When I saw that some of my favorite authors of Christian fiction, like Francine Rivers and Karen Kingsbury, were sharing their experience and knowledge in A Novel Idea*, it became a “must read” for me. I initially wanted to read this book to discover more about the authors’ personal stories and how they began their writing careers. I’ve never considered myself to be much of a writer. Once in a while, I’ll write a blog post that turns out to be somewhat entertaining.
After reading A Novel Idea, I began to actually consider writing an inspirational novel. This book is well organized and written for even the most inexperienced writer. It covers the fundamentals and development of writing in a way that is practical and easy to understand. Then it takes you through the ins and outs of networking and marketing.
I don’t know if I will truly ever write a Christian novel, but I now believe that it is possible with the help of well-known authors, such as Randy Alcorn, Terri Blackstock, Angela Hunt and so many others who contributed to this incredible resource, called A Novel Idea.
Book Summary: Best-selling Christian fiction writers have teamed together to contribute articles on the craft of writing. A Novel Idea contains tips on brainstorming ideas and crafting and marketing a novel. It explains what makes a Christian novel �Christian� and offers tips on how to approach tough topics. Contributors include Jerry B. Jenkins, Karen Kingsbury, Francine Rivers, and many other beloved authors. All proceeds will benefit MAI, an organization that teaches writing internationally to help provide literature that is culturally relevant.
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*This book was provided for review by Tyndale House Publishers.
