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Writing Exceptional Missionary Newsletters : Essentials for Writing, Producing, and Sending Newsletters That Motivate Readers.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Weyeneth, Sandra M.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Newsletters--Publishing.
- Newsletters.
- Missionaries--Correspondence.
- Missionaries.
- Letter writing.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (202 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Writing Exceptional Missionary Newsletters
- Place of Publication:
- William Carey Library 2013
- Littleton : William Carey Publishing, 2013.
- Summary:
- Writing Exceptional Missionary Newsletters shows anyone who writes personal ministry newsletters how to captivate readers.This revised edition offers more ideas for better online communication like e-mail and Facebook.It shows how to increase your letter's impact and provides tips for how often to send your newsletters, e-newsletters, and posts.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- Definitions and Icons Used
- Introduction
- Part I - Essentials for Writing Newsletters
- Chapter One - Why Write a Newsletter?
- 1. Newsletters Generate Prayer
- 2. Newsletters Show What God Is Doing
- 3. Newsletters Illustrate the Ministry and Inspire Continued Financial Support
- 4. Newsletters Offer Ministry Ideas
- 5. Newsletters Broaden Exposure to Missions
- 6. Newsletters Communicate Thanks
- Chapter Two - Tips for Excellent Writing
- Tip 1: Include a Story
- Tip 2: Begin With a Bang
- Tip 3: Add a Picture and a Caption
- Tip 4: Choose One Theme
- Tip 5: Use Appealing Graphics, Design, and Layout
- Tip 6: Write With Vitality
- Tip 7: Personalize It
- Tip 8: Get Feedback
- Part II - Essentials for Producing and Sending Newsletters
- Chapter Three - Production and Strategy Essentials
- 1. How Many People Should I Have On My Mailing List?
- 2. How Often Should I Send A Newsletter?
- 3. Should I Write Personal Notes on Each Newsletter?
- 4. How Do I Avoid Last-minute Chaos?
- 5. Should I Mention Financial Needs?
- 6. How Can I Segment My Mailing List to Manage Communication Issues?
- 7. What Can I Write about While Serving in Administration or Leadership?
- Chapter Four - Sending and Mailing Essentials
- 1. Should I Mail My Newsletter With First Class Postage?
- 2. How Can I Get Address Updates Quicker?
- 3. How Can I Save Time and Money?
- 4. What Should I Do If I Have Not Sent a Newsletter for Ten Months?
- 5. What If I Cannot Afford to Send a Newsletter?
- Chapter Five - E-mail, Facebook, Websites, and More
- 1. E-mail
- 2. Social Media
- 3. Other
- Chapter Six - Sending Newsletters While Living Overseas
- 1. How Do I Send Newsletters When I Live Outside of My Home Country?.
- 2. What if I Am on Home Ministry Assignment (Furlough)?
- Chapter Seven - Final Thoughts
- Appendix
- Checklist for Writing a Newsletter
- Checklist for Editing and Proofing a Newsletter
- Checklist for Keeping Donors Once You Get Them
- Examples of Donor Letters
- Fifty Ways of Saying "Thank You" to Your Giving Partners
- Bible Study on How a Thankful Spirit Transforms Newsletters
- References
- Resources.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-64508-047-1
- 9781645080473
- 1645080471
- 9781645080480
- 164508048X
- OCLC:
- 1090429093
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