EP 26 | Challenges & Opportunities of Christian Publishing | Dr. Madison Trammel

What Makes a Book Publishable? 📚

In this special episode of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Madison Trammel to delve into the world of Christian publishing.
+ Discover the criteria publishers consider when selecting books for publication.
+ Explore if there are pressures and expectations within academic publishing, including the push for innovative and challenging ideas.
+ Gain special insights into the current climate and trends within the publishing industry.

Explore the vast resources of B&H Publishing https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com, a leading publisher of Christian books and resources.  ✍️
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Intrigued by the Scopes Trial and its impact on American Fundamentalism?  🤯
Take a dive into the relationship between fundamentalism, evangelicalism, and the public square with Dr. Madison Trammel's book:  Fundamentalists in the Public Square
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Join Pastor Ryan Day, Dr. Cory M. Marsh, and Chris Miller on the Pastor | Scholar Podcast for deeper discussions on pressing issues facing Christians today.  📹
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Dr. Cory Marsh's book A Primer on Biblical Literacy is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word.
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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:35 Background Of Madison Trammel
• 3:04 What Is A Book Selection Process?
• 4:45 Submission Process For Book Publishing
• 5:45 The Importance Of Author / Publisher Relationships
• 7:13 Trade vs. Academic Publishing
• 8:24 What Are Monograph Books?
• 16:11 How Is The Christian Publishing World Doing?
• 25:01 What Is Publishing Peer Review?
• 27:03 Academic Self-Publishing
• 31:54 Disadvantages Of Self-Publishing
• 36:47 Pressures Of Christian Publishing
• 38:17 Ghostwriting
• 45:58 A Publishing House's Opinion on Ghostwriting
• 51:51 Dr. Madison Trammel: Personal Writing Process
• 53:13 Fundamentalists in the Public Square
• 54:20 What Is The 1925 Scopes Trial?
• 1:02:13 The Scopes Trial Cultural Effect On Fundamentalist
• 1:10:28 Tips For Beginning Authors
• 1:16:15 Upcoming Projects With B&H Publishing