Getting Published
Carnival of Christian Writers January 2008
Check it out! A little something to warm you up this month with some great posts in our January 2008 Carnival of Christian Writers
Didn’t Make the Teleseminar? I’ve got good news…
Proposal Secrets by Top Editors and Agents Revealed Tonight! If you missed the teleseminar, I’ve got good news for you. You can still gain all of the unique information from tonight’s call. Why? The call was recorded and each participant will receive the links to the replay. Most people attend conferences which cost hundreds of…
Teleseminar: Discover the Secrets of Editors and Agents
I’ve got a great opportunity for you to start this year off on the WRITE foot! A proposal seminar by Terry Whalin, editor, agent, writer and marketer on Wednesday January 9th, 2008 at 4pm PT (7pm ET.) Is one of your goals this year to get that book idea out of your head and into…
I’m Getting Back to the Heart of Writing
The worship song “I’m getting back to the heart of Worship” keeps playing through my mind, but with different words. “I’m getting back to the heart of writing and it’s all about You all about You Jesus. I’m sorry for the thing I’ve made it. “Cause it’s all about you. All about you, Jesus.” I…
Ding, Dong the Book is Dead?
From what I can tell so far, The Kindle is the newest high tech rage in reading books that might actually replace the printed book some day. I just started reading about it and several editors are posting on it. It looks like a cool and convenient gadget. Want to read a book by Thomas…
Marketing Fiction
Last week this post by Chip MacGregor got me thinking about marketing my fiction and what makes a reader grab a book off the shelf. Is it the book itself or is it the story? According to Allen Arnold, a Senior Vice President and the Publisher of Fiction at Thomas Nelson, Hollywood does a better…
ACFW: Thursday Late Night Chat
I had already signed up for the Agent Panel late night chat. I had already had my one sheet. I already email the moderator of the late night chat telling him I was going to submit it to the panel. When I walked into the packed room, I already had second thoughts. It was after…
The Evolution of Chapter One
Just when I thought I was finished with chapter one. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better. Just when I thought I had finally finished a draft worthy of submission, I get Margie Lawson’s Deep Editing Lectures in my Inbox. She taught an amazing early bird session at ACFW and my head is…
I’m Driving Myself INSANE!!!
I’m on a vicious cycle right now, writing and rewriting my first couple of chapters. After getting my critiques back from the Genesis contest in the Spring, I went to work, perfecting and cleaning up my writing. Then I got busy writing the synopsis and proposal for the ACFW conference. When I finally returned to…
Getting Yourself Ready for Conference!
Okay ladies. If you haven’t already, it’s time to schedule your manicures, pedicures, haircuts/color and facial hair waxing! Yes, it’s important to look your best at these writer conferences. While you’re beautifying yourself, don’t forget to make sure all your conference clothing is dry cleaned and pressed! Make a list of all the things you…