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 CHRISTIAN WRITERS' MARKETPLACE THE BOOKSTORE Below you will find a wealth of resources specifically for the Christian writer. This site is set up for you to order with a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) through PayPal, but if you'd rather pay by check or money order, you can place the items you want in the shopping cart, copy the order form, and mail it with the amount indicated to the address below. All prices include postage. Mail to: Sally E. Stuart, 1647 SW Pheasant Dr., Aloha OR 97006. Canadian customers click here before ordering. International customers click here before ordering The various publications listed below are divided into categories to make your selections easier. You can either scroll through the selections below or use these keys to take you to the section you're interested in. Marketing Resources2008 Christian Writers’ Market Guide, by Sally E. Stuart – (New guide available January 15 each year). This comprehensive guide—the only one specifically for the Christian/religious market—contains 405 book publishers (43 new), 675 periodicals (51 new), and 114 greeting card/specialty markets. Its topical listings will tell you exactly who is in the market for your topic or type of writing. A free, searchable CD comes with every guide. Add to that the listings of agents, groups, conferences, editorial services, distributors, contests, over 1,230 resources for writers, plus market analysis, and you have an indispensable guide recommended by many Christian publishers. $39.50. 2007 Christian Writers' Market Guide, by Sally E. Stuart - Special Close-Out Price on Last Year's Edition.
$18.50 . 2008 Top 50 Christian Periodical Publisher's Packet, compiled by Sally E. Stuart - Confused
about which publishers are most open to freelancers? This packet includes a list of the Top 50 “writer-friendly”
periodicals, pre-prepared analysis sheets and publisher's guidelines for each of the top 50, plus a master form
for analyzing your own favorite markets. Saves more than $40 in postage and 25-30 hours of work. Packet is updated
every year. $25.00 Book
Proposals That Sell, by Terry Whalin. Insider information
from an acquisition editor’s perspective on how to get that
crucial attention for your book proposal. $17.00 A Marketing Plan for More Sales, by Sally E. Stuart
- A step-by-step plan for determining which publishers are most
likely to buy your material that will lead you to marketing success.
Includes five reproducible forms. $5.00 Marketing Manuscripts, by Dr. Dennis Hensley
- A brief but helpful introduction to analyzing magazines,
mechanics of the first page, book proposals, query letters, and
literary agents. $5.00 How to Submit a Book Proposal to a Publisher,
by Susan Titus Osborn - Leads you through the various
elements needed to prepare a winning book proposal. $5.00 A Sample Book Proposal, by Susan Titus Osborn
- An actual sample of a proposal, including the chapter-by chapter
synopsis. $5.00 Keeping Track of Your Book Manuscripts, by Sally
E. Stuart - These pages can be duplicated to set up a tracking system
to track all the book proposals and manuscripts you submit to publishers.
$5.00 How to Submit an Article or Story to a Publisher,
by Susan Titus Osborn - Shows how to write a query letter, prepare
a professional-looking manuscript, and more. $5.00 Keeping Track of Your Periodical Manuscripts,
by Sally E. Stuart - These pages can be duplicated to set up a tracking
system to track all the periodical manuscripts you submit to publishers.
$5.00 General HelpsNew! The Making of a Christian Bestseller, by Ann Byle. Features success stories and inspired interviews from some of the biggest names in Christian publishing. Some are best-selling authors, while others work behind the scenes in editing, promotion, as agents, or reviewers. An essential book for anyone who writes or ever thought of writing. $16.00 Sally Stuart's Guide to Getting Published, by
Sally E. Stuart - Understanding all the various aspects of writing
for publication is critical to your success in writing. This book
is set up to take you step-by-step toward your goals while answering
all the questions that come up along the way. Serves both as an
enlightening text—and a valuable reference tool. One of the
most important and useful resources you'll ever find for your writing
library. Revised edition - Special $10 (regularly $21). Writers
on Writing, edited by James N. Watkins. Top Christian writers
share their secrets for getting published. Chapters by Jerry B.
Jenkins, Liz Curtis Higgs, James Scott Bell, Karen Ball, Sally Stuart,
Dennis Hensley & many more. $18.00 The Write Start, by Northwest Christian Writers Assn. Practical Advice for Successful Writing. A well-rounded handbook for all Christian writers. The Complete Guide to Writing for Publication
- Written by top experts in the field. Contains chapters on various
genres of fiction, marketing tips, and chapters on writing for children,
plus everything you wanted to know about writing for publication.
$18.00. How to Write What You Love—And Make a Living at It,
by Dr. Dennis Hensley - Discusses how to find your distinctive style,
make time to write, negotiate book contracts , contact agents, secure
copyrights, and make multiple sales. $16.00 Just Write! An Essential Guide for Launching Your Writing
Career, by Susan Titus Osborn - How to do research, recognize
common grammatical pitfalls, write for children, conduct interviews,
write fiction, and much more. $15.00. The Complete Guide to Christian Writing and Speaking -
Second Edition! A how-to handbook for beginning through advanced
writers and speakers—written by members of the editorial board
of The Christian Communicator Magazine. $18.00 The Little Style Guide to Great Christian Writing and Publishing,
by Leonard & Carolyn Goss - At last, a style guide written especially
for those writers writing in the Christian publishing industry,
including helps for dealing with Christian/religious terms and references.
A small, handy, easy-to-use reference. $15.00 The Real American Dream: Creating Independence & Running
a One-Person Business, by Sally Petersen - Once you start
getting paid for your writing, you'll need all these inside tips
on running your writing business and making it a success. Helps
you understand who you are, how you work, and what attitudes will
ensure your ongoing success. Special $20.00 Small, Easy Ways to Break Into Print, by Dr. Dennis
Hensley- Includes: Becoming a Columnist, Writing
and Selling Micro Fiction, Holiday Articles; Using an Almanac to
Find Ideas; and a Publications Release Form. $5.00 Fiction ResourcesHow to Write and Sell a Christian Novel, by Gilbert
Morris - Leads you step-by-step through the process of writing a
novel. $15.00 How
to Create Fictional Characters, by Dr. Dennis E. Hensley.
For successful short stories and novels, you will need to create
fictional characters who are three-dimensional, highly motivated,
distinctive in appearance and behavior, and memorable in their actions.
Here’s your blueprint for doing that. $5.00 Developing
Plots for Novels and Short Stories, by Dr. Dennis E. Hensley.
Whether you want to write the Great American Novel or merely write
short stories for magazines, you will need to know how to create
and develop plots. Hensley will show you how to formulate story
ideas that will grab and hold readers’ attention. $5.00 Professional Way to Create Characters, by Daniel
E. Kline - Shape the cast of characters; create physical characteristics;
create emotional characteristics; create a backstory; and develop
outstanding tags, traits, and mannerisms. Booklet. $5.00. Professional Way to Write Dialogue, by Daniel
E. Kline- When and how to use dialogue to move
your story forward. Booklet. $5.00 Nonfiction ResourcesThe
Train-of-Thought Writing Method, by Kathi Macias. Practical,
user-friendly help for beginning writers. Learn to organize, write,
and polish your ideas into successful manuscripts. $18.00 The
Elements of Writing with Scripture, by Kim Forrest. Shows
you step-by-step how to apply practical writing techniques to any
writings that include scripture. Includes writing tips on how to
cite your resources and format correctly. $22.00 New! The Little Handbook of Perfecting the Art of Christian Writing, by Leonard G. Goss & Don M. Aycock. An insider’s view of how the Christian publishing industry actually works. Key topics include: building relationships with agents & editors, developing a strong book proposal, navigating a contract, the growth of electronic publishing, and other marketing trends. $17.00 Effective Magazine Writing, by Roger Palms - Gives
a clear understanding of each step of the magazine-writing process.
From the former Editor of Decision Magazine. $14.00 How to Write That Sure-Sell Magazine Article,
by Susan Titus Osborn - Contains a 3-step writing plan for articles,
a list of article types, 12 evaluation questions, sample manuscripts
page, and more. $5.00 How to Write Personal Experience Articles, by
Susan Titus Osborn- Includes how to write a query
letter, with sample; components of personal experience articles;
interviewing tips; and more. $5.00 How to Write and Sell Interviews and Personality Profiles,
by Dr. Dennis E. Hensley - Landing and writing effective interviews
provides a freelance writer with material that can be used in newspapers,
magazines, or chapters of books. This booklet provides the core
materials needed for mastering interview techniques. $5.00 Self PromotionYou Can Market Your Book: All the Tools
You Need to Sell Your Published Book, by Carmen Leal -
A vast array of ideas for promoting and selling your book once it's
in print—from someone who has done it successfully. $18.00
Marketing Books in the
Christian Marketplace, by Sarah
Bolme. Packed with valuable information on promoting books in this unique
market, this guide is the perfect resource for publishers, self-publishers, and
authors alike. $21.00
Internet Resources2008 Internet Directory of Christian Publishers,
compiled by Sally Stuart from the 2008 market guide - A handy listing
in a spiral-bound booklet of the e-mail and Website addresses of
all the publishers listed in the market guide, plus a good number
not in the guide. Also indicates which publishers will accept an
e-mail query. $12.00 Specialty AreasPoetry:
Taking its Course, by Mary Harwell Sayler. This successful
poet shares her 25 years of experience in writing and selling poetry.
Deals with writing the poetry—with instruction for the beginner
through the advanced poet—and handling all the steps involved
in selling it. $23.00 How to Write Daily Devotionals That Inspire, by
Susan Titus Osborn - Includes the basic format
and patterns for daily devotionals, marketing tips, 12 evaluation
questions, and how to polish. $5.00 How to Write Picture Books, by Susan Titus Osborn
- An inside look at how to write, format, and lay out a
children's picture book, with tips for those all-important finishing
touches.$5.00 Writing Junior Books the Professional Way (writing
for ages 8-12 years), by Kay Marshall Strom - Defines the age group,
what they read, the possible markets, the reading level, a checklist,
and more. $5.00 Writing for Young Adults (Teens) the Professional Way,
by Kay Marshall Strom - Defines the age group, what they read, the
possible markets, the reading level, a checklist, and more. $5.00
Writing and Selling Comedy and Humor, by Dr. Dennis
Hensley - What's so funny? Where are the markets? Forms of Comedy;
how to be funny, stimulating humorous thinking, and a comedy assignment.
$5.00 Ghostwriting, Co-Authoring and Collaborations,
by Dr. Dennis Hensley - Writing an article or book with or for someone
can be a rewarding or very trying experience. This booklet shows
you how to choose the best writing partner, how to agree on contract
terms, and what to expect from publishers. $5.00 Agents: What You Need to Know, by Cecil Murphey
- Why would an agent want me as a client? Do I really need an agent?
Signing with an agent. $5.00 You Can Do It! A guide to Christian Self-Publishing,
by Athena Dean - This easy-to-read handbook is filled with valuable
facts, insights, and helpful hints—everything you need to
start exploring the world of self-publishing. Includes helpful cost/budgeting
tips. Revised edition. $13.00 Getting the Most Out of Writing Conferences, by
D. B. Zane - Covers goals, writing experience, selecting a conference,
at and after the conference, and preparing for the next conference.
$7.00 Legal ConcernsAuthor
Law: A to Z, by Sallie Randolph and others. A desktop guide
to writers’ rights and responsibilities. Helpful advice organized
alphabetically and extensively cross-referenced. Discussions of
legal issues related to the business of writing and publishing are
supplemented with useful tips, author experiences, practical advice,
examples, case notes and more. $25.00 Permissions Information Gathered from Publishers,
compiled by Sally Stuart - A compilation of 18 pages of information
directly from publishers on how and when to ask permission to quote
other people's material, or from Bible paraphrases. Information
not available elsewhere in printed form. $6.00 Totally Honest Tax Tips for Writers, by Sandy
Cathcart (former licensed tax preparer) - Determining when to claim
your writing as a business, record keeping, deductions, travel,
home office, a business plan, purchasing office equipment, phone
calls, and much more. Recently updated. $12.00 Spiritual/Personal Helps For Writers
Write His Answer: A Bible Study for Christian Writers,
by Marlene Bagnull - This unique book is designed to bring Christian
writers closer to their source of inspiration. It's the only Bible
study designed specifically for the Christian writer. Full of warmth,
insight, and devotion. $17.00 Managing Stress as a Freelance Writer, by Dr.
Dennis Hensley - You don't have to pull your hair out or bite your
nails as anxiety and tension erode your confidence as a writer.
Learn how to get a grip on your freelance writing career by following
the simple techniques found in this booklet. $5.00 Time Management for Writers, by Dr. Dennis Hensley
- If you plan to ever make your mark as a writer, you need to start
now. This booklet will give you the plans and tools necessary to
set your goals and maximize the use of your time. Get started now!
$5.00 Writers
in the Spirit, by Carol J. Rottman, Ph.D. A real help in
finding daily inspiration and creativity as a writer—both
encouraging and practical. $15.00 Writing
to Give God the Glory, by the Chino Valley Christian Writers’
Critique Group. A potpourri of devotions, encouragement, and tips
for the Christian who writes. Timely advice with a dose of laughter
to keep you progressing along the journey to publication. $20.00
For
the Write Reasons, Marybeth Whalen, general editor. 31
writers, agents, and editors share their experiences with Christian
publishing. Each contributor shares a story, followed by an applicable
Bible study. $21.00 |
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