 |
Lisa J Copen
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
In 1993, Lisa was working for a large non-profit organization, eager to learn all she could about marketing, fund development and program. But with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 24, Lisa's career goals of working in the field of social work were jolted--but not for long. She went to the library and came home with three-foot high stacks of books on topics about how to start a non-profit organization, write for magazines, and market herself as an expert in the field of chronic illness ministry and outreach. "Scripture says God gives us more than we can ask or imagine," she says. "In my case it was very true."
Rather than working for a non-profit, she founded one, Rest Ministries was incorporated in 1997, serving people who live with chronic illness or pain. She took full advantage of the marketing opportunities on the internet and started a hard-copy newsletter sent through the postal mail.
Since then, Lisa's newsletter has turned into a consumer magazine, called HopeKeepers, Rest Ministries receives over 70,000 visitors to the web site each month, and they are the founder/sponsors of National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. Lisa's writing include numerous books on chronic illness for individuals as well as support groups.
As her knowledge base of web design, internet marketing, book promotion and "learning to deal with a small marketing budget" grew, she has shared her experiences and lessons with many others through writers conferences and consultations. She has recently began a new blog YOU CAN SELL MORE BOOKS! featuring daily book marketing tips and promotional ideas and has over 30 ebooks on "50 Ways to ___ to Sell More Books!" Find out how Lisa has sold tens of thousands of dollars worth of her books on very little money.
Send her your best ideas or experiences for marketing your books and if your tip is chosen you will get a free copy of the ebook when it is released!
Lisa's passion has always been the written word and public speaking. From A Woman's Health Resource Journal to a scrapbook for adoptive families to book marketing, all of her passions overlap, each filling a niche and hopefully helping someone else along the way.
If you're interested in being notified when Lisa's book marketing books is available, email her now to get a bonus with your purchase.
Lisa is currently in the process of setting up an article directory of free articles to reprint that are chronic illness related. This is a great opportunity to share your writing talents, book reviews, and press releases, if they are illness related or have an illness "spin" on them. They must be free to reprint. We look forward to providing quality content for everything such as web sites to church newsletters to support group and health organization publications.
Birth Place: Milwaukie, OR USA
Accomplishments: Various, coming soon
|
| |
Books
|
| |
| |
Articles
Ministering to the Chronically Ill: 20 Ways That Take 20 Minutes by Lisa J Copen
Doesn't ministering to the ill require tons of money, insurance, lots of volunteers and time? Not always! Here are 20 ideas you can put in place in 20 minutes!...
Living with Invisible Illness: 5 Ways to Get Over Aggravations by Lisa J Copen
Looking good when you feel terrible could be seen as a blessing. When you live with chronic illness, however, it can also cause a lot of resentment and misunderstandings....
YOU: The Smart Patient Should Be on Desk of Every Ill Person by Lisa J Copen
Books on illness are not in short supply, but "YOU: The Smart Patient" is one that everyone needs on their shelf at home, especially the chronically ill....
Illness and Anger: 3 Steps to Avoid the Spiritual Pitfalls by Lisa J Copen
It's normal to feel moments of anger when you live with a chronic illness. It's when the anger stage turns into a lifestyle that one needs to consider how to use their anger for positive changes, avoi...
Got 20 Minutes? How You Call Sell Books Online Fast by Lisa J Copen
Selling more books doesn't have to take hours! With just 20 minutes you can do your marketing for the day and make a significant difference....
6 Things Churches Can Do To Really Help the Chronically Ill by Lisa J Copen
Despite our belief that only the elderly become ill, nearly 1 in 2 people in the US have a chronic condition, 60% of the people who suffer with daily pain or illness are between the ages of 18 an...
6 Ways the Chronically Ill Can Set Reasonable Annual Resolutions by Lisa J Copen
Did you skip resolutions or did you already forget them? Don’t sweat it! When life is so unpredictable, as it is when you live with a chronic illness, it can be hard to set New Year’s resolutions. Rea...
How to Scrapbook Your Child's Adoption by Lisa J Copen
Every adopted child needs a scrapbook or life book about how they came to be a part of your family. With these tips you can have one done in no time for them to enjoy now....
Life books for the Adopted Child When You Have Little Information by Lisa J Copen
Trying to create an adoption life book for a child when you have little information can seem difficult, but with just a few explanations of how to write and what to add, you’ll have a beautiful adopti...
Create a Professional Adoption Scrapbook Album In a Few Hours by Lisa J Copen
Adoptive moms often want the perfect baby book for their child; one that explains the whole adoption experience, the emotions, and the details. Too often it becomes overwhelming and something that is ...
Romantic Ideas for Chronically Ill Women to Romance Her Husband by Lisa J Copen
The words "hot and bothered" may spark images of twisted sheets and breathlessly reaching out to the one you love for most people. But if you have a chronic illness, "hot" likely refers to a thyroid c...
Encouraging the Chronically Ill Moms in Your Playgroup by Lisa J Copen
Mommy moments come in all forms of days at the beach, backyard BBQs, or kids reading groups at the library. These are all wonderful times to get to know other mothers and share in wearing out your kid...
7 Habits of Happy People Who Live with Illness by Lisa J Copen
As I type this my 4-year-old son is sitting beside me. He has a cold and a slight fever, but all he has said today since he woke up six hour ago is "I'm better now. I'm all better." How much can our a...
Hospital Visits: What do you talk about? by Lisa J Copen
Visiting someone in the hospital doesn''t have to be awkward and uncomfortable. Real people share what makes a difference to them when someone visits....
Manage Your Chronic Pain While Traveling in Comfortable Hotels by Lisa J Copen
If you have a chronic condition, such as fibromyalgia or arthritis, making the effort to travel can leave you feeling exhausted and ready to crash on a comfortable bed like you'd find in those cute li...
6 Ways to Let Those with Chronic Illness in Your Church Know You Care by Lisa J Copen
People in your church are hurting! Nearly 1 in 2 people in the U.S. live with a chronic ilness and most illness is invisible. Small practical changes and an awareness of attitude can make the differen...
Romantic Ideas for When You Have a Chronic Illness by Lisa J Copen
Can you be romantic even when you have a chronic illness? Yes, but you have to make an effort in the romance department. About 75 marriages end in divorce when illness is present. You can save yours b...
Learning to be Assertive Despite the Fatigue of Illness by Lisa J Copen
Chronic illness can leave you feeling exhausted and it can be difficult to be a good advocate for yourself. At the same time, the red tape can grow wearisome and give you a negative attitude. How can ...
Illness Isn't an Excuse for Not Guarding Our Words by Lisa J Copen
When illness gets us down both mentally and physically, it can be easy to lash out at those we care about the most. But having a chronic illness doens't give us a free pass to say whatever is on our m...
Visiting Someone in the Hospital: 14 Helpful Tips by Lisa J Copen
Visiting someone in the hospital doesn't have to be awkward and uncomfortable. Real people share what makes a difference to them when someone visits....
Celebrate Today Even if You Have a Chronic Illness by Lisa J Copen
Life is hard. Living with a chronic illness adds multiple challenges and frustrations. But finding joy is still possible. Find out some basic attitudes that can make celebrating life a bit easier!
Are There Medical Benefits to Video Games? by Lisa J Copen
Who would have thought that we'd ever tell our kids to go play some video games? But now video games can help one lose weight and even avoid physical pain!
...
6 Ways to Let Those with Chronic Illness in Your Church Know You Care by Lisa J Copen
Every Sunday thousands of people attend church, but they still feel lonely, are in physical pain, and believe no one understands. We can change that!...
6 Reasons Not to Worry When You Have a Chronic Illness by Lisa J Copen
Worrying only seems natural when you live with a chronic illness and every day is unpredictable and often full of pain. But worrying can become a heavy burden and make our health even worse. Find out ...
50 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend by Lisa J Copen
Little ways of reaching out make all of the difference to someone who is hurting, especially when the illness is chronic. It's rarely the "size" of the task, but the simple fact that you made an effor...
|
News
Pitch your book during Invisible Illness Week! by Lisa J Copen
As a writer/author, now is a great time to plan radio interviews, television appearances, or just distribute a press release or articles online. For more information about this week see
http://ww...
|
| |
Links
|
| Speaker/Bio Sheet for Lisa Copen
Lisa's personal speaker's flyer.
|
Why Can't I Make People Understand? Discovering the Validation Those...
"No one get's it!" we all exclaim at one time or another. But if you feel this way on a regular basis you may be in trouble! This book gives you unique insight into why you crave the understanding of those around you when you are suffering.
|
Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend
"'Beyond Casseroles' is clever, helpful, fun, and uplifting. You can use it to get ideas yourself, to give someone else a glimpse at what living with a chronic illness can be like, or as a gift. It could also give someone who has a chronic illness some ideas for keeping themselves more cheerful. All in all, an excellent little package." About.com Guide for Headaches and Migraines
|
Mosaic Moments: Devotionals for the chronically ill
Mosaic Moments is a virtual cupboard brimming with heart-to-heart stories grounded in Biblical truth, it is written by real people in the trenches of chronic illness-people who deal with the very issues I face each day as I live with chronic pain caused by neurofibromatosis. I finished each serving not simply fulfilled, but encouraged to go on. Mosaic Moments is truly heaven's Chicken Soup for the Chronically Ill Soul." Roberta Messner, Ph.D., R.N., author of numerous medical and inspirational articles on living with chronic pain; co-contributor to Guideposts and Daily Guideposts
|
Additional information
|
| * COMING SOON! Free article directory - all illness related
* NEW! Book marketing books to help those who don't like to sell - See http://www.youcansellmorebooks.com
* NEW! Scrapbook your illness
* NEW! Scrapbook your child's adoption - See http://www.scrapbookmyadoption.com |
| |
|
|
Contact
Information
Rest Ministries/HopeKeepers
PO Box 502928
San Diego
CA
92150
USA |
Work phone: 858-486-4685
Fax: 800-933-1078
|
|
|
|
|
