LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A good place, for beginning writers especially, is to submit reactions and opinions to a publication's letters-to-the-editor column. Although most publications don't pay for these, the fact that a...
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THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 in Relationships; #2 in Advice, How-To & Misc.FERVENT by Priscilla Shirer (B&H) is #4 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.THE...
View ArticleMAGAZINE EDITORIAL CONTRACTS
A contract sent by a publication to cover the terms of a submission they are buying from the author. Not all publications require or supply such a contract. These contracts are usually short, one or...
View ArticleSPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY
Nerves can cause your voice to come across high and squeaky. Be conscience of that and work at lowering your voice.
View ArticleNAMING CHARACTERS
Selecting appropriate character names is as important as developing well-rounded characters. (1) Names must be appropriate for the time and the culture in which the story is set. Even people from...
View ArticleOFFICE SET-UP
Every writer needs an office, or at least an area set aside where they can go to do their work. Although lap-top computers make it possible to work anywhere, it helps to have a designated place where...
View ArticleCHANGES AT ALIVE LITERARY AGENCY
Rick Christian, President of Alive Literary Agency, announced today his move into a new role as Founder and Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of agents Bryan Norman and Lisa Jackson as...
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View ArticlePERMISSION
Asking permission to use the text or art from a copyrighted source. If you are quoting from other published sources within your article or book, the question is whether or not you are required to ask...
View ArticleAND THE AUTHOR SAID . . .
“For the true writer, each book should be a new beginning where he tries again for something that is beyond attainment. He should always try for something that has never been done or that others have...
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THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 in Relationships; #2 in Advice, How-To & Misc.THE WAIT by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good with Tim Vandehey (Howard Books) is #4 in...
View ArticleTOP 15 CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS
ShareFaith Magazine has compiled a list of the top 15 Christian publishers, based on the publisher's reach, history, and mission.1. Baker Publishing Group2. B & H Publishing (Lifeway)3....
View ArticleQUOTING COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
The question that always arises with quotes, is how much can you quote without needing permission to include it. Unfortunately the copyright lawdoes not give a definitive answer to that question. It...
View ArticleRELIGIOUS WRITING
Religious writing. This is a genre wide open to freelance submissions—whether for articles, short stories, books, poetry or fillers. The publishers primarily are Christian, Catholic, or Jewish. If you...
View ArticleLES STOBBE HONORED
Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers' Lifetime Achievement Presented to Les StobbeIn honor of 60 years of service to Christian publishing, the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Institute...
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View ArticleAND THE SPEAkER SAID . . .
“I came to you in weakness and fear and . . . my message and my preaching were not wise and persuasive . . ..” (I Corinthians 2:3-4).
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Develop your vocabulary by learning three new words every day.
View ArticleSEQUEL
A book or story connected to a previous one through using the same characters or continuing the previous plot. The original plot is usually brought to a conclusion and the new story creates a new plot...
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