Lisa Jacobson

Lisa is the happily-ever-after wife of Matthew Jacobson. Together they enjoy raising their 8 children and have been involved in Christian publishing for over 20 years. Matt is currently both writing and agenting, as owner of Loyal Arts Literary Agency. Lisa enjoys blogging at Club31Women. Lisa is the author of 100 Ways to Love Your Husband and her husband is the author of 100 Ways to Love Your Wife. They are also the authors of several children's books, including a winner of the C.S. Lewis Silver Medal for Children's Literature.
5 Things I’d Definitely Do If I Wanted to Write a Best-Selling Book

5 Things I’d Definitely Do If I Wanted to Write a Best-Selling Book

If I remember correctly, it all began with a phone call.

A friend calling to tell us about another friend’s story. Felt like a long-shot, to be quite truthful. “Just hear him out – that’s all I’m asking,” our friend insisted.

It was a good story alright. Even ending up on the New York Times Best-Seller list for months on end. A first-time author and an unknown name. Not necessarily the typical experience, I grant you, but why not?

Yes, why not.

If you’re wondering if you have a best-selling book in you as well? And interested in getting it traditionally published?

Here are 5 things I’d definitely do if I wanted to write a best-selling book.

5 Things I’d Never Do If I Wanted to Write a Best-Selling Book

5 Things I’d Never Do If I Wanted to Write a Best-Selling Book

We’ve been married 20 years now and have remained in Christian publishing ever since. Marketing, editing, agenting, writing: we enjoy anything that has to do with books. And, yes, we still talk about these things – and each other – as passionately as ever.

So maybe you’re writing a beautiful or incredibly interesting book of your own. One that you think just might be a best-seller. If you are? Here are a few things I would never do.

The End.

The End.