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The following Web sites provide lots of helpful information to grow your
writing ministry.
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Act One - Writing
for Hollywood |
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Read
the latest news about Act One alumni working in mainstream film and
television, check out upcoming Act One programs, find current and back
issues of Only Connect, the Act One newsletter, register for an Act One
Screenwriting Weekend, or order books authored by Act One faculty. |
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ACW Press |
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A
high quality publishing alternative to help Christian authors get their
material into print. The process and costs are clearly explained at this
website. |
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American Christian Writers |
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Publisher of The Christian Communicator and Advanced Christian Writer. Host
of numerous conferences. ACW also operates two correspondence schools and a
mail-order learning center.
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Amy Foundation |
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How-to's for starting a Church Writing Group and lesson plans. A Discipled
Nation Plan. Information on the Amy Writing Awards. |
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Author's
Training School |
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A unique opportunity
offered by University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. For more
info contact the Admissions Office at 808-326-4433 or email
74627.1167@compuserve.com
or admissions@uofnkona.edu. |
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Christian
Communicator Manuscript Critique Service |
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One of fourteen editors will
critique your manuscript, offer ideas for improvement, and suggest
markets when possible. Also offers Six-Session Hands-On class via email. |
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Christian
Writers' Guild |
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We train writers through one-on-one
mentoring via e-mail courses. Guild features include a critique service,
annual membership, and writing contest.
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Christian Writers' Market Guide |
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Sally Stuart's market guide, released annually, is a must-have resource. Her
site also includes links to publishers.
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CLASS Services |
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Great site for those who
are interested in speaking as well as writing. Sponsors an annual
conference at Glorieta Conference Center in New Mexico. |
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Editing Services |
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I also recommend:
Becca Anderson -
banderson@cablelynx.com (fiction and nonfiction)
Deb Barker -
Ariel-barker@pcisys.net (fiction and nonfiction)
Michele Huey -
mthuey@penn.com (devotional/inspirational and personal experience)
Eddie Jones - Writer's Coach - click here
for more info
Margie Vawter - marjorie.vawter@GMAIL.COM
(fiction)
Jim Watkins -
jameswatkinscom@yahoo.com (nonfiction for youth and adults)
Pam
Halter - pam_halter@gmail.com
(pictures books and children's fiction)
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Evangelical Christian Publishers Association |
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Includes a link to First Edition, ECPA's Manuscript Service for submitting
your book proposal to ECPA Member Christian publishers.
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Florida Christian Writers Conference |
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An excellent winter conference
in sunny Florida. Large faculty of authors and editors.
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InScribe Christian Writers Fellowship |
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Inspiring Christian Writers
Canada Wide. Lots
of great helps for writers - and NOT just writers from Canada.
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James Watkins.com |
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God is using Jim's wonderful
sense of humor and creativity in exciting ways on the worldwide web. Check
out his website and his SPAM of the Month Club and pray for him. Jim is
"crossing over" with the cross!
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Kingdom Writers |
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An email critique and fellowship group for Christian writers.
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Media Associates International |
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Encourages the creation of Christian books, periodicals, and other written
material in the so-called Developing World.
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Pneuma Books |
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Helping publishers succeed
through education, inspiration, and the creation of excellent books.
Professional book development, editing, cover design, interior book
design, and marketing materials for writers and small presses.
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San Diego Christian Writers Guild |
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The
largest countywide Christian writers group in the United States. Founded
in 1977, the guild has established a solid reputation for helping both new
and experienced writers to become published authors. Their conference is
always the 3rd weekend in September. For info visit sandiegocwg.org.
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Spirit-Led Writer Magazine |
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An online magazine offering
information and inspiration that promotes Christ-centered professional and
personal endeavors.
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The Write Center |
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"Have you thought of writing a book or using writing to help promote your
business? Do you simply want to write better letters to your family and
friends? Then our Write Center is the place to start. With author
interviews, articles, and book reviews--you simply cannot go wrong."
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The Write Site - Writing
Resources from Jim Watkins |
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Lots of helpful information
seasoned with Jim's wonderful sense of humor.
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Utmost Christian Poetry |
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Support, encouragement, and
instruction to Christians who write poetry--as well as an annual poetry
contest open only to Christians
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willwrite4food |
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A website for writers designed to inform, equip,
and encourage. |
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Write
to Inspire - Pursuing the Passion for Writing and God |
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Helpful articles, resources, links, and free ezine.
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Write to Publish
Conference |
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YOUR KEY TO GETTING PUBLISHED:
Write-to-Publish Conference, June 6-9, 2007,
in Wheaton, IL
(Chicago area). The event will offer classes for
beginners through professionals; meetings with editors and
agents; manuscript evaluations, and even optional college credit through
Taylor University Fort Wayne. Go to
www.writetopublish.com for all the details and to
register.
For more information on Christian writers' conferences around the nation
see the list in Sally Stuart's
Christian Writers' Market Guide. |
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Writers'
Haven |
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TA haven where Christian writers who need time and solitude to write a
book, article, or a series of studies, will not be interrupted by daily
responsibilities or those who must have their attention now. |
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Writers Information Network |
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The Professional Association for Christian Writers. Publishers of WIN
Informer, an in-depth magazine of industry news and trends. A must-have
resource for serious writers. |
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Writer's Edge |
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A service that links book writers and Christian publishers
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Writer's View |
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Active and helpful yahoo groups open to new members. Advanced
and professional writers in the Christian market, join The Writer's View 1;
beginning and intermediate writers join TWV2
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Writer Speaker |
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Lots of great links to helpful sites for writers by Carmen Leal, author of
WriterSpeaker.com. Carmen is also the author of You Can Market Your
Book, an essential resource.
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Writers Digest |
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By the publishers of Writer's Digest Books and Writer's Digest Magazine.
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Writers' Helper Org |
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Online, affordable writers'
workshops taught by Christian, published authors. Their goal? Teach
Christians 2 publish, 2 reach the world 4 Christ.
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Writing for the Soul Conference |
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