Should Christian fiction authors repeat themes and phrases?

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If you’re an avid reader, you no doubt have several favorite authors. You might also have a favorite genre. For example, do you typically gravitate toward Christian fiction or romance novels or thrillers? (Sometimes, all three of these topics can be found in one story!) As you become familiar with a specific author’s work, you … Read more

Why does Stephen King hate adverbs?

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Truth be told, we don’t really (Oops, there’s one!) know if he does. The prolific dark fantasy, sci-fi, suspense-thriller author is credited with a whimsical quote about this part of speech. Stephen King is said to have quipped that “The road to hell is paved with adverbs.”  Stephen King isn’t the only icon, editor or … Read more

(Almost) anyone can become a writer

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Most people consider the writing process as a creative function. This is true even for non-fiction topics. You might say that someone was “born to sing” or “born to act on stage” because he or she seems to perform effortlessly. Many people say similar things about authors. Have you read a book and thought, “Wow! … Read more

Authors, avoid these 3 Christian fiction mistakes

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When you realized that you could combine your deep faith and walk with Christ with your writing skills and ability to earn a living, you no doubt found it a cause for celebration. You’ve always wanted to write books and have also always wanted to share your faith with others. Writing Christian fiction enables you … Read more

Include these 7 things in your cover letter to a publisher

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Submitting a manuscript to a publishing company is exciting but stressful, especially if it’s your first time. The most important thing to keep in mind is that there is no standard across the board. This means that each publisher may have unique and specific guidelines for submission. Always make sure you visit a publisher’s website … Read more