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The article presents information on ways that religion publishers are producing content and marketing products in response to changes in the publishing industry. It provides details related to digital programs in publishing such as electronic books (e-books), online advertising, websites, mobile apps, and digital product development. Other topics include e-book sales, relationships between readers and publishers, and comments from President Mark Schoenwald of HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

The article discusses the growth of religious titles within the publishing industry. It explains that publishers have been looking to expand the presence of religious books within public libraries, noting an increase in visitors from 2008 to 2009. Details concerning the exposure of religious fiction titles in libraries as well as comments from publishing executives Linda May, Ginia Hairston Croker, and Michael Covington are also presented.

The article discusses the marketing activities of religious literature publishers. It explains that publishers are looking to increase the presence of religious genres within public libraries within the U.S., noting the particular success of inspirational fiction featuring Amish themes among adult readers. Comments from library personnel such as Jeffrey Gegner, Amy Marshall, and Gail Mason are also presented.

This article presents a profile of children's religion book author Max Lucado. Under The Story campaign, Lucado released several books including "The Story for Children: A Storybook Bible." He collaborated with other authors such as Karen Davis Hill and Randy Frazee. The author said children's stories are enjoyable to write.

The article discusses the issues about self-publishing particularly for the religion segment. The concept of self-publishing is said to have blurred by efforts of publishers like WinePress Group, Credo House, Brown Books Publishing Group, Creation House, and WestBow Press to publish quality books that go through traditional distribution channels and have them edited, designed, and printed by professionals. Custom publishers are said to be somewhere between established self-publishing giants such as Xulon and traditional royalty-paying publishers. INSET: A tale of Two Self-published writers.

The article focuses on the popularity of books that deal with the existence of heaven and the afterlife. Topics include the criticism of such books as 'heaven tourism,' how such books are marketed by publishing companies, and the sales of books that deal with religion, spirituality, and the afterlife.