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If you've been called to write Christian Fiction, you will be opposed by the Enemy. And the opposition will strike at either your worth or your identity as a writer. The reason is simple - Satan hates any story that bring honor to - or creates a hunger for - God. The enemy will use two sides of the same blade to cut Christian … [Read more...]
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Retailers and the media regularly ask what the next hot trend will be in Christian Fiction. Fair question. One of the most important skills a Publisher has is the ability to anticipate trends in the marketplace. No one bats 1,000 on this front. At the same time, no Publisher survives long if they have more misses than hits in this … [Read more...]
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Three stories. First, there was a man in the forest who once cut down a tree. From half the wood, he created a fire to cook his meal. From the rest, however, he made an idol. Then bowed down and worshiped it, saying “Save me, you are my god.” Read more in Isaiah 44. Second, there once was an author in the city who wrote … [Read more...]
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You have so many considerations as you craft your novel. My goal isn’t to add to the list – but to raise five to the forefront. For our Fiction team, these are key elements we discuss as we review proposals. Does your novel excel at all five? S = SHOW. Show rather than tell. Don’t spell out what’s playing out. The joy of … [Read more...]
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Ami McConnell is Thomas Nelson Fiction’s Senior Acquisitions Editor. I invited her to share a post based on a recent seminar she led at ACFW. Enjoy. Writers, why do you want to be read/heard? I hope it’s to be in relationship with your readers. To love and be loved. To treat someone with love, you need to lead with: Respect. … [Read more...]
Allen loves great stories, passionate conversations and authentic living. As Senior Vice-President and Fiction Publisher at Thomas Nelson, he spends his days acquiring, reading and publishing world class adult and young adult fiction written from a Christian worldview. A veteran of the publishing industry since joining Thomas … [Read More...]
