Biblical Christians believe that the writers of the Bible were inspired by the Holy Spirit as they put pen to paper.  The Holy Spirit did not dictate each word, but channeled the message through diverse people. Men recorded divine truth as they were led by the Holy Spirit.

The English word "inspired" comes from a Greek term, theopneustos, meaning "God-breathed." The source of all Scripture is God. The claim of inspiration is made by the Scriptures themselves with authenticating phases like "Thus saith the Lord," "God said," "The Word of the Lord came unto..." which are used from Genesis to Revelation.

I frequently meet people who are thinking of starting a new content website, newsletter or magazine. Often such people spend most of their time worrying about how their product will LOOK, not how it will appeal to readers. Sadly, more than two-thirds of new publications started by first-time publishers flop within a few months. Take these steps to increase the odds that your own publishing ideas will succeed.

"By failing to plan, you are planning to fail" - Ben Franklin

True success - in every field - begins with a plan. I do not mean the plan to actually WRITE your book. That step forms only a portion of the total process required in creating publishing success. I mean the plan to get your book to the stage where you originally imagined you wanted it to reach.

Goals and plans are important for almost every aspect of your life. Your writing career should be no different.

Getting the word out about your book doesn't have to be a chore and with today's advanced technological communications platforms it can even be fun. It's okay if your children still have to reprogram your microwave clock for you when the power goes out, this is advice that you don't have to be a tech geek to understand. Remember, social media is "social" so your regular participation is key to engaging readers.