D. L. Sharples
Inspirational Fiction for Teens
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| Recommended Books for Writers |
| American Christian Fiction Writers offers networking through discussion group, e-mail loop, and chatroom; monthly e-mail classes; annual contest; annual writer's conference, much more! Annual membership dues. |
Headed by Jerry B. Jenkins, this
group offers Apprentice and
Journeyman classes in writing,
pairing students with
professional writers as mentors.
Also has an annual conference
and contest, monthly newsletter,
lots of benefits. Annual
membership dues.
group offers Apprentice and
Journeyman classes in writing,
pairing students with
professional writers as mentors.
Also has an annual conference
and contest, monthly newsletter,
lots of benefits. Annual
membership dues.
Sally Stuart's Christian
Writers' Market Guide
An absolute must-have
for the serious writer.
Features information on
current markets for
non-fiction and fiction in
all genres, plus agents
and many other writer's
resources.
Writers' Market Guide
An absolute must-have
for the serious writer.
Features information on
current markets for
non-fiction and fiction in
all genres, plus agents
and many other writer's
resources.
Plot and Structure
by James Scott Bell
Offers clear and
concise information on
creating a believable
and engaging plot that
readers can't resist.
by James Scott Bell
Offers clear and
concise information on
creating a believable
and engaging plot that
readers can't resist.
The First Five Pages:
A Writer's Guide to
Staying Out of the
Rejection Pile
by Noah Lukeman
Another must-have!
Covers common
mistakes writers make,
and how to avoid them.
A Writer's Guide to
Staying Out of the
Rejection Pile
by Noah Lukeman
Another must-have!
Covers common
mistakes writers make,
and how to avoid them.
Many more links and books to
come!
If you would like me to link your website or think your
book should be featured here, please contact me.
come!
If you would like me to link your website or think your
book should be featured here, please contact me.
| Critique Groups |
Joining a critique group is perhaps one of the most important
steps an author can take. A good group will help build a writer's
skills and prepare him/her for the road to publication. Here are
some on-line groups I have been a part of and can recommend.
steps an author can take. A good group will help build a writer's
skills and prepare him/her for the road to publication. Here are
some on-line groups I have been a part of and can recommend.
Christian Young Adult Writers and
Readers (YAWR)
This group on Yahoo was founded by
Diana Sharples. It is specifically for
writers of Christian YA fiction, and we
occasionally have some young readers
who come in to help us out.
Readers (YAWR)
This group on Yahoo was founded by
Diana Sharples. It is specifically for
writers of Christian YA fiction, and we
occasionally have some young readers
who come in to help us out.
ChristianWriters.com offers an
open discussion forum for writers
and a separate critique section.
open discussion forum for writers
and a separate critique section.
For writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This group is
perhaps the oldest, largest, and most respected online community
for writers of speculative fiction. Please note, this is a secular group.
perhaps the oldest, largest, and most respected online community
for writers of speculative fiction. Please note, this is a secular group.
| Writer's Online Resources |
Randy Ingermanson's fabulous website offering The Snowflake
Method of fiction plotting, and many other great tips for writers.
Method of fiction plotting, and many other great tips for writers.
An online magazine with articles and resources,