Helpful Links
Agents
Chip MacGregor Literary Agent
“Chip has a comprehensive knowledge of the industry—from book development to writing, acquisition to production, marketing to sales. He has secured more than 100 book deals for authors with all of the major publishers in both CBA and ABA.
Michael Hyatt Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers
Rachelle Gardner Rants and Ramblings on Life as a Literary Agent”
Right Writing “Is your writing right? For over twenty years, W. Terry Whalin has published his work for more than 50 print magazines and published more than 60 books from traditional publishers. This site is Terry’s way to help people who want to ‘write right’. ”
Steve Laube Agency ” Steve Laube is a 25 year veteran of the bookselling industry…named the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) store of the year in 1989. He then spent 11 years with Bethany House Publishers rising to the position of an editorial director. In 2002 he was named the AWSA Golden Scroll Editor of the Year. The next year he became a literary agent and in 2004 formed The Steve Laube Agency.”
Authors
Forensics and Faith
Retired Writing Blog of Best Selling Suspense Author Brandilyn Collins
“This blog has been going for six years now, and the archives contain many posts on the craft of fiction, the publishing industry, and my experiences in writing. Forensics and Faith will remain up, and all the archives will continue to be available.”
Randy Ingermanson’s blog “The Snowflake Guy” offers great posts on how to improve your writing. His website it also full of great stuff like his snowflake method to plotting a novel.
Seekerville A group of published and wanna be published authors sharing their experience, book reviews, author interviews and more!
The Master’s Artist “The Master’s Artist is a group blog for writers united by the blood of Christ and a love for language. We come from different backgrounds, have different theological outlooks, and are interested in a wide variety of genres and art forms.”
“Write Place, Write Time” Kaye Dacus has great “how to” articles and insight on fiction writing.
Your Writer’s Group Blog of Mick Silva former book acquisitions & development for Waterbrook
Classes, Conferences & Workshops:
Conferences: Coming Soon
CLASServices Inc.
Christian Writers Guild
Margie Lawson’s Online Classes
Editors & Editing
Edit Cafe
Group Blog of Rebecca Germany, Susan Downs, JoAnne Simmons
“Have a seat and sip a mocha with us while you peruse our posts. We hope you’ll find insight and inspiration here, from our side of the page to yours.”
Fiction Workbench Meredith Efken’s Fiction Workbench, the blog of the Fiction Fix-It Shop. “Find out more about our fiction editing services, or find out how you can get a free mini-critique here at the Workbench. Read previous critiques and other posts to help you grow in your writing.”
Story Sensei Camy Tang’s Story Sensei is a fiction critique service for synopses and manuscripts at very reasonable rates. She posts tips on this blog 3 times a week to help writers doctor their own manuscripts.
The Writing Life “Through these pages you get a glimpse into my (Terry Whalen) work inside publishing- as an agent, an editor, and a writer. Can you learn something from my journey?”
Fiction Blogs & Reviews
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance To proclaim glory in all genres of Christian fiction
by broadening the CBA presence in the world thru
blogging on the internet.
Noble Theme Writing Ezine Explore the wonderful world of Christian Writing offering some inspiration from some of the best Christian authors of all time. You will also find great resources here to help you along your writing journey. Content will be updated so please be sure to bookmark this lense and return often.”
Novel Journey Award winning fiction site for interviews and industry news
Suspense Zone Suspense Zone is devoted to All Suspense All The Time. Bringing you edge of the seat Christian Suspense. You can find new releases, new authors, read reviews, and much more all with the simple click of your finger.
Mentoring Blogs
Randy Ingermanson on Advanced Fiction Writing – Randy is the “Snowflake Guy,” plus he’s just full of great advice and instruction on the craft and business of writing.
My Book Therapy Susan May Warren and Rachel Hauck
So You Want to be Published Mary DeMuth’s publishing blog
Story Sensei Camy Tang posts tips 3 times a week to help writers doctor their own manuscripts. She also offers a fiction critique service for synopses and manuscripts at very reasonable rates.
Your Book Publishing Coach Insiders Guide to Writing, Publishing and Making Money
Organizations
American Christian Fiction Writers ACFW
“ACFW is an organization geared toward meeting the needs of new and seasoned authors alike, as well as offering a venue for readers of Christian Fiction to learn more about their favorite authors and discover the vast array of choices available from the Christian Fiction market in general.”
“ACFW is an organization geared toward meeting the needs of new and seasoned authors alike, as well as offering a venue for readers of Christian Fiction to learn more about their favorite authors and discover the vast array of choices available from the Christian Fiction market in general.”
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Writer…Interrupted We’re Christian writers all learning from each other and growing in our craft and the Lord as we pursue publication. We’re men and women writers interrupted by the daily tasks of parenting and paying jobs, carpools and business meetings, homeschooling and housekeeping, and we’re learning to be content in this season God has called us to.
Publishing Houses
Coming soon!
Research Help
Pursuing a writing career is not an easy task. Add a family to the mix and it’s even more challenging, but not impossible. Here are several resources to help you care for your family & Faith.
Faith
Cross Faith Ministry is a Christian website where you will find Biblical History, Scriptural Literature, Bible Studies,Apologetics, Slide Shows, Free Graphics, Christian Fiction, Christian Short Stories, Testimonials and FREE PC Bibles named e-sword.
Family and Parenting
Coming soon!
Homemaking and Homeschooling
I am soooo excited to use this one with my kids. It’s NOT just for homeschoolers!
Choosing Home: “Where wives and moms just like YOU meet, pray, encourage each other, and laugh. A lot. Because we don’t think being home is a “second rate” option. For us, it’s a holy calling, a grand adventure, and a worthy career, all wrapped into one.
FlyLady: “Are YOU living in CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome) like Franny in the pink sweats? Do you feel overwhelmed, overextended, and overdrawn? Hopeless and you don’t know where to start? Don’t worry friend, we’ve been there, too.”
Freezer Cooking: “We’re here to help busy cooks figure out that “dinner thing”.
Start Cooking: Are you a busy, talented person who just never got around to learning the basics of cooking? Start here!
