Thinking about writing an inspirational novel, but don't know where to begin? Here's help! Your favorite authors offer tips on brainstorming, approaching tough topics, crafting a story, and marketing a book; and explain what makes fiction "Christian." Contributors include Jerry Jenkins, Karen Kingsbury, Francine Rivers, Randy Alcorn, Colleen Coble, Angela Hunt, and many others. 250 pages, softcover from Tyndale.

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Review 1 for A Novel Idea: Everything You Need to Know about Writing Inspirational Fiction

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Date:February 3, 2012

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Location:Battle Creek, MI

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I needed this book to supplement my study in a Christian writing course I'm taking. It's very helpful.

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Date:February 24, 2010

Tara Fried

Extremely helpful and written for the rookie who has the gift but not the direction. Thanks so much to all the wonderful authors for their input and knowledge!

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Review 3 for A Novel Idea: Everything You Need to Know about Writing Inspirational Fiction

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Date:November 29, 2009

jubilee

I am extremely excited about this book. If you are at all interested in the creative process and business of novel writing, then this book is a wonderful resource tool. It is jam-packed with an abundance of information, ideas, and advice. It's a must-have for aspiring authors. For those who are veteran authors, it's for you too because we all could use reminders of the process and find inspiration from other authors' ideas about writing.I grabbed this book as soon as it came in the mail from Vicky Lynch and Tyndale Publishers, scooped up a couple of highlighters and dug in. It went beyond my expectations addressing special issues with Christian writing as opposed to secular writing.For example*What Makes Christian Fiction Christian?*Avoiding Preachy Fiction*Writing the Nuances of Christian Content in Fiction and*Evil in FictionThere are also great suggestions on establishing a writing routine, marketing, and breaking into the publishing world. With so much to consider beyond the creative side of novel writing, it's nice to have a helping hand from authors who want you to succeed.

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Review 4 for A Novel Idea: Everything You Need to Know about Writing Inspirational Fiction

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Date:November 25, 2009

Christy Lockstein

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A Novel Idea by ChiLibris is a must read for anyone who wants to write fiction, especially inspirational fiction. Several published authors offer their down to earth advice on everything from plotting to characterization to getting rid of writer's block. The recommendations are realistic and well written (as you'd expect from a bunch of writers) with an occasional touch of humor. As a wannabe author myself, I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of information contained inside. There are several exercises that I can't wait to try, including the ones about writer's block! This isn't a book to be read once, but for me will become a permanent fixture on my bookshelf that I can refer to often for advice. Always encouraging but grounded, writers will find much to sharpen their skills.

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