Welcome to Cook Partners. We’re glad you’re here! Our magazine combines articles by experienced Christian publishers with the best that new technologies have to offer. We want to provide news, publisher development training, and inspiration for all who are committed to sharing God’s Word to transform their nations.



Publisher Training
The May/June 2009 issue of Cook Partners, our final issue, discusses why Christian publishers need training and where they can get it. Read about marketing Jesus, discover 10 ways to ride out the recession, and consider the writer as a vehicle for social progress. You will also find  greetings from Eric Thurman, Cook's president of Global Development, and information on writing and publishing in India and Ghana. Enjoy!
Cost-Cutting
In tough times, every publisher wants to find ways to reduce expenses, increase revenue, and maximize profits. This March/April 2009 issue of Cook Partners looks at ways to cut costs in publishing, improve cash flow, and cope with the intangible costs of ministry.  Also, read about Christian publishing and ministries in Kenya, Ethiopia, Albania, and Bolivia and enjoy a meditation on Luther's legacy from a writer in the Philippines. You will also find articles on the translator's joy of authorship and on customer service.

Seeking Effectiveness
The January/February 2009 issue of Cook Partners looks at effectiveness. How well do we manage our time, resources, and staff in going about our work in literature ministry? How can we accomplish more for Christ? We invite you to take a look at articles on sales boosters, how to write and edit poetry for Christians, and news on publishers in India and Venezuela. 


Lens on Leadership
Christian publishing houses often seek to serve leaders. They are an attractive audience for our books! The November/December 2008 issue of Cook Partners looks at leadership, focusing on Christian leadership principles, zeal, guidance, and succession. Also, read the testimonies of leaders who raised up ministries to deliver God's word to a hungry world, and to the rich in India. You will also find articles on publishing in China, collaborative writing, and choosing photos for your publications.


Humor in Christian Publishing
Is there any fun to be had in the work of Christian publishing, or is it all doom, gloom, and drudgery? The September/October 2008 issue of Cook Partners looks at humor in Christian publishing, merriment in ministry, and banter among books. You will also find articles on publishing in India, Kenya, and Papua New Guinea, what to do when sales are slow, and a reflection on the character of Christian communication.   


Aiming for Readability
What good is a book if it is not readable? The July/August 2008 issue of Cook Partners is about Aiming for Readability. It discusses legibility, typography, literacy and much more. Read about publishers in Nepal, Poland, Egypt, and Mexico, how to write effective promotional copy and what to do "If God Disappears."


Niche Publishing
The May/June 2008 edition focuses on Niche Publishing and how social networking, ebooks, mobile phones, and other new technologies are changing the ways publishers can reach customers. Read views from the U.S., Brazil, India, Ghana, and Argentina, plus articles on publishers in Lebanon and Japan.


Top Web Sites
The March/April 2008 edition focuses on Top Web Sites, highlighting sites for publishers, editors, designers, and sales staff. Also, how do you cope with changing technologies? Plus, read articles on Iceland, India, Indonesia, and Kenya, how to write an emergency book and the lifespan of publications. 


Publishing and Evangelism
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The January/February 2008 edition focuses on Publishing and Evangelism . How do Christian publishers fulfill the Great Commission? Read testimonies and reflections from colleagues in Canada, Chile, Egypt, India, Lebanon, the Slovak Republic, and the U.S.


Spanish-Language Markets
English PDF - Español PDF - Français PDF The November/December 2007 edition focuses on Spanish-Language Markets. The experiences of companies in Latin America have lessons for publishers worldwide. Also in this issue: articles from Switzerland, Kenya, Cambodia, Brazil, and Indonesia.

Print-on-Demand Publishing
Our focus September/October 2007 is on the technological advances that are changing publishers' work. Printing on demand can reduce the capital tied up in inventory and warehouse and distribution costs, but at what cost? Is it worth the investment? Read the perspectives of publishers in Argentina, Ghana, and the Netherlands. Also: news of work in India, Guatemala, and Latin America. 

Called to Write
The June/July 2007 edition focuses on how we are Called to Write and encouraged to develop skill as writers. Also included are articles on money versus mission, choosing a printing company, and unconventional distribution methods. Read writing from Canada, India, Latin America, Malaysia, Brazil, and Indonesia.

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