Your next retreat features inspiring and engaging speakers, panelists, and industry experts who will guide you as you grow your book business.
*All are scheduled to participate, mostly in person, with some presenting live via video. Schedule and presenters are subject to change.
Matt Alvarado
Owner of Pure Imagination | Film maker | Actor | YouTube Editor
Matt, a prolific creator of content, is a producer of short films, music videos, and commercials.
He has worked as an editor for a YouTube channel with more than 7.5 million subscribers and nearly 200 million views.
Matt was the director and producer of the feature film I Am Spaceman.
He has lectured at the University of Colorado Springs, teaching Directing for Film and Television and Intro to Video and Filmmaking.
Marcus Costantino
Founder of Igniting Your Writing | Consultant | Coach | Author | Presenter
Marcus Costantino is a business and non-profit leader, consultant, writer, and literary agent. As a business consultant and writer, he helps influencers strategically position themselves in the marketplace—and it usually starts with a book. His literary, writing, and coaching portfolio includes a US congressman, a celebrity chef, pastors, and non-profit executives. He has edited dozens of books and written others. He has also published articles at GotQuestions.org and CompellingTruth.org. He is also a member of the Academy of Christian Editors.
His books include:
- Igniting Your Influence: 21 Speakers, Coaches, Leaders, and Experts help you write your first Book
- What’s Next? Talking with God about the Rest of Your Life
- Family Dynasty: The Restoration of the World Begins at Home (co-author with Pastor Sean Morris)
- No Lucks Given: Life is hard, but there is hope (co-author with Chef Brother Luck)
Marcus lives in Colorado with his Colorado-native wife, though he hails from Massachusetts, and yes, he is still a Tom Brady fan.
Tim Peterson
Publishing Expert | Former Publisher at Salem Books
Tim is the Publisher at Believers Book Services and former publisher at Salem Books where he published numerous notable authors including Voddie Baucham, Greg Laurie, Owen Strachan, and Eric Metaxas. He previously led teams at David C. Cook and Bethany House Publishers.
As a publisher, Tim’s marketing instincts and book business savvy make him an asset for any author. He understands that while writing is “the hard part” of the process, it only gets more difficult from there. Success requires great editing, cover design, interior layout, and marketing and distribution.
Dave Sheets
Owner of Believers Book Services | Publishing Consultant
Dave Sheets has spent nearly three decades in the publishing industry, working with many top book publishers, distributors, and printers, including Tyndale House Publishers, Multnomah Publishers, and Snowfall Press. Dave has served clients in various sales and marketing roles throughout his career, each time focusing on providing creative solutions to their needs.
He is now the owner/operator of BelieversBookServices—a publishing services company working with independent authors. Every year, he works with hundreds of authors, helping to create books that entertain and inform readers across the globe.