An Introduction to Christian Writing
Ethel Herr

"This book is indispensible for the apprentice Christian Writer. If you hear the call to write as a Christian Writer this is the book to spiritually and technically get you going in the direction that God is calling you. If you can't afford joining the Christian Writer's Guild's two year course, Ethel Herr stands in as your mentor and guides you through the learning process, developing your disciplines and skills. Everything you need to get going as a Christian writer is in this book. Her exercises and assignments really work your writing muscles. Buy your Christian Writer's Market and this book [and] you will be good to go. I highly reccommend this book for every writer's library."
Review by A. L. Harden

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A Complete Guide to Writing for Publication
Edited by Susan Titus Osborn

"As a journalist who is beginning to also write for the Christian market, I found this book extremely interesting and helpful. The chapters cover everything from praying for guidance, to how to make your manuscript more saleable to how to write for different markets (children, teens, romance, historical fiction, education, etc.). I especially enjoyed the chapter about how to write humor by James Watkins (who has some great humor in print!) and how to make a living as a freelance writer by Dennis Hensley. This book is a wonderful resource that I will refer to again and again."
Review by Grace Housholder

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A Complete Guide to Writing and Speaking
Susan Titus Osborn

Everyone interested in improving their writing and speaking will find something of value in these pages. In this new and improved second edition each chapter has been revisited and updated, new information added and new chapters included. There are articles on writing poetry, finding time to write, basic novel writing techniques, contracts, and essential material do develop a powerful speaking ministry.

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How to Write and Sell a Christian Novel
Gilbert Morris

"Morris, a highly acclaimed Christian author, illustrates the art of developing the three basic elements of novel writing: plot, character, and setting. In well-defined terms, with a collection of examples from his own published novels, Morris guides the aspiring novelist in constructing a plot, deciding on point of view, writing dialogue, and developing character and setting. He concludes each chapter with helpful exercises to develop the skills just taught. His final chapter details the steps of marketing, including formatting manuscripts and surviving rejection. Highly recommended as a practical resource for aspiring writers."
Review in Book List by Patty O'Connell

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Book Proposals that Sell
Terry Whalin

Terry Whalin's book will save you the months and years of heartache as you turn your passion into print. He explains, "Many writers focus only on the creative aspects of writing a book and getting it published, but the executives inside a publishing house are business people who want to sell books and turn a profit at the end of the day. It's a delicate balance between creating the best possible product and assuring that each product has the best opportunity to sell into the market and reach the target audience."

"Book Proposals that Sell is your road map for bypassing the long, winding route that gets you nowhere and shows you the shortcuts for learning what publishers are really looking for."
Review by Heather Lynn Ivester

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You Can Market Your Book
Carmen Leal

"This book changed my mindset about self-promotion. I am shy and didn't want to be pushy, but Carmen helped me see that I am actually helping people when I introduce them to my book. Her material is well organized and has many clever twists on old marketing ideas. I wrote down everything she said to do—and then I did it! My book Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome is selling well because I've done lots of promotion including dozens of radio shows and an appearance, as an author, on the Montel Williams TV show! Thanks Carmen!"
Review by Nancy Anderson

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Just Write: an Essential Guide to Launching Your Writing Career
Susan Titus Osborn

"What a wealth of information from a writer who sits on both sides of the publishing desk. . . Susan knows her stuff!"
Bev Lewis, best-selling Heritage of Lancaster County series

"Susan is a fireball of inspiration, information, and good old common sense. This book is the same!"
Bill Myers, best selling author of Blood of Heaven and the McGee and Me video series

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Write His Answer
Marlene Bagnull

"I have just read this remarkable book for the first time—for I plan to go back and read it again, slowly. It is sorely needed refreshment for the struggling Christian writer. It's also practical, easy to read, supportive and yet challenging. Some of the subjects she covers include dealing with rejection; doubt and despair; maintaining balance; and keeping up one's physical health. In short, this is a powerful book about the spirituality of Christian writing. I recommend it most highly."
Review by Louis N. Gruber

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Christian Writers' Market Guide: The Reference Tool for the Christian Writer
Jerry B. Jenkins

In a time when it may seem impossible to get a publisher's attention, the Christian Writers' Market Guide offers the ideas, resources, and contact information you need. For over twenty years, the Christian Writers' Market Guide has offered indispensable help to Christian writers. It includes up-to-date listings of over 1,200 markets for books, articles, stories, poetry, greeting cards, and more, including information on forty new book publishers, eighty-three new periodicals, and thirty-four new literary agents. Whether you are a first-time author or a seasoned veteran, the Christian Writers' Market Guide will point you to resources that will help you get published, stay published, promote your work, and polish your craft.

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Communicating to Change Lives
James Watkins

“I laughed, I gulped, and I learned as I read Jim's book. As a writer, speaker, and teacher of writing, Jim knows what he is talking about. Best of all, he knows how to put the teaching at a level that we can easily grasp and apply. Here's the book that will help you to change lives.”

Roger Palms, Writer, teacher, speaker, former editor of Decision magazine

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Writers on Writing: Top Christian Authors Share Their Secrets to Getting Published
Edited by James N. Watkins

Many Christians have a desire to communicate the gospel through the medium of writing but do not understand the basics of writing for publication. This helpful volume of 22 brief chapters provides encouragement for budding Christian writers to continue in their work, instruction in the craft of writing, and instruction in the basics of the Christian writing business. Contributors include: Jerry B. Jenkins, Liz Curtis Higgs, James Scott Bell, James L. Garlow, Sally Stuart, Stan Toler, Karen Ball, Dennis E. Hensley, Bob Hostetler and many more.

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Writing with Banana Peels: Principles, Practices, and Pratfalls of Writing Humor
James N. Watkins

Funny, funny stuff, but also packed with practical lessons and insight. Jim openly shares comedy secrets used to achieve success in speaking, satire, and assorted silliness.
Torry Martin, actor, comic, writer for Adventures in Odyssey and very funny foreword writer

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