I am in need of feedback on one of my late father's titles being released this fall by Logos/FaithLife: Independent Bible Study (IBS) originally published by Moody Press between 1964-1996 (72,000 sold).
Currently, it is one of 24 titles of his other out-of-print books (see attached list of them all).
I understand that Logos typically sells in COLLECTIONS, so all of these titles will be released together, then possibly separated into individual titles at a later date. I do not have a price yet on the collection, but will post when they alert me.
Of the 24 titles on the list, the IBS book is one that I believe could be a standalone title, but I would like to get your feedback before I proceed with confidence in suggesting that to the editorial department.
I believe it would be a strong seller by itself because, unlike many of Dad's other titles which are Bible studies, this is a TEXTBOOK that teaches how to inductively study God's Word by creating analytical charts on any passages of Scripture. It is the textbook Dad used in his inductive Bible study class at Bryan College for most of the 30 years he taught there.
I have recently collected more than 100 sample analytical charts from former students that I intend to use to promote the re-publication of the IBS book here at Logos. Here are 5 samples (note that the text inside the rectangular box in the center of each chart is strictly Scripture, called "talking text," while everything outside the box reflects insights from the Bible student on that Scripture passage:
4456.Jensen titles for Faithlife Apr30.2015.docx
My two questions are:
1) Am I off-base in thinking that the IBS book (which teaches this chart method) could be a successful single-book release?
2) Would a separate (non-Logos) electronic product (eBook, pdf, or such) of just these 100+ sample charts be worth selling for around $12?
Related to question 2, FYI, I don't intend to keep the profits, but would be able to set up affiliates (for free) who would get their own link to promote it in emails/website & such and would get 100% of the $12, or whatever price you suggest is on target. This would help build my email list to announce the launch of the IBS book when it comes out this Sept/Oct. Make sense?
As I've been receiving these chart samples from former students for the past couple of weeks, I've been struck by the BEAUTY and DEPTH of God's Word as reflected in the creative expression of this type of inductive Bible study! I pray God will use these as catalysts to encourage us to dig deeper in His Word.
Thank you for your feedback!
