Several months ago a long-time friend and supporter called me (Jonathan) up and asked for advice about a book he was hoping to publish. Since I have published well over a dozen books of my own, I was able to provide him with the information he needed. Sometime during our exchange, he suggested that I teach a workshop at the International Conference On Missions (ICOM) on the subject of independent publishing. Since my wife and I were already scheduled to be at the conference to represent Key Communications, I decided to explore the possibility.

I’m excited to report that ICOM accepted my proposal. On Friday, November 15, I will be leading a workshop titled, “Publishing For The Rest Of Us.”

We live in exciting times in which technology has made it possible for even those of us who have little chance of being selected by the traditional publishers can still reach a world-wide audience with what we have to say. However, no road to publication is simple. We still have to be willing to put in the effort and time to create a product which is appealing to those whom we are trying to reach. In the workshop I’ll discuss some of the tools and resources which can help in the process of taking a raw manuscript and transforming it into an attractive book. I’ll also discuss various methods of distribution.

And, oh yes! If you would like to talk to me about Key Communications and the work we do to proclaim the Gospel in the Urdu language, come to booth 1322 in the exhibit hall!