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If you're on the go most of the time, like most folks, it's hard to find time to stop and study a textbook in order to learn something new or get your daily dose of inspiration, isn't it? The CDs below offer practical help, spiritual hope, and some hilarity to add joy and courage to your life. We hope you find something valuable here.
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The Changing Face of Christian Publishing
Trends and Challenges in Today's Market
A Live Presentation!
Mary Hollingsworth
Having worked in the Christian publishing industry for twenty-five years for major publishing companies, as a freelance editor, and as a best-selling author, Mary is well informed about trends and changes occurring today. She made this one-hour presentation to the DFW Ready Writers in 2010. Listen and learn as she describes the astonishing changes taking place and how to navigate the swirling tides of today's Christian publishing industry.
Length: 1 hour
Audio CD
$14.99
The Changing Face of Christian Publishing
The Christian Publishing Course
Live Presentations!
A 7-Hour Training Course via Teleseminar
or Available on 7 CDs
Presented by Seasoned Christian Publishing Industry Professionals/Hosted by Mary Hollingsworth
So you want to be a Christian writer? If so, you not only have to know your writing craft, but also your publishing industry. This 7-hour course is the perfect way to learn the basics of both. Presented by long-time publishing professionals, it's the only course of its kind and one you'll want to keep on your shelf to listen to over and over. An amazing wealth of valuable information! You'll be so glad you invested in yourself with this course.
One-hour topics include these: "Introduction To Christian Publishing" (Mary Hollingsworth); "You and Your Editor--Friends or Foes?" (Carol Bartley); "The Legal Side: CopyRight or CopyWrong?" (Rhonda Lowry); "The Publishing Process from Manuscript to Printed Book" (Jennifer Stair); "How To Get Your Book Published: Writing with the End in Mind" (Debbie Wickwire); "The Author's Role in Christian Publishing" (Mary Hollingsworth); "Proofreading As the Pros Do It and Writer's Resources" (Patty Crowley). Also included is a data CD containing all the class handouts from the course.
Available as teleseminars or CDs. If you order the series via teleseminars, you will receive an email confirming your purchase and providing the phone number and access codes for the recorded classes within 24 hours.
The Christian Publishing Course
The Christian Publishing Course
Hugs for Women
A Live Presentation!
Mary Hollingsworth
Based on her long-running best-seller, Hugs for Women, Mary spoke to hundreds of women in Fresno, California, offering hope, spiritual encouragement, and a lot of laughter. An upbeat and challenging speaker, Mary tells touching stories and applies their biblical lessons to our lives today. Enjoy this fun and faith-based presentation . . . over and over again.
Length: 1 Hour
Full-Length CD
$14.99
Hugs for Women
Life Is the Pits . . . But Laugh Anyway!
In a Chaotic World, Look to God for Calm
A Live Presentation!
Mary Hollingsworth
In this world of war, terrorism, a limping economy, and heinous crime, Christians have a secret weapon! Yes, life is sometimes the pits . . . but we can laugh anyway. Why? Because we have the joy that comes from being secure for all eternity through our relationship to God. When the people around us are wringing their hands and worried, we can relax and enjoy the roller-coaster ride we call life, knowing that this world is temporary, these frustrations won't last. So celebrate the God of joy, and laugh in the face of trouble!
Join Mary for this hilarious and humbling journey into the heart of God--the "One who sits on the throne of heaven laughing."
Length: 1 hour
Full-length CD
$17.99
Life Is the Pits . . . But Laugh Anyway!
Little Taps on the Shoulder from God
When God Whispers Your Name
A Live Presentation!
Mary Hollingsworth
A long-time favorite of Mary's readers, Little Taps on the Shoulder from God is the basis for this delightful and entertaining Bible study presentation. "God doesn't always come to us with a shout, a clap of thunder, and a mighty roar. Sometimes he floats in quietly like a butterfly on gossamer wings." He touches our lives gently, but he is always there, helping us, holding us up, rescuing us from ourselves.
In this funny but faith-filled live presentation for a large audience of women, Mary challenges us to pay attention to what God is doing in our lives. Don't miss this motivating spiritual session with one of America's favorite authors.
Length: 1 hour
Full-length CD
$17.99
Little Taps on the Shoulder from God
Outlandish Love!
Linking God's Word To World History
A Six-Week Bible Study on Six CDs
Presented Live!
Mary Hollingsworth
In one of the most unique Bible studies ever presented, Mary overviews the astonishing plan of God to save his people. By putting the Bible stories in chronological order (rather than biblical order) and then linking them by date to famous events in world history, she will help you put God's plan of outlandish love into its larger world setting. Then you will see, perhaps for the very first time, how intricately Almighty God worked out every minute detail of his marvelous plan from the beginning of time until today and beyond. You'll discover intriguing connections, such as these:
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Daniel could have read Aesop's Fables
As a boy, Jesus probably ate cookies, rode ponies, played ball, and went to birthday parties
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"I've studied the Bible for more than sixty years, and this is the first time it's all finally made sense to me. This study straightened everything out for me and showed me the true depth of God's amazing love for me. It's an incredible teaching!"
Perhaps this six-weeks study will help you too. It's our prayer that you will find it spiritually stimulating and informative. Get it for yourself. Share it with a friend or family member. Great for individual study or small group discussions.
Length: 6 hours
6 One-Hour Presentations
$49.99
Outlandish Love!
"Unraveling the Mysterious Editorial Process." Perhaps you have completed your book, found an agent, signed your contract with a publisher, and sent your finished manuscript to the publishing company's production editor. Then it seems to disappear into the black hole known as the editorial department. It may seem like forever before you see anything "real" happening with your book.
But what's really going on? What are the many processes and procedures your book goes through to finally become a top-quality published book? This upbeat, insightful, and informative class walks you through the mysterious editorial process step by step based on a typical 6-month publishing schedule. Understanding this vital process will help you to be more patient with your editors and less nervous about your book. You'll know where your book is in the process day by day until you have beautiful finished books in your hands. Presented with a touch of humor, this is a class every writer needs!
Length: About 30 minutes
Audience: Perfect for writers' groups, publishing conferences, adult education, or any interested adult group
Available via Teleseminar or on CD
Available as teleseminar or CD. If you order the series via teleseminar, you will receive an email confirming your purchase and providing the phone number and access code for the recorded class within 24 hours.
Unraveling the Mysterious Editorial Process
Unraveling the Mysterious Editorial Process