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Publishing Pusher – Ep. 78Host: Dr. Annette WestSeries: Talking All BooksGuests: Ms. Anna J. Roseboro, Minister Sharon RandRuntime: ~45–60 min (estimate)Episode Title Talking All Books: Collaborations, Scripture Balance & Page-to-Screen Wins Episode SummaryIn this energizing roundtable, Dr. Annette West, educator and author, Ms. Anna J. Roseboro, and Minister Sharon Rand unpack what it really takes to move ideas from the page to print—and even to the screen. From the S3 visibility model (Show up, Speak out, Share it) to practical guardrails on using Scripture in faith-based writing, the trio shares straight-talk tips on collaborations, copyrights, translations, word counts, and launch strategies.Plus: Anna’s novel-to-film success story Choices (Episode 1 released; Episode 2 in production), Dr. West’s forthcoming Christian fiction novelette Where Hope Took Root (Oct 1 release), and Sharon’s new Christian Woman Daily Planner and current anthologies.Key TopicsThe S3 Model for Author Visibility: Show up, Speak out, Share it—why consistent presence and sharing your “toolbox” matters.From Book to Film: Anna’s Choices—how collaborative voices built authenticity and traction; premiere details and what’s next.Scripture in Writing—How Much Is Too Much?: Practical percentage ranges by book type, plus clear, usable rules of thumb.Collaboration Done Right: Benefits, expectations (including sales realities), and why author copies matter.Editing & Structure: Turning an overlong manuscript into a Book + Workbook for clarity and impact.Rights & Translation Essentials: Bible translation permissions, captions/dubbing costs, and protecting screeners.Author Development: Boot camps, coaching, and building a sustainable brand as a self-publisher.Timestamp Guide (chaptered for show notes)00:00 – Welcome & Purpose: Publishing Pusher’s mission is to equip authors and content creators.03:00 – S3 Model: Show up, speak out, share it—how to leverage your “toolbox.”07:00 – Feature: Choices (Film): Episode 1 released; Episode 2 in production; how collaborative authenticity shaped the story.14:00 – Premiere Info: Sept 21, 7:00 PM EST on Zoom (tickets via Eventbrite; link shared in Jetna Publishing community).17:00 – New Release: Dr. West’s Where Hope Took Root (Christian fiction novelette, Oct 1; ebook & softcover).22:00 – Projects in Motion: Sharon’s Christian Woman Daily Planner, Beatitudes project, anthologies, and “AI Made Easy” Zoom.26:00 – Collaboration 101: Why anthologies are a smart on-ramp; networking vs. sales expectations.31:00 – Scripture Balance: Clear targets for devotionals, teaching books, and fiction/memoir.36:00 – Legal & Production: Bible translation permissions, CC/dubbing cost realities, and screener safeguards.41:00 – Editing Wins: Splitting a 40k manuscript into a 20k core book + companion workbook.45:00 – Call to Action & Close.Practical TakeawaysUse Scripture strategically.Devotionals/Study Guides: ~30–50% (aim lower when possible).Inspirational/Teaching: ~15–25% (aim ≈15%).Fiction/Memoir: ~5–15% (aim ≈5%); weave verses naturally into narrative.Rule of thumb: 1–3 key verses per central point or chapter theme.Mind the rights. Some Bible translations (e.g., KJV, NIV, NKJV/NLT) allow limited quoting with proper attribution. Always check each publisher’s current guidelines and add the required credit lines on your copyright page.Protect your film assets. Use watermarks, respect contracts, and avoid uncontrolled distribution of screeners.Budget for access. Captioning/translation often priced per minute (e.g., ~$3–$4/min)—plan accordingly.Right-size your book. If you exceed the target word count (e.g., 20k), move tables/activities to a workbook and keep the main text tight.Choose collaborations that coach. Look for projects that include feedback loops, editing, and author education—not just “submit and go.”Featured Projects & MentionsFilm: Choices — Episode 1 released; Premiere: Sept 21 @ 7:00 PM EST (Eventbrite ticket required; screening via Zoom). Produced by Tella Productions (Teaching English Language Arts); prior work with Urban Vision Works noted.Book: Where Hope Took Root: Love, Loss, and God Planted Something New — Dr. Annette West, releasing Oct 1 (ebook + softcover).Planner: Christian Woman Daily Planner — Minister Sharon Rand (in design).Anthologies & Series: Centered in Christ devotionals (5-book series), Beatitudes project, Seed for Entrepreneurs anthology, Daughters of Ruth collective.Training: Six-month Publishing Boot Camp (business setup + book completion + certificate).Community: Jetna Publishing site & Facebook group (links as available).Event: AI Made Easy Zoom (Friday evening; free registration required—Zoom link to be shared).Pull Quotes (ready for social tiles)“If you don’t show up, people don’t know who you are. If you don’t speak out, they don’t know what you have to say. If you don’t share it, they’ll never see what’s in your toolbox.”“Let Scripture anchor your message—don’t let it replace your voice.”“Collaborations expand your reach, but you still own your sales strategy.”Suggested Episode Description (Podcast Apps)“Dr. Annette West sits down with educator–author Anna J. Roseboro and Minister Sharon Rand to talk collaborations that coach, how much Scripture to include (with real-world percentages), rights and translation basics, and turning long manuscripts into clean book + workbook sets. Anna shares how her Christian fiction became the film Choices, which will have a Zoom premiere on Sept 21. Plus: Dr. West’s new novelette, Where Hope Took Root (Oct 1), and Sharon’s Christian Woman Daily Planner. Practical, faith-forward publishing you can use right now.”Calls to ActionGrab a ticket for the Choices premiere (Sept 21 @ 7 PM EST) and join the live Zoom screening.Follow Dr. West for updates on Where Hope Took Root (Oct 1 release).Join the JATN Publishing community to access coaching, collabs, and workshops.Register for “AI Made Easy” (Friday evening Zoom) to sharpen your author workflow.Pitch your faith-forward book to appear on Publishing Pusher: email the team (address below).CreditsHost: Dr. Annette WestGuests: Ms. Anna J. Roseboro, Minister Sharon RandProduction: Donte FirePresented by: JATN PublishingContact: [email protected] | JATNPublishing.org (insert correct link)SEO Keywords (for YouTube/Blog)Christian publishing, self-publishing, Christian fiction, devotionals, scripture permissions, Bible translation copyright, collaborations, anthology, book to film, Choices movie, Annette West, Anna J. Roseboro, Sharon Rand, Christian Woman Daily Planner, JATN Publishing.Hashtags#PublishingPusher #TalkingAllBooks #ChristianAuthors #FaithAndFiction #BookToFilm #SelfPublishing #WriterTips #Devotionals #IndieAuthor