Writing and Self Publishing Christian Non Fiction


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Do you love to read and have you ever toyed with the idea of writing and publishing your own work someday? Do you have a vision to change people's lives for the better? Each person has a story to tell and given the right opportunity, would love to share it with others. There is so much to say and a willing audience is waiting for that inspiration that only you can provide. The dream to write is one that can easily be a reality with determination, the right knowledge and tools at your fingertips. In this book, Matthew shares his best practices to help you make that dream come true. The tips he gave are simple and practical, all a product of his own experiences and designed to help you avoid the difficulties that a lot of new writers fall into. He will show you how passion, perseverance and a lot of love poured into any work can bring forth excellent results. You will read about how it is possible to overcome obstacles that may appear in your path with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The books you write may not be perfect. It may not turn out to be what you envisioned it to be, but if it can change the life of just one person, the effort will be worthwhile.




Writing and Self Publishing Christian Nonfiction


Book Description

Do you love to read and have you ever toyed with the idea of writing and publishing your own work someday? Do you have a vision to change people's lives for the better? Each person has a story to tell and given the right opportunity, would love to share it with others. There is so much to say and a willing audience is waiting for that inspiration that only you can provide. The dream to write is one that can easily be a reality with determination, the right knowledge and tools at your fingertips. In this book, Matthew shares his best practices to help you make that dream come true. The tips he gave are simple and practical, all a product of his own experiences and designed to help you avoid the difficulties that a lot of new writers fall into. He will show you how passion, perseverance and a lot of love poured into any work can bring forth excellent results. You will read about how it is possible to overcome obstacles that may appear in your path with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The books you write may not be perfect. It may not turn out to be what you envisioned it to be, but if it can change the life of just one person, the effort will be worthwhile.




Writing and Self Publishing Christian Nonfiction


Book Description

Do you love to read and have you ever toyed with the idea of writing and publishing your own work someday? Do you have a vision to change people's lives for the better? Each person has a story to tell and given the right opportunity, would love to share it with others. There is so much to say and a willing audience is waiting for that inspiration that only you can provide. The dream to write is one that can easily be a reality with determination, the right knowledge and tools at your fingertips. In this book, Matthew shares his best practices to help you make that dream come true. The tips he gave are simple and practical, all a product of his own experiences and designed to help you avoid the difficulties that a lot of new writers fall into. He will show you how passion, perseverance and a lot of love poured into any work can bring forth excellent results. You will read about how it is possible to overcome obstacles that may appear in your path with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The books you write may not be perfect. It may not turn out to be what you envisioned it to be, but if it can change the life of just one person, the effort will be worthwhile.




Praying Women


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Do you ever find it hard to pray and don't know what to say? Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do, and yet we often struggle. It's hard to find the time. It's repetitive, we get distracted and sometimes even bored. And the answers often feel few and far between. The good news? There is a simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God. In Praying Women, bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical helps directly from God's Word, showing you how to - know what to say when you pray - understand how to use prayer as a weapon when you are in the midst of a struggle - pray as joy-filled warriors, not anxious worriers - let go of the past and stand on God's promises for you now Prayer changes you and it changes the world. You may have tried before, but if you're ready to start again in your relationship with God, let Sheila Walsh show you how to become a strong praying woman.




The Christian Writer's Manual of Style


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An essential tool for writers, editors, proofreaders, designers, copywriters, production managers, and marketers too.The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style is an essential tool not only for writers of religious materials, but for their editors, proofreaders, designers, copywriters, production managers, and even marketers. Rather than simply repeating style information commonly available in standard references, this newly updated and expanded edition includes points of grammar, punctuation, usage, book production and design, and written style that are often overlooked in other manuals. It focuses on information relating to the unique needs and demands of religious publications, such as discussions on how to correctly quote the Bible, how to capitalize and use common religious terms, and how to abbreviate the books of the Bible and other religious words. Also included are rarely found items such as:• an author’s guide to obtaining permissions• guidelines for using American, British, and Mid-Atlantic styles• discussions of inclusive language, profanity, and ethnic sensitivities• discussions of Internet and computer-related language style• a list of problem words• style issues regarding words from major world religions• a discussion of handling brand names in text• a list of common interjections• issues of type design, paper, copy-fitThis edition has been completely updated since the 1988 edition and contains more than twice as much information as the previous edition. This is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.




Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction and Get It Published


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Distilled wisdom from two publishing pros for every serious nonfiction author in search of big commercial success. Over 50,000 books are published in America each year, the vast majority nonfiction. Even so, many writers are stymied in getting their books published, never mind gaining significant attention for their ideas—and substantial sales. This is the book editors have been recommending to would-be authors. Filled with trade secrets, Thinking Like Your Editor explains: • why every proposal should ask and answer five key questions; • how to tailor academic writing to a general reader, without losing ideas or dumbing down your work; • how to write a proposal that editors cannot ignore; • why the most important chapter is your introduction; • why "simple structure, complex ideas" is the mantra for creating serious nonfiction; • why smart nonfiction editors regularly reject great writing but find new arguments irresistible. Whatever the topic, from history to business, science to philosophy, law, or gender studies, this book is vital to every serious nonfiction writer.




Kingdom Writers


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Self-Published Millionaire


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Crack the Code of Profitable Self-Publishing. Learn how to plan, write, publish and market your book from a proven seven-figure author. Joseph Alexander has set the self-publishing world alight, earning over $2,500,000 in royalties. This book is a step-by-step guide to his unbelievably effective writing and publishing process.




Writing a Christian Nonfiction Book Made Simple


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Many Christians have a book inside them but haven't yet written it. Is that you? Have you thought about writing a Christian nonfiction book but simply don't know where to do start? In Writing a Christian Nonfiction Book Made Simple, Matthew Robert Payne will take you through step-by-step instructions on how to write and release that book that the world is waiting to read. You'll learn the following and much more Choosing a title The importance of self-editing Outlining your topic Effective writing strategies Finding an editor Steps to publishing Matthew also addresses the foundation of writing your Christian book, which is a strong relationship with the Holy Spirit and an understanding of the Word.




Pictures of You


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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Magically written, heartbreakingly honest.” —Jodi Picoult Leavitt’s new novel, Days of Wonder, is coming April 23, 2024. Pre-order now! Two women running away from their marriages collide on a foggy highway, killing one of them. The survivor, Isabelle, is left to pick up the pieces, not only of her own life, but of the lives of the devastated husband and fragile son that the other woman, April, has left behind. Together, they try to solve the mystery of where April was running to, and why. As these three lives intersect, the book asks, How well do we really know those we love—and how do we forgive the unforgivable?