Type Of Business:
Literary Agent for the Christian publishing industry
Expertise:
Evaluating Christian fiction and non-fiction book projects; Interacting with writers and helping them to upgrade their product; Connecting book authors with editors
Major Product/SVS:
Publishing books
Favorite Business Publication:
Retail+; Christianity Today; Writers Digest
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Reading; Supporting the Boston Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins, New England Patriots, Clemson Tigers, and Wofford College teams
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Mennonite Brethren Bible College
Affiliations Awards:
Christian Writers Guild; Presbyterian Church; Rotary International
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Serving as co-author of Dale Evans Rogers' book In the Hands of the Potter
Charity:
Volunteer, Tryon Presbyterian Church; Tryon Rotary Club; Voice of Calvary Ministries
Number Of Years In Profession:
56
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to continuously striving to improve his skills, and to serve others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he has been a writer for more than 55 years. He managed bookstores, wrote 14 books and hundreds of articles, and has served as the editorial director at three publishing houses, as well as president of Here's Life Publishers.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluating book proposals to see if they are ready for publishing; Sending book proposals out to editors; Handling contract negotiations
Awards/Honors:
R. A. Torrey Award, Montrose Christian Writers Conference; Partner Award, Word Guild of Canada; Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Stobbe hopes to continue helping writers.