The Complete Guide to Writing & Selling the Christian Novel Review

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The Complete Guide to Writing & Selling the Christian Novel
by Penelope J. Stokes
Writers Digest Books, Feb., 1998.
Trade Paperback, 239 pages.
ISBN: 0898798108

The specialty writing book focuses on the popular Christian novel. Dr. Penelope Stokes, an author and book editor, teaches you how to approach this market and how to improve your writing. The guide includes instruction on writing the Christian novel and how to get a finished novel published. The book focuses on the intricacies of writing Christian novels including an introduction to the field, how to address spiritual issues, how to convey moral values, character and plot development, dialogue, rewriting and manuscript submission to Christian markets.

This book can help you learn the principles involved in writing fiction that will inspire and fulfill your readers and teach you how to turn your work of fiction into a salable manuscript. A complete guide to writing and selling the Christian novel.

Ordering information: Amazon.com.

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