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Thinking About Self-Publishing?

Are you thinking about self-publishing your next book? Do you have visions of your book on a prominent shelf in a large book retailer?

Think again. Your book may be listed on Amazon, but retailers dislike self-published books. They have restocking problems and problems with the quality of the finished product (typos, editing, etc.)

The bookstore market is a closed system that only deals with distributors and traditional book publishers. It's why we at Elk Lake work hard to help you have a finished product that is well-edited and has an eye-catching cover.

To read an excellent article on this subject, please see https://killzoneblog.com/2025

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Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference: May 26-30

Cedar Falls Christian Writers Conference: June 12-14

St. David's Christian Writers Conference: June 18-22

Cascade Christian Writers Conference: June 22-25

Writing Podcasts Worth Listening To

Writing Off Social - The podcast for female Christian writers who want to grow and nurture their audience without social media.

While this podcast gives great advice about growing your newsletter, ditching social media isn't for everyone.

Writing Off Social

Your Best Writing Life - Linda Goldfarb is a sought-after keynote speaker. This podcast is always informative and fun.

Your Best Writing Life

The Novel Marketing Podcast and The Christian Publishing Show, both by Thomas Umstattd, Jr. offer valuable advice for Christian authors.

The Christian Publishing Show

The Novel Marketing Podcast

The Profitable Writer - Kent Sanders talks about how to build a writing career whether you're a novelist or nonfiction writer.

The Profitable Writer Podcast

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Meet The Publisher

By Deb Haggerty | September 14, 2016

Meet the Publisher Deb Haggerty is a prolific blogger, astute business woman, and a die-hard visionary. She founded Positive Connections® (PositiveConnect.com), her management consulting practice in 1985, following thirteen years as a manager with Southern Bell/AT&T. In 2000, she founded Positive Hope (PositiveHope.com), a breast cancer ministry, which gives encouragement and education to those with…

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