The Little Handbook to Perfecting the Art of Christian Writing: Getting Your Foot in the Publisher's Door
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The Little Handbook to Perfecting the Art of Christian Writing: Getting Your Foot in the Publisher's Door
This book is so good that I read all 250 pages in two sittings. It is for beginners and gives information aimed at them which includes the common mistakes to avoid your first time. If you want to know how to contact publishers, buy "Christian Writers Market Guide" which has about 600 pages of information about publishers and how to reach them. It also has a CD so that you can do searches of the book.
A "little" handbook indeed:
I bought this book and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christian Writing" at the same time and read this one first. Good thing I did, because I'd have been horribly disappointed if I had first read "Complete Idiot's Guide" -- which is jam-packed with details, how-to's, checklists, suggestions, personal stories, and reminders about keeping God at the center. Compared to the other book, this one seems thin, even in its advice on how to connect successfully with publishers. Not that it's horrible; it's not bad... more info
Superb resource:
If you are a writer--Christian or otherwise--you will find something you need in this book. It is stuffed with ideas, encouragement, and know-how. I wish I'd had it ten years ago!
Power-Packed Information in a Small Book:
These seasoned publishing experts have written a great resource for any Christian writer--no matter whether you are beginning or a much-published author. Beyond their own stellar credentials in publishing, these authors turned to various bestselling authors, literary agents and editors for fresh information. In the preface, they write, "Our whole purpose in writing this book is to share our excitement regarding Christian writing on an intimate, personal basis. We have picked up tips, pointers, no-no's,... more info
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