Christian Fiction Writing

  • Look at all these new releases!

    Many new books are being published in May. Here are some of them!

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  • Lots and lots and lots and lots of new book releases!

    In addition to my own new book release (Big Love, a RomCom novella from Scrivenings Press), there are a BUNCH of new books releasing this month from my friends and fellow authors in American Christian Fiction Writers. I’m betting you can find at least one! https://acfw.com/acfw-new-releases-april-2024/ Michael Ehret loves to play with words and as

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  • Tiny House Living May Not Be For You—But “Big Love” Is!

    I am drawn to tiny house living due to fascination, creativity, and a romantic appeal, even though the option is not currently suitable to my lifestyle. But what if you’re considering it?

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  • This may seem counter-intuitive, but here it is: You can improve your writing by taking time off to not write. Those of you who are jumping up and down right now because you think you’ve just found a new excuse for your lack of writing this week, this month, this year—“Hey! I’m on a writing

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  • Invisibility is good

    “The story in this book is fantastic!” Rowlf exploded. “I can’t put it down.” “Oh really?” Cyndy interrogated. “I found it annoying to read because of all of the oddball speaker attributions.” “That’s because you have no vision,” Rowlf interjected. “This writer is being experimental.” I’m proofediting a book right now for a publisher that

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  • What next, you winner?

    It’s an unfortunate truth—if there are writing contests, there will be people who do not win them and most of the time those people will be you and me. So know going into it that, when it comes to writing contests, the odds are against you winning. Does that mean you shouldn’t enter? Not at

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  • To launch this new occasional feature of Writing On The Fine Line, my guest, Ronie Kendig, has donated a fantastic prize: The four-DVD set of the entire “Firefly” television show. It includes all 14 episodes, plus three unaired episodes—and more. If you haven’t seen this, it will … Change. Your. Life. Or, at least entertain

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  • Quote It! Brian Tracy

    “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.”  –Brian Tracy, Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. __________________________________________________ Writers, we know what Tracy says is true. But

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  • I know it’s only February, but in my office that’s when I start thinking about Spring Cleaning. Why so early? Because I hate the process, even though it is vital to the smooth operation of my freelance editing business. If I don’t start early to think and plan for it, procrastination will win the day.

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  • Do you believe?

    I have failed many times. Still do. In fact, I may be in the middle of one of the biggest failures of my life. And what am I facing? A lack of belief that I can succeed. What I’m doing I believe (today anyway) is what God has called me to do. But it doesn’t

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