Agents
Chip MacGregor Literary Agent
“Chip has a comprehensive knowledge of the industry—from book development to writing, acquisition to production, marketing to sales. He has secured more than 100 book deals for authors with all of the major publishers in both CBA and ABA.
Rachelle Gardner :Rants and Ramblings on Life as a Literary Agent”
Right Writing “Is your writing right? For over twenty years, W. Terry Whalin has published his work for more than 50 print magazines and published more than 60 books from traditional publishers. This site is Terry’s way to help people who want to ‘write right’. ”
Steve Laube Agency ” Steve Laube is a 25 year veteran of the bookselling industry…named the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) store of the year in 1989. He then spent 11 years with Bethany House Publishers rising to the position of an editorial director. In 2002 he was named the AWSAGolden Scroll Editor of the Year. The next year he became a literary agent and in 2004 formed The Steve Laube Agency.”
Authors
Charis Connection “We’re a group of novelists who publish what has been called “Christian fiction,” “faith-based fiction,” or “fiction with a Christian worldview.” We believe the art of story to be a legitimate, viable means of attracting others to a loving God and Savior, who frequently used story to communicate deep truths. Our ultimate purpose is to glorify the One who gave us the gift of creativity.”
Fiction Fundamentals Linda Fulkerson’s blog for writers on developing the craft of fiction writing.
Forensics and Faith
Writing Blog of Best Selling Suspense Author Brandilyn Collins
“Join us for discussions on crafting fiction, the writing biz, and the Christian journey. Plus a story now and then to keep things interesting.”
Keep Me In Suspense
Group Blog of Beth Goddard, Wanda Dyson, Lynette Sowell, Candice Speare, L. Harris and Susan Page Davis
“Keep Me In Suspense is your door to the inner workings of writing inspirational suspense and mysteries.”
Randy Ingermanson’s blog “The Snowflake Guy” offers great posts on how to improve your writing. His website it also full of great stuff like his snowflake method to plotting a novel.
The Master’s Artist “The Master’s Artist is a group blog for writers united by the blood of Christ and a love for language. We come from different backgrounds, have different theological outlooks, and are interested in a wide variety of genres and art forms.”
“Write Place, Write Time” Kaye Dacus has great “how to” articles and insight on fiction writing.
Writer…Interrupted posts daily of the craft of writing, faith, and doing it all while being interrupted by life.
Classes & Conferences & workshops:
Conferences
CLASServices Inc.
Christian Writers Guild
Iowa Summer Writing Festival
Margie Lawson’s Online Classes
Editors & Editing
Edit Cafe
Group Blog of Rebecca Germany, Susan Downs, JoAnne Simmons
“Have a seat and sip a mocha with us while you peruse our posts. We hope you’ll find insight and inspiration here, from our side of the page to yours.”
Fiction Workbench Meredith Efken’s Fiction Workbench, the blog of the Fiction Fix-It Shop. “Find out more about our fiction editing services, or find out how you can get a free mini-critique here at the Workbench. Read previous critiques and other posts to help you grow in your writing.”
Faith in Fiction
Blog of Dave Long, Aquisition Editor for Bethany House
Dave’s intent is “to discover compelling voices in Christian fiction. And, hopefully, to publish them and further the conversation on faith and fiction.”
Story Sensei Camy Tang’s Story Sensei is a fiction critique service for synopses and manuscripts at very reasonable rates. She posts tips on this blog 3 times a week to help writers doctor their own manuscripts.
The Writing Life “Through these pages you get a glimpse into my work inside publishing- as an agent, an editor, and a writer. Can you learn something from my journey?”
Your Writer’s Group Blog of Mick Silva book acquisitions & development for Waterbrook
Fiction Blogs & Reviews
At Home with Christian Fiction
“My hearts desire is to share these wonderful books with others, perhaps individuals who are learning about God for the first time.”
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance To proclaim glory in all genres of Christian fiction
by broadening the CBA presence in the world thru
blogging on the internet.
Novel Journey Popular fiction site for interviews and industry news
Suspense Zone is devoted to All Suspense All The Time. Bringing you edge of the seat Christian Suspense. You can find new releases, new authors, read reviews and much more all with the simple click of your finger.
Mentoring Blogs
Randy Ingermanson on Advanced Fiction Writing – Randy is the “Snowflake Guy,” plus he’s just full of great advice and instruction on the craft and business of writing.
My Book Therapy Susan May Warren and Rachel Hauck
My Mentoring Blog Do you ever wish you had a writing mentor? Someone to give you advice, answer your questions, and prod you on? Tricia Goyer does all that here!
Story Sensei Camy Tang posts tips 3 times a week to help writers doctor their own manuscripts. She also offers a fiction critique service for synopses and manuscripts at very reasonable rates.
Your Book Publishing Coach Insiders Guide to Writing, Publishing and Making Money
Organizations
American Christian Fiction Writers ACFW
“ACFW is an organization geared toward meeting the needs of new and seasoned authors alike, as well as offering a venue for readers of Christian Fiction to learn more about their favorite authors and discover the vast array of choices available from the Christian Fiction market in general.”
“ACFW is an organization geared toward meeting the needs of new and seasoned authors alike, as well as offering a venue for readers of Christian Fiction to learn more about their favorite authors and discover the vast array of choices available from the Christian Fiction market in general.”
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Writer…Interrupted We’re Christian writers all learning from each other and growing in our craft and the Lord as we pursue publication. We’re men and women writers interrupted by the daily tasks of parenting and paying jobs, carpools and business meetings, homeschooling and housekeeping, and we’re learning to be content in this season God has called us to.
Publishing Houses
Research
Writing in the Midst of Life: Various links for researching your WIP including writing emotions, links to maps and How Stuff works.