Christianwritersguild - christianwritersguild.com
General Information:
Latest News:
And the Winner Is … 22 Aug 2013 | 10:02 pm
The scene in the movie sent my mind spinning back a year and a half. A man stood behind a podium and cleared his throat. “And the winner is …” The feeling struck again like a wave. I saw Jerry B. Jen...
Gleaning Writing Ideas from the Workplace 20 Aug 2013 | 09:00 pm
Are you a writer who also works a day job? The workplace can serve as a fertile field for writing ideas. Every day you face: ● dealing with difficult people ● seeing your work from God’s perspectiv...
Write Well, In Spite Of… 15 Aug 2013 | 07:57 pm
Rene Gutteridge, a widely published novelist, recalls: “In the wee hours at a writers retreat, I sat laughing and crying with a beloved and godly friend, discussing the difficulty of relationships. ‘...
Editor’s Choice 13 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
I’m an agent who nearly violated the wise adage: “Don’t make the editor’s decision for her by not submitting.” When I sent the book proposal out to publishers, I’d almost not sent one to XYZ, because...
Talking the Talk 8 Aug 2013 | 08:55 pm
When I was a magazine editor screening queries, it was easy to determine whether writers had the qualifications to tackle their topics. These days as I screen book proposals, it’s still obvious when ...
Writing As Worship 6 Aug 2013 | 08:27 pm
Writing gifts come from God, and when we use them to serve others, we also serve Him. But is writing also a form of worship? When I was in my thirties, I taught Sunday school, headed mission programs...
Welcome, Maren! 1 Aug 2013 | 10:12 pm
Maren Sorensen has joined the Guild office as Admissions Recruiter. With a background in newspapers and publishing, she will encourage people to discover how our classes and services can help them adv...
How to Work With Your Editor 1 Aug 2013 | 08:42 pm
For years, as editor of Decision magazine for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, I accepted some articles and rejected others — and I always had reasons. Most freelance writers understand that...
Operation First Novel Webinar Specials 30 Jul 2013 | 10:18 pm
These archived sessions will help you prepare your contest entry. Buy two webinars, get one free (a $25 savings) Cut, Polish, and Energize webinars “Thick-Skinned Fiction Critique” by Jerry B. Jenki...
Evaluating Your Reader 30 Jul 2013 | 09:24 pm
Three questions about the person at the other end of your book: 1. Who is your reader? ● Gender ● Age range ● Likely religious beliefs and ideological leanings Name two issues that may challenge ...
