit your copy--then edit it again--then edit it some more.

CHRISTIAN PUBLISHER UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE

Contact: Aneko Press, 855-489-7839 ABBOTSFORD, Wis., Jan. 1, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- Aneko Press, publisher for missionaries and ministries, unveiled their new website today. The updated website is streamlined and focuses on books the company published. Aneko Press, a traditional Christian publishing company, publishes and distributes books and ebooks in the United States and around the world. Their ministry printing program is used by ministries which give away books for free. Also of interest is their prison book program that sends books to prisons. "It's a privilege publishing books for those who are serving the Lord," says President Jeremiah Zeiset. "Their writing is inspirational and educational, and the work they are doing in sharing the gospel is bringing genuine peace to the hearts of readers around the world. We are looking forward to the future, which is bright for everyone who loves and serves the Lord." Authors interested in submitting their manuscripts to Aneko Press can learn more at anekopress.com/FAQ. Bloggers interested in reviewing Christian books are invited to join blog tours at anekopress.com/bloggers. Aneko Press is an imprint owned by Life Sentence Publishing, LLC Contact: anekopress.com 203 E Birch Street PO Box 652 Abbotsford, WI 54405 855.489.7839

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 30, 2014

By learning far more than you can ever include on your topic,

you will have additional knowledge and comments

to include, if needed.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 30, 2014

Always read a manuscript out loud during the

final edits to identify problem areas.

ANOTHER RIGHTS QUESTION

Q - This question is from the editor of a Christian periodical: We buy articles from freelancers, and then give permission to online publications to put those articles up on their Websites. I have assumed that if we assigned a piece it belonged to us and we were free to give that permission, but an author recently told me we were wrong. Can you clarify this rights question?

A - As I understand it, the question is whether or not you have the right to give others permission to use an author's material that has appeared in your publication. This should be spelled out in your contract, but apparently it isn't. It all comes down to what rights you are buying. If you buy all rights—and your contract needs to state that in order to be valid—then you are free to do whatever you want with the material—reprint, use elsewhere, give permission to others or whatever. In essence it belongs to you. (The copyright law says that in order to buy all rights it has to be stated in writing.)

If, on the other hand, you buy first, one-time, or reprint rights, then you can only print the material once, at which point the rights automatically revert to the author—so you cannot give anyone else permission to reprint or put on their Website. You need to refer the person asking to the author who will make the decision as to whether or not they will give permission. Again, if you indicate in your contract what rights you are buying, there is no confusion about this. If, for some reason, you want to have all rights, then you should be prepared to pay more for that and realize that some authors will not sell all rights.

Whether or not the piece has been assigned has no bearing on the rights issue. Again, the contract needs to specify which rights you are buying--which can actually vary from author to author or article to article—depending on what terms you come to with them and put in the contract. As far as an assignment is concerned, some publishers assume that if they make an assignment it is work for hire—which would give you all rights—but that is not true. Work for hire refers to work you do as an employee of the publisher—something you might write as part of your job—it does not apply to assignments made to freelancers.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 28, 2014

Even when you know a lot about the topic of your speech,

always do additional research to include the comments and

viewpoint of others knowledgeable on your topic.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 28, 2014

Learn as much as you can about your friends and neighbors;

they may have the expertise you need.

USING A PEN NAME?

Q. If I write using a pseudonym, how can I be sure no one else is using that name? And, what should I do if I discover another writer writing under my real name?

A. There is really no way to be sure no one is using your proposed pseudonym or pen name, but then, there is no way to be sure another writer does not have a byline the same as your real name. One thing you might try is doing an internet search for your name or the name you want to use. Many writers today have their own Website or would have an online presence. Not foolproof, but at least it is a place to start. There is no problem legally in using the same name as someone else—just a problem of identification or confusion for the readers. If you find another writer is writing under the same name, you can add a middle name or initial, switch to a maiden name, use your first initial plus a middle name, etc. I have not often used a pen name, but when I have, it is my middle name, plus the last name my father's family used before they moved here from England and changed it—Elizabeth Marchant.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 27, 2014

When speaking on the same topic to different groups,

be sure to fit your topic to the specific interest and

needs of the group you are addressing.

One size does not fit all.

WRTING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 27, 2014

Researching: Things constantly change, so be

sure your sources are current; check again

before you submit your ms.

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SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 25, 2014

When speaking on technical topic or to an audience

with a specialized interest, never assume that everyone

in the audience understands the terms or references

unique to that group.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 25, 2014

When researching: Just because you see it in print

doesn't mean it's accurate.

MORE ABOUT RIGHTS

Q. I have a few short stories that were published in ezines seven or eight years ago, but the ezines no longer exist. They ceased publishing five years ago. The stories no longer show up anywhere on the internet. So, I have two questions: (1) If I want to resell these stories to print publications today, do I offer First Rights or Reprint Rights? (2) Could I submit these short stories to a contest that requires that entries have never been published? There's no proof on the Internet that they were ever published.

A. (1) This situation always presents a dilemma. It depends on what rights the ezines acquired. Even if the ezines did not pay, they may have reserved all rights, which means you could not resell them without permission. It is more likely they asked only for First Electronic Rights, in which case the rights reverted to you as soon as the stories appeared. If no rights were indicated, then you likely gave them nonexclusive electronic rights. That means you can resell them if you want, but they could have reprinted them if they wanted. If there is any confusion about what rights you gave the ezines, it's important to realize that although the ezines no longer exist, someone still technically owns the rights (depending on what rights they acquired). If you signed a contract with the ezines, be sure to check it to see what the terms were.

Since print rights are in a different category than electronic rights, you would offer First Serial Rights to a periodical, but you really need to let the editor know in your cover letter or e-mail that they did appear on the Internet five years ago. That would not be a problem for most print publications, but there are a few that will not publish anything that has appeared on the Internet previously. It's always best to be upfront in such situations. You don't want them to discover it later.

(2) As far as submitting these articles to contests, if they indicate the material has to be unpublished, it would be best not to send these articles. If it's possible, you could contact them and ask if it would be acceptable. If you go ahead and submit them, again, be sure to let them know the situation and see what their response is.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 24, 2014

One reason we let fear overtake us is that we are

focusing too much on ourselves. Think, instead,

about your listeners and what you can say

that will impact their lives.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 24, 2014

When researching: Because one person says

something, and someone else repeats it,

doesn't mean it's true. Dig deeper.

A QUESTION OF RIGHTS

Q - I have an article that I would like to send to two magazines at the same time. It is the same story, but one version is 800 words and the other is about 1,200 words. Since they are two different lengths, can I offer first rights on both of them?

A - Sorry, but since it sounds like this is essentially the same article, you can’t offer first rights to both. The length is not as much at issue here as is the actual content. For this piece to be different enough to be considered a different article it would need a different lead, a different ending, different anecdotes, etc. Submit these pieces one at a time and after one buys it, offer the other one reprint rights, explaining the difference in length in your cover letter.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 23, 2014

When you are nervous, you tend to speak too fast.

If you realize that's what you are doing, take a deep

breath and consciously slow your pace.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 23, 2014

Online groups are a wealth of information,

simply because the membership is so diverse.

NY TIMES CHRISTIAN BEST SELLERS - WK OF DECEMBER 28

ECPA member titles appearing on New York Times Bestsellers List, posted this week for December 28, 2014:

• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield) is #1 in Relationships; #13 in Advice, How-To & Misc.
• AGENTS OF THE APOCALYPSE by David Jeremiah (Tyndale House) is #1 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• THE MYSTERY OF THE SHEMITAH by Jonathan Cahn (Frontline) is #2 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• RISE OF ISIS by Jay Sekulow with Jordan Sekulow and others (Howard Books) is #6 in Politics.
• AN INVISIBLE THREAD by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski (Howard Books) is #7 in Relationships.
• THE BEST YES by Lysa TerKeurst (Nelson Books/Thomas Nelson) is #7 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• LOVE DOES by Bob Goff (Thomas Nelson) is #8 in Relationships.
• THE LOVE DARE by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #10 in Relationships.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #11 in Paperback Nonfiction; #11 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• YOU CAN, YOU WILL by Joel Osteen (FaithWords) is #11 in Advice, How-To & Misc.
• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES OF CHILDREN by Gary D. Chapman and Ross Campbell (Moody) is #12 in Family.
• FOUR BLOOD MOONS by John Hagee (Worthy Publishing) is #12 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• WALK TO BEAUTIFUL by Jimmy Wayne with Ken Abraham (Thomas Nelson) is #13 in Celebrities.
• LIVE ORIGINAL by Sadie Robertson with Beth Clark (Howard) is #14 in Young Adult.
• FLIGHT TO HEAVEN by Dale Black with Ken Gire (Bethany House) is #20 in E-Book Nonfiction.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 20, 2014

Indicate in your notes where to jump ahead to if

 you are running out of time; and prepare extra

material in case you have additional time to fill.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 20, 2014

Writing is like pulling the trigger on a gun—

if it's not loaded, nothing will happen.

 

 

 

 

Dear Writer, Writing to an editor’s specifications is the first hurdle that any writer must clear on the track to publication.       Yet we hear repeatedly from editors that the majority of manuscripts they receive do not match their guidelines and specifications.       That’s a huge waste of time and energy for both writers and editors.       Writing contests also have exact specifications, and that’s why we encourage all writers to enter contests as often as they can. Contests are excellent professional training experiences. Get published and read by others        A winning entry can get you published, and often some healthy prize money too.       The winning poem or verse story in this Poetry Contest will be published in the March eNews newsletter.       In addition, we will publish the winning entries our website. Win one of five cash prizes       The contest offers five cash prizes: $500 for the winner, $250 for second place, and $100 for third, fourth, and fifth places. These alone are a lot of good reasons to write and enter.       To enter our Poetry Contest, submit a single poem, verse story, or collection of poems for children of any age, to 150 words. Entries may be serious or humorous and take any poetic form.          Winners will be selected based on the quality of the verse—including rhythm, meter,word choice, word-play, imagery, and the use of other poetic devices (rhyme, alliteration, assonance, or others). Above all, the winning entires will have appeal for children.    Entries must be received by February 14, 2015      Entrants pay a reading fee of $15, which includes a six-month subscription to Children’s Book Insider newsletter and a six-month membership in the writer’s community CBI Clubhouse. Winners will be announced in the March eNews newsletter.       You may enter multiple entries, but please use an entry form and enclose a $15 reading fee for each one.        The contest’s rules are important. Please read them very carefully.        Note the February 14th deadline! Be sure to get your entry in on time.       Now warm up your computer and write a poem that a child will enjoy and win $500!       Get published. Get paid. Good luck!       Please click here to enter. You’ll need your Account Number to enter; it is 011879B.       Sincerely,       Judy Brunstad P.S.  As someone who has reviewed writing competitions for many years, I can tell you that nothing hurts an entry more than exceeding the word limit. Don’t fall out of the running because of this easy-to-meet spec. This contest limit is 150 words. Please remember to count your words before you submit your entry! Institute of Children's Literature, a division of Writer's Institute, Inc., is located at 93 Long Ridge Road, West Redding, CT  06896 Phone: 800-243-9645; Fax: 203-792-8406 For questions or comments, please phone 800-243-9645. This is commercial email.  You can opt out of receiving future commercial emails from Institute of Children's Literature by clicking this link.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 19, 2014

The test of how well you did on your

speech is based on your listeners doing,

giving, or acting the way you want them to.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 19, 2014

Writers' conference networking is

often invaluable in making the

right contacts for future needs.

NON-COPYRIGHTED PUBLICATIONS?

Q. Are there still publications that are not copyrighted? And if so, is there a problem with submitting to them? What's at stake here?

A. Yes, there are unfortunately still a number of periodicals that do not bother to register the copyright on their publications. Just to clarify, if a publication is copyrighted, any material included in the publication is protected under that same copyright. In order to protect your material when the publication is not copyrighted, you need to ask them to carry your copyright notice on your piece. When requesting this, give them the notice as you want it to appear, i.e. © 2014 Your Name. Most publishers do not mind doing that, as long as you make your request clear in the cover letter that accompanies your submission. However, since this is an added action to their usual procedure, they may forget. If that should happen, you can contact the Copyright office and ask for a form that corrects the omission of a copyright. However, unless it is an important piece in particular danger of being stolen, that action may be more trouble than it is worth.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 18, 2014

There are five types of presentations:

persuasive, explanatory, instructional,

oral report, and entertaining.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 18, 2014

Looking for statistics to support article content?

 Go to www.barna.org.

AN AGENT'S LOCATION?

Q. It's time I started looking for an agent, but I'm wondering if geographical location is of any particular importance? Should I be looking for one nearby?

A. Close proximity to your home is not necessary, and is rarely the case. All the interaction between the two of you can be done by e-mail, phone, fax, or snail mail. However, if you are seeking an agent for the general market, you may want someone located in New York City, since that is where the majority of publishers are located. In Christian publishing, the publishers are more scattered, although there are larger concentrations of Christian publishers in places like Wheaton, Illinois or Colorado Springs, Colorado. Christian agents are as scattered as the Christian editors, so location is low on the list of important criteria when selecting an agent. Location is never as important as the agent's reputation with the publishers. Ask your writing friends for referrals to good agents.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 16, 2014

Place your visual aids a short distance away,

so going to get them will create some

movement in your presentation.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 16, 2014

 

Queries: Always indicate in some way that

you are familiar with the publication.

NY TIMES CHRISTIAN BESTSELLERS - WK OF DECEMBER 21

         THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield) is #1 in Relationships; #11 in Advice, How-To &

          Misc.

• AGENTS OF THE APOCALYPSE by David Jeremiah (Tyndale House) is #1 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• THE MYSTERY OF THE SHEMITAH by Jonathan Cahn (Frontline) is #2 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• RISE OF ISIS by Jay Sekulow with Jordan Sekulow and others (Howard Books) is #6 in Politics.
• AN INVISIBLE THREAD by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski (Howard Books) is #7 in Relationships.
• THE BEST YES by Lysa TerKeurst (Nelson Books/Thomas Nelson) is #7 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• LOVE DOES by Bob Goff (Thomas Nelson) is #8 in Relationships.
• YOU CAN, YOU WILL by Joel Osteen (FaithWords) is #12 in Advice, How-To & Misc.
• THE LOVE DARE by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #10 in Relationships.
• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES OF CHILDREN by Gary D. Chapman and Ross Campbell (Moody) is #12 in Family.
• FOUR BLOOD MOONS by John Hagee (Worthy Publishing) is #12 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #11 in Paperback Nonfiction; #11 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• AGAINST ALL ODDS by Chuck Norris with Ken Abraham (B&H) is #12 in E-Book Nonfiction.
• WALK TO BEAUTIFUL by Jimmy Wayne with Ken Abraham (Thomas Nelson) is #13 in Celebrities.

CINDY WHITTEMORE REJOINS ALIVE LITERARY AGENCY

 

Cindy (Wilson) Whittemore, former Senior Director, Contracts, for HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP), has been rehired by Alive Literary Agency, the largest, most influential literary agency for inspirational content and authors, announced company Founder and President Rick Christian.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 15, 2014

Practice for your presentation in front of a mirror,

until your presentation looks “unpracticed.”

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 15, 2014

Avoid using emoticons in your letters to editors

 or other business acquaintances.

BIG OR SMALL PUBLISHER?

Q. I have a new book manuscript I'm ready to submit to a publisher. My question is: How do I know if I should send it to a major publisher or a smaller one?

A. It depends on the type of book you have. If it is a book with wide, general appeal on a topic of raging public interest—a book with the potential for becoming a block-buster—then a major publisher could be the best choice. They are most able to propel a book onto the best-seller list. However, keep in mind that most of those large publishers will only accept submissions through an agent. If you have no agent and don't plan to seek one, then you would be better off approaching a mid-range publisher.

On the other hand, if yours is a “niche” book—meaning it has a very specific and identifiable market (such as a book for pastors)—then you are better off targeting a smaller publisher that is known for publishing that kind of book. With the smaller publisher, you could be at the top of their priority list –getting a lot more attention and promotion dollars—but might end up on the bottom of the list for a larger publisher—getting little personal attention.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 14, 2014

Even if you are, by nature, a shy or reserved person,

you can create a “presentation presence” you take on

when it's time to speak.

Much like becoming a character in a play.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 14, 2014

A Website is not about you—it's about your reader.

What do you offer a reader?

NEED YOUR HELP

Hi All! I'm working night and day on the 2015 Christian Writers' Market Guide--and I need your help. If you filled out a questionnaire for any part of the guide earlier this year, I have that info and you don't need to contact me (unless there is a change in that info). However, if you have not responded yet, I do need to hear from you. If you have or want a new listing in agents, groups, conferences, editorial services, or even book or periodical publisher, please e-mail me & I'll let you know what to send me. Send the e-mail to stuartcwmg@aol.com.  Thanks so much.  Sally

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 13, 2014

When you finish the speech, move confidently

back to your seat—even if your not sure

it went over well.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 13, 2014

Invest in a professional looking Website,

or hire a publicist to promote their new book.

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SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 12, 2014

You will be more comfortable when you speak if you

concentrate on ideas, rather on the precise wording.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 12, 2014

A thank-you note to an editor, who has gone the extra

mile, will make a great impression.

IS YOUR COPYRIGHT REGISTERED?

As book writers we don’t worry a lot about registering our copyrights because the publisher generally handles those registrations. Your book contract always indicates whether it is going to be registered in your name or the name of the publisher. The preference is that it will be registered in your name and we assume the publisher has taken care of that as a matter of course. Recently, however, we’ve been hearing reports that some publishers are not actually registering those copyrights. You can go online and check the U.S. Copyright site (www.copyright.gov) to see if there is a record of your copyright registration. On the home page, under “Search Copyright Records” click on “Registration and Documents.” Just type in your name in the box and it will bring up a list of possible registrations and you check on the correct ones. Follow instructions for additional information.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 11, 2014

When typing up your speech notes, use a

larger type and leave a lot of white space

so it's easy to see what's coming next.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 11, 2014

If your system for staying organized isn't working

anymore, devise a new system.

ARTICLE OR ESSAY?

Q. What is the difference between an essay and an article?

A. This is a good question since, since many writers don't seem to recognize that there is a difference. The purpose of an article is to inform or simply entertain the reader, and should be presented as factual information Although it will obviously reflect your point of view, it should not be dominated by it. In other words, give them the facts, not your opinions.

       

In contrast, an essay expresses your opinion on a certain topic and the purpose is to convince the reader that your opinion is the right one. You will start an essay by expressing your opinion, and then go on and give the information necessary to support that opinion. Over the years the essay form has expanded to include descriptive, narrative, argumentative, satiric, historical, and humorous pieces.

The current edition of the Christian Writers' Market Guide lists 30 publications open to essays. Most of them are seeking those opinion pieces on topics of interested to their specific readers. If interested in writing essays, check a publisher's guidelines and read sample copies of essays in their publications to have a clearer picture of the type of essays they are open to. It is likely to vary from publication to publication.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 10, 2014

If you forget what your point was, or what comes next, just say so.

Everyone has those lapses, so the audience will understand.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 10, 2014

Clean out/reorganize your online files and those

in your filing cabinet every few months.

NY TIMES CHRISTIAN BESTSELLERS - WK OF DECEMBER 14

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield) is #1 in Relationships; #7 in Advice, How-To & Misc.

AGENTS OF THE APOCALYPSE by David Jeremiah (Tyndale House) is #1 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

THE MYSTERY OF THE SHEMITAH by Jonathan Cahn (Frontline) is #2 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

RISE OF ISIS by Jay Sekulow with Jordan Sekulow and others (Howard Books) is #6 in Politics.

AN INVISIBLE THREAD by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski (Howard Books) is #7 in Relationships.

THE BEST YES by Lysa TerKeurst (Nelson Books/Thomas Nelson) is #7 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

LOVE DOES by Bob Goff (Thomas Nelson) is #8 in Relationships.

YOU CAN, YOU WILL by Joel Osteen (FaithWords) is #10 in Advice, How-To & Misc.

THE LOVE DARE by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #10 in Relationships.

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES OF CHILDREN by Gary D. Chapman and Ross Campbell (Moody) is #12 in Family.

FOUR BLOOD MOONS by John Hagee (Worthy Publishing) is #12 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #13 in Paperback Nonfiction; #11 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

THE VOW by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter with Dana Wilkerson (B&H Publishing) is #13 in E-Book Nonfiction.

WALK TO BEAUTIFUL by Jimmy Wayne with Ken Abraham (Thomas Nelson) is #13 in Celebrities.

LIVE ORIGINAL by Sadie Robertson with Beth Clark (Howard) is #14 in Young Adult.

THE GREATEST GIFT by Ann Voskamp (Tyndale House) is #17 in Advice, How-To & Misc.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 9, 2014

If you are not comfortable looking into your

listener's eyes when you speak, you can have

the same effect by simply focusing on their foreheads.

WRITING TIP OF THE DAY - DECEMBER 9, 2014

Before starting a novel, have a conversation with

your characters; find out who they are.

ANDREW STODDARD JOINS WATERBROOK MULTNOMAH

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 4, 2014)--WaterBrook Multnomah is  pleased to announce that Andrew Stoddard will be joining the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group as Editor on Dec. 8, reporting to Editorial Director Laura Barker. Stoddard most recently worked at David C. Cook, where he was an Acquisitions Editor. At Cook, Stoddard edited, developed and acquired books with important authors, such as Matt Chandler, William Lane Craig, Tim Chaddick, J. Warner Wallace and many others.     

Previously, Stoddard served as an editorial intern at Christianity Today, and he was an Adjunct Professor at Moody Bible Institute. His writing has appeared in Leadership Journal, Parse, Christianity Today, and The Liberate Blog, and he has edited for The Church Law & Tax Group. Stoddard holds several degrees including a B.A. in Biblical Studies, Biblical Languages Emphasis from Moody Bible Institute and Master’s degrees in Biblical Studies and Historical and Systematic Theology from Wheaton College.
“Andrew is a bright and passionate editor who possesses sharp instincts for important, engaging and relevant content for the Christian reader,” says Alex Field, Vice President and Publisher. “I look forward to having him join our growing and talented WaterBrook Multnomah team in December.”
For more information, visit www.waterbrookmultnomah.com