Wishing you blessings from Gail Gaymer Martin and the Christian Author Network. As always, I’m busy working on a new novel, and that always reminds me of the many techniques and elements it takes to write a salable book of fiction. Today I will talk to you about conflicts and why lifting the bar and presenting strong conflicts is important in any kind of fiction from thrillers to romance. Problems, crises and conflicts need solutions, but the conflict needs to be strong. It can’t be running out of wine at a party or disagreeing on what movie to see. You all…
Month: June 2016
This is our archive pageTips from the Pros: Angela Breidenbach
Greetings from north-of-Orlando Mount Dora, Florida, where the soggy remnants of Tropical Storm Colin are steaming their way out of our backyards. But I know the weather where Angela Breidenbach (the lovely subject of today’s author interview) lives looks a bit different. Angela, a former Mrs. Montana International, still lives in that northwestern state when she’s not busy participating in author events, teaching at conferences, or traveling in her role as president of the Christian Authors Network. Angie has lots to share, so let’s move on to the Q & A. Welcome back to the CAN blog, Angela! How many books do you have published? Nine, with…
How to Find Outlets for Your Article
by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Last month, we talked about how to figure out topics for articles. Today, we’ll tackle how to find outlets for your articles. Note that these will mostly be unpaid but since you’re using these articles for promotion, it’s okay to carefully choose some outlets for your work that don’t pay writers (or pay very little).
New 12-Step Program for Authors
Nutty with a Dash of Meat Jeanette Levellie here to share with you about a new 12-Step Program for Authors: “Hello. Welcome to O.P.A. My name is Jeanette and I am addicted to pens with scented ink, sticky notes, and highlighters. Let’s go around the circle and say our names—first name only, please, to keep our anonymity—and what types of office products we’re addicted to.”
Editing Tips #55
Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I’m blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit.
Free Author Boot Camp Event Jun 26 in Cincinnati
Are you a published author living in, near, or visiting the Cincinnati area June 26th, 2016? This free event, offered by the Christian Booksellers Association in partnership with the Christian Authors Network, offers a career track for building up our published authors during the UNITE 2016 event in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you need career help, inspiration, networking, and quality teaching to move forward then you’ll love this event. Register at the door. Click the article link below for more information. We look forward to pouring our experience and heart for the published author into your career. See you soon in…
Tips From the Pros: Lynda T. Young
Greetings from Kevin Thompson in the sunny South! Today, we take a trek into an area that is affecting more and more people, it seems, each year. I, being an administrator at a middle school by day (and a writer at all other times), am dealing with this issue more and more. The topic is Autism. And our special guest today is Lynda Young! Lynda, welcome to the CAN front porch! Let’s get started! First question: How many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? I have three books published in the You Are Not…
Move Your Fans to Action
Marketing Ideas From Cheri Cowell Did you know that 70% of website/blog readers want to be invited to participate? That means for Christian authors they want to join hands with you in ministry. So how do you do that in a way that is warm, inviting, and not self-promotional? Here are a few ideas to help you move your fans to action. .