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Publisher
W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former literary agent, Terry is an Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing.
Terry has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics. Several of Terry’s books have sold over 100,000 copies.
Terry’s book, 10 PUBLISHING MYTHS, INSIGHT EVERY AUTHOR NEEDS TO SUCCEED (Morgan James Publishing) is packed with insight. Terry is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers’ conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Connect with Terry on Twitter. He lives in Orange County, California.
Morgan James Publishing, The Entrepreneurial Publisher™, provides entrepreneurs with the vital information, inspiration and guidance they need to be successful. Since its inception in 2003, Morgan James has grown from publishing six books per year to publishing over 180 front list titles each year. With a backlist of over 6,000 titles (+20 million sold books), Morgan James can support and advise entrepreneurs through any challenge their businesses face. Morgan James has had over 29 listings on The New York Times bestseller list and over 200 listings on the USA Today/ Wall Street Journal bestseller list. About 30% of the books are Christian in a Faith line also sold inside the Christian “brick and mortar” bookstores. Also about 30% of Morgan James authors have literary agents. Known for nonfiction books, Morgan James has a line of fiction in various genres (less than 80,000 words) as well as a limited number of picture books.
