I've found myself on the receiving list of these e-mails and have read several and skimmed some. My name is Phil Whitmarsh and I had the great fortune of meeting McNair in the early 1980's when he came to our church in Lincoln, Nebraska and performed The Fifth Gospel. LOVED IT! He hung out with several from our Youth Group and we found ourselves sharing stories over a late-night breakfast, as McNair doodled in one of his sketch books. <br>
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For the last several years I've been working with iUniverse Publishing, the industry leader in supported self-publishing. The last 6 months have seen it sold and moved from Nebraska to Indiana. While I've stayed on with part of a shoestring team in Lincoln to aid in the transition I've been considering employment/call options as well. Several of the 2,500 authors I've initiated into self-publishing have suggested that I create my own company to consult and mentor those have a book but need an alternative to traditional publishing. I'm considering a couple offers to join similar companies or strike out on my own. <br>
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Enough preamble...I can confidently say that there are many ways that someone with a good book can experience the success they desire and deserve by choosing alternative publishing options. I've helped folks "just wanting to be a published author" of the bucket list variety and those who have strategized about how best to attract traditional publishers and agents. I've seen writers succeed at all levels. <br>
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I'd be happy to provide counsel or advice to anyone looking for a way to get a quality book published. Obviously, there are no golden tickets or field of publishing dreams. But anyone with a network and following the depth of McNair's should be able to build the kind of success that they deserve. My two cents. <br>
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Best wishes and blessings to all, <br>
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- Phil<br>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans" color=#ff0000>G'Day, McNair!</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">I was very interested to read your email of last week. So glad to hear that Wes and Judy had the opportunity to help you sort things out, materially and otherwise.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">You used a term in the email that I'm going to use (due credit given to you, of course). You described the "fog of overwhelm" and that is where I am at the moment. I am the only pastor at a church that over 300 people would call their church with no foreseeable possibility of additional staff. I have a wife and four daughters that all want more attention from me. The maintenence of a house, yard and three cars is mostly my responsibility. I'm getting depressed and overwhelmed just writing all this. The fog of overwhelm is my life right now.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">Add to that the frustration of years of not seeing anywhere near the kind of positive response from the church as I did at the two other churches where I've served. This last fall they stupidly took an area of ministry away from me which I enjoy immensely and in which I excel and which man people appreciated. They reiterated their displeasure with my performance in areas in which I do not excel and told me to focus on that with no offer to help. Playing to one's strength is not a concept they are familiar with, nor do they want to learn it. Rather than developing god-given gifts to their full potential, they are focussed on traditional roles. They can now focus on my backside as I head out the door. It's time to look elsewhere. </FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">After I made the decision to begin figuring out what to do instead of this ministry, I began to sleep much better. My overall energy level is better. I don't even hate going to the office as much as I did now that I am looking to leave. Which brings me to the reason for writing you.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">In my search, I came across a church in your general area that is without a pastor and may need some help filling the pulpit on occasion. I don't know anybody at the church nor have I been there. Just saw the ad for senior pastor and thought you might find an opportunity to get some bills paid while they are between pastors.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">Hope Ev. Free</FONT></div>
<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">2701 Noriega St.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans"><A href="http://www.hopeefc.com/" target=_blank>www.hopeefc.com</A></FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">New subject: it is amazing to me that 15 publishers have turned down your brainstorming book. My first thought when I read that was, "Damn, I wish I had a publishing company so I could get that book!" Then the thought occurred to me, "Maybe this is an act of God; preventing the book from being accepted until it was refined more than it had been or until the right publisher was contacted." I am confident God is refining and focussing you through all of this.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">One of the resources that is helping me is a book entitled <EM>48 Days</EM> <EM>to the Work You Love</EM>. It's written by Dan Miller, president of The Business Source, specializing in creative thinking for personal and business background development, according to the back cover. He's in Franklin, TN so maybe Ken knows him. Some of what you describe in your job search sounds like what he recommends. It has confirmed why I am feeling like my life sucks. My life does suck and it's mostly on me for the choices I've made. I am making new choices and this book is helping me ask the right questions. Along with church opportunities I am looking at colleges for teaching and campus pastor openings. My 15 year old wants me to be her youth pastor. At least that's what she says and since she didn't immediately follow that up with any requests it might be the truth.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">I was very interested to read that you missed being part of a team that works on projects from beginning to end, seeing the development of the project and the people on the team. I can see that in you. I'm glad you are looking for opportunities that fit some of your passions that did not have a consistent outlet. I'm in the same process but not as far along as you are.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">What is an A,B,B,B,C list? Sounds like something that might help me. I often feel like I'm running from project to project and neglecting important things that need to be done. Some greater focus and priority sounds like what I need.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">I'm praying for you, the rent money, the books, the job search and life changes. Have a great day.</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">Looking forward to seeing what happens,</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">Rodney Price</FONT></div>
<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">Canton, Ohio (for now)</FONT></div>
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<div><FONT face="Lucida Sans">P.S. I just had another thought. (That's three thoughts before 9 am. It's going to be a good day!) The guy who wrote <EM>48 Days to the Work You Love</EM> also has a non-traditional web publishing business and a non-traditional distribution business for hard copy books. It might be worth taking a look at what he can offer you. His web site is <A href="http://www.48days.com/" target=_blank>www.48days.com</A> </FONT></div>
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