Tyndale House Publishers Reviews

Added January 17, 2010

A Novel Idea

Best Advice on Writing Inspirational Fiction

Author: Contributions from best-selling authors
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Available At: Bookstores everywhere
Publishing Date: Available now
Genre: Nonfiction/Writing/Christian
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $14.99
ISBN-13: 978-1-4143-2994-9
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could sit in your living room and let Karen Kingsbury, Randy Alcorn and Angela Hunt give you practical and pertinent advice about writing? Imagine asking Robin Jones Gunn about POV or learning how Jerry Jenkins creates characters. Does this sound too good to be true? A Novel Idea makes all of this possible in a terrific book that really and truly will make a difference in your writing.

Most writers have several books on their shelves that they bought in the hope of discovering the secrets of great authors. Hope no more, Christian writers-- this book is what you've been waiting for. Everything is covered in these pages, from the fundamentals of fiction to networking and marketing your manuscript. The advice is clearly presented in a conversational style as a variety of authors contribute their ideas, advice and personal experiences.

Perhaps the best part of this book is the fact that favorite and best-selling Christian authors join together in the true spirit of helpfulness. They want fledging and faith-filled authors to succeed and these pages will show them how to do it. The contributions by the writers are short enough to be read in one sitting, but have the potential to impact Christian fiction for years. As an added bonus, all proceeds from the book will benefit Media Associates International, an organization whose goal is to help writers and publishers produce quality and relevant Christian literature.

If you have a dream of reaching readers with inspirational stories that will encourage, edify or exhort, study (don't just read) A Novel Idea. You will learn the distinguishing characteristics of Christian fiction, how to put the grit in a story and keep it godly, and even how to plot with a purpose. It's safe to say that every aspect of Christian writing and publishing is included here, and it's the next best thing to inviting all of these terrific authors over to your house.

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