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INSPIRATIONAL FICTION  

Christian, Inspirational....what's the difference? Though many would consider it one and the same, I'll do my best to differentiate.

Author Interview

300 is an adaptation of the very popular graphic novel by Frank Miller. How much of the 300 story is rooted in fact and how much is pure fiction?

Another installment of the market for writers. This time, we explore the magazines that need talented writers with experience in non-fiction writing.

The Lord may have given you an idea but it is up to you to perfect it. Imagining one's self as inspired will only produce bad writing. Your work is a work of fiction and must follow those rules.

Great quotes to help inspire writers.

Where else can you spend less than $10.00 and have a book of short stories that you assembled? Perhaps nowhere except on Amazon.com Shorts!

These books are powerful tools on how to navigate through lifes challenges...

A review of a wholesome, Christian book.

If you like Christian books, you'll have fun reading this. If you don't, then you should most definitely pass.

Triskelion is a fast growing women's fiction publisher, recently recognized by the Romance Writers of American. Executive Editor, Gail Northman, joined Triskelion Publishing in 2004. She acquires for the Fever line and all electronic book lines.

This is a college-entry paper in which the influence of a fictional character must be described. Knowledge, reading, or viewing of the used source was necessary for background and credibility (in this case, the Lord of the Rings trilogy).

The Romance Writers of America is more than writing romance.

Inspirational essay about how and why I became a freelance writer.

Writers can be some of the easiest or hardest people to buy a gift for during the holidays. This guide will help you pick out the perfect gift for the writer in your life, whether they write fiction, nonfiction, or anything in between!

Once again a masterpiece from Coelho, about the human nature to live

This is a piece of short fiction that imagines what would happen if parachuting Elvis impersonators went high-tech and gained jet propulsion.

Teach don't Preach is to children's writing, nonfiction, inspirational, and poetry. The urge to preach to children instead of letting the story teach the child a message you wish to convey can be very hard to resist

In this installment of "Writing for the Magazine Industry" we'll take an in depth look into the types of 'How To' magazines and how you can work for them.

For experienced freelancers looking for a paying market in religion, this article can help you find the right place to write about your beliefs.

You can take some of the fear out of the submission process by submitting to publications that are welcoming to new and unpublished writers.

The British film industry like all industries is a product of its own culture. The unique style and mannerisms of the British always and sometimes unknowingly seep into each and every film.

Things you can do to work through writer's block.

There are several resources available that give advice about how to get published--happily, successfully, and quickly. However, getting contentedly published is more important than any of these.

For those who would like to read something a little less common, check out these five titles that will forever influence your world view.

Interview

The query letter marks your first impression, making it worth learning how to put your best foot forward with a polished opener.

Writers need discipline to survive as a freelancer. This article details a list of items that fall under the category of maintaining discipline to build a successful freelance career.

Sometimes as writers we get over zealous about writing new things which we may know little about.

Interview

Spanning the time period from 1946 to the present, these family-oriented Christmas movies offer wholesome magic that the entire family can enjoy.

A review and commentary on Bruce Catton's book

Report of 2006 Montrose, PA Christian Writers Conference

Writers should consider submitting short pieces to a variety of publishers. Don't wait to hear about your novel submission - keep writing and submitting. But remember, following the guidelines can help prevent some of those nasty rejections.

A successful freelance writer is always looking for best, brightest and most up-to-date information to get the edge on the competition. Always keep an eye out for new resources to make your job easier and more efficient.

Many writers feel compelled to work on every opportunity that comes their way - how much is too much?

A personal tale of discovery as told through the viewpoint of a text-based gamer, and how real life subject matter translates into the medium.

While there are tons of bad writing contests in existence, there are just as many reputable ones offering publication and money. But at what sacrifice to your writing? Sometimes the only way to win these contests is by following their prescription.

After the controversy on the legitamacy of Frey's A Million Little Pieces, comes another memoir about his relationship with mobster, father-like friend Leonard.

My fave. from 2005

Whether you're a writer looking for inspiration or someone looking for a great gift, consider this timeless resource book. Now in its Seventeenth Edition.

Wladyslaw Szpilman was a a great man that lived in the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII. He played the piano and kept things calm in the ghetto, even when things were not going to be alright. Here is a biography on a person who should not be remembered.

As a romance writer you may find it difficult to locate publishers both large and small that accept romance novels. Here are 4 small publishers in the United States that you can send unagented queries to on the subject of romance.

Writing clubs get groups of people together to share their written works and to inspire each other to continue writing. On the surface, this can sound tedious but once you get started you'll have so much fun that you'll look forward to the meetings.

Cape Cod's most popular resort has a stash of great bookstores. Check them out.

Are you a struggling newbie writer? Are you searching for ways to keep that spark in your writing while grinding out idea after idea with little to no success?

In a recent Q&A with UCLA Screenwriting professor and author Hal Ackerman, I asked what it takes to increase the odds of making it in the difficult industry of screenwriting. Here's what he told me.

A profile of award-winning children's author Pat Cummings.