Pella author releases novel based on true story
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on February 08, 2022
This winter, Pella author Karen Fitzsimmons is celebrating the publication of her eighth book and first novel, Unfailing Love. Based on a true story, Unfailing Love centers on Kalena, a small-town Iowa girl born in the early sixties. The book chronicles Kalena’s life from childhood to the present day, as she faces bullies, bad relationships, […]
Pella author explores untold stories of the Bible in captivating new novel
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- Last Updated on June 14, 2021
Peter, Mary Magdalene, Lazarus, Pontius Pilate—the life of Jesus Christ was peopled by fascinating men and women whose stories have long inspired writers and artists. But what about those quiet figures, the men and women who were part of the Gospels, but whose names and stories aren’t fully known? Have you ever wondered about the […]
7 guidelines for amazing book cover design
- Posted in Book Publishing Tips & News
- Last Updated on February 08, 2021
The cliché “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is great advice for life … not so much for authors approaching book cover design—one of the most exciting and daunting stages of publication. As readers, when we’re scanning shelves… […]
15 best practices for creating landing pages that work
- Posted in Business Tips
- Last Updated on February 09, 2021
As we ring in 2021, businesses are considering where to invest their marketing budgets. Like everything else in 2020, PPC was disrupted. As the world adjusts to the lingering pandemic, people continue to spend more time and money online, making PPC a clear front-runner to claim those marketing dollars. […]
Love stories and cinnamon rolls: Pella author publishes heartwarming new novel
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on November 12, 2020
Just in time for the holiday season, Pella author Jean De Vries has published her second novel, Brought Us Together. The story marks the return of the Millers, an Amish family first introduced in De Vries’ Bestow On Us Your Grace, winner of the Write Place’s 2016 Book Contest. […]
Flexing our Photoshop muscles from a distance
- Posted in News + Tips
- Last Updated on April 22, 2020
When Lexie Thomas purchased the Write Place almost one year ago, we knew we needed to update our staff photo. It had been three years since our last group photo (yikes!)—so it was high time for a new one. We had a challenge many businesses are facing right now: distance and different office locations. […]
Pella author publishes around-the-world memoir
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on April 13, 2020
Pella native Susan Kuyper loves to explore. After a childhood spent biking the streets of the small Iowa town, she went on to teach in Hong Kong, hike the mountains of Japan and Tibet, raise two sons, survive several near-death experiences and—eventually—move back to the Heartland. […]
Retired NCAA Division II conference commissioner publishes essay collection
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on December 17, 2019
Just in time for the holidays, Dr. Bob Boerigter—retired commissioner of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), an NCAA Division II conference—has published a collection of personal essays titled Things Were Different Then. […]
Iowa author celebrates Amana Colonies with A, B, C “kinderbuch”
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on December 09, 2019
Each year, thousands of tourists travel to the Amana Colonies—the largest National Historic Landmark in Iowa. Settled by German immigrants, this cluster of villages is home to vibrant festivals, unique shops and well-known restaurants. […]