Download or read book Boot Camp for Christian Writers written by L. Edward Hazelbaker and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-23 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a published author, experienced editor, and literary agent, L. Edward Hazelbaker has been helping Christian writers develop their books, hone their skills, and improve their writing for many years. And this book is the expression of his desire to help more writers than he can assist one on one. Now many more writers can benefit from his experience. This book is designed to encourage, equip, and educate Christian writers. If you’re joining or already a member of God’s army of great-commission writers, it’s time to enter Boot Camp for Christian Writers, where you’ll be inspired and challenged to be all you can be when answering God’s call to write.
Download or read book Writing to Publish written by Carolyn Tomlin and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boot Camp for Christian Writers Carolyn Tomlin Writing-To-Publish: The Basic Foundations 2 The Publishing Opportunities That Await You! Section I: In the first part of this book, I'll explain the type of articles in both the Christian and secular market that need your manuscript, work that will educate, encourage, entertain and inspire others through the written word! Learn editorial techniques for publishing, how to break into those markets, get your message across, and earn extra $$$. How to Find Great Ideas to Write About! Section II: Great ideas are all around you! Learn how to see with writer's eyes, and hear with writer's ears! Discover how to glean ideas from your life experiences, your volunteer work, hobbies, career, family, and dozens of other aspects of living. Section I and Section II contain written exercises to help the writer develop skills in these areas. They can be completed individually or in small-group settings with other writers. You?ll find ways to extend learning, questions to consider, and discover interactive ideas with experienced writers.
Download or read book Writing to Publish the Basic Foundations written by Denise George and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-13 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boot Camp for Christian Writerswith Denise GeorgeWriting-To-Publish: The Basic Foundations"How to Choose Your Reading Audience"In the first part of this book, I'll show you how you can identify your chosen readers, examine their needs, and match them with the publishing book and magazine marketplace."How to Write Clearly and Effectively to Your Chosen Audience"In the second part of this book, I'll show you how to carefully craft your words and sentences so that they communicate clearly, effectively, and creatively to your chosen reader.BONUS! I have also included some exercises you can do at home to hone your writing skills in these areas. You can do them by yourself, or together with a writer-friend. You'll also find pages to jot down your own thoughts and ideas as you read.Best wishes to you as you learn more about how to select and determine your readers, and how to write clearly and effectively to your chosen audience.
Download or read book Four More Articles Editors Love and How to Write Them written by Carolyn Tomlin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-11-04 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four, More Articles Editors Love and How to Write Them!Section 1“Writing and Selling the How-to Article”Used in both the Christian and secular market, the How-To Article is considered one of the easiest to write. Let me show you how to write about what you know, find a solution to a challenge, or share an easier way to solve a problem. Use quality photos to sell your How-To craft article ideas to editors by showing the materials needed, the steps involved in the directions and the finished product. Learn how to write in a sequence of steps, and give readers confidence in learning new information.Section 2“Writing Newspapers Articles and Mini-Columns”Your local newspaper is a source for writers. Newspaper articles and short columns run anywhere from 300 to under 1,000 words, with 750 being an average. Keep your eyes and ears open to events in your community. Stay ahead of what is happening and offer to write an article. Editors need mini columns to finish out a column in magazines and newspapers. You can supply these needs by writing “tight” and “bright” articles that are geared to the audience and magazine. Section 3“Break into the Magazine Market with Fillers”Do you have an amusing anecdote? What about a child's cute saying? Or, can you supply a brief quotation that matches the tone of the publication? Let me show you how to find these markets that use brief fillers and mini columns. I'll explain how to: Listen to conversations. Observe people. And come up with original thoughts that can turn your words into entertainment or laugh lines that bring smiles to readers' faces. Used for both the Christian and secular magazines.Section 4“See the World—Write the Travel Article”Painting a visual picture of people, places, and things, and making readers want to go there, is only one reason to write travel articles. And the other reason? Traveling free—or almost! Personally, I have written dozen of travel articles while touring the U.S. and foreign countries. And most of the time, the published articles paid for the trip! You'll learn how to contact an editor before you leave home, steps to follow after returning from your trip, how to search for an unusual twist to well-known sites, how to use quotes from famous people from the area, and the value of using a photo package to gain the editor's attention. You'll also discover how one location provides spinoffs to a number of salable articles. And don't overlook armchair travelers—these people that want to read your articles, but never leave home. Enjoy this fun and exciting way to use your talents as a writer.Bonus! To make writing easier, I've included some examples that will answer questions on working with editors. Also, this book has exercises to complete at home that will improve your writing skills. The exercises are designed to be completed by yourself—or you can use them with others who enjoy this craft of writing-to-publish. Additional pages provide space for personal thoughts as you learn from this book. The Appendix offers advice as you write-to-publish. I ask God's blessings on you as you write articles that inspire, educate, inform and entertain your readers.I believe that writing is a gift given by God. He gives us this talent and it's up to us to learn the mechanics of putting words on paper. A Bible verse that has given me hope follows:“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
Download or read book Heart Bridge written by Louise Leigh and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-22 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Fascinating Read! I am truly impressed with this beautifully written book and am happy to highly recommend it as a must read."- Denise George, Co-founder / Boot Camp for Christian Writers"An Inspiration to us All! This is not a book review; this is an inspiration review!"- Idgie, Editor/Owner, Dew on the Kudzu"Poignant and Elegant! I cried, I laughed. I could feel her sitting beside me as she recounted each story."-Joy Davis, AuthorLouise Leigh, Ph.D. is the mother of three adult sons and a wonderful daughter-in-law. Her husband Bob, a Methodist minister and retired professor from the University of Alabama, entered Eternity in 2018 after an extended illness. Louise has a rich and varied background including thirty years of college teaching and serving as a hospital lay-chaplain. She returned to the University of Alabama in her seventies to earn a Master in Counseling degree, and then served as a counselor at her church. Louise continues to offer counseling services in her home.A life-long learner, she recently graduated from the Centurions Program and presently audits courses at nearby Beeson Divinity School. Her first granddaughter was born when she was only eighty-two. This bundle of joy was followed by a precious sister just sixteen months later. These beautiful babies light up Louise's life, and this book was originally written for them.
Download or read book The Basics of Article Publishing for Print Magazines and Online Magazines written by Carolyn Tomlin and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Section I"Getting Started in the Magazine Market"In the first part of this book, I'll show you how you can start writing for magazines. I'll answer questions, such as: "How can I make my time count?" "How can I use writing to inform, educate, inspire and entertain readers?" "How and where can I find ideas?" "What are some common hindrances to writing?" "How can I use my God-given creativity to generate article ideas?" "Can I use my 'reason to write' as a ministry?" These ideas work for me. They'll work for you, also. Personally, I've published over 4,000 magazine articles and worked with hundreds of editors.Section II"The Magazine Market-Tools of the Trade"In the second section of this book, I'll focus on over 3,500 secular and 1,200 Christian markets that need writers to fill their pages. New markets appear each year and many companies are going to online publications. I will discuss, "Exploring the Christian and secular market, explain common symbols and basic information." "What are the steps to publishing in these markets?" "Do photos make a difference in obtaining a contract?" "Query letters: catching an editor's attention." Let me help you learn the basics of writing for magazines and realize the passion of putting words on paper while getting paid.Section III"How to Identify Your Audience"In the third section of this book, I'll share two critical points for being published. Knowing the audience/reader of each magazine and understanding the focus of each publication makes a difference in receiving a rejection letter or a contract. Learn how to: "Recognize the social, educational, and economic level of the audience." "What information can a writer learn from the articles, advertisements, and photos about the magazine?" "Article titles that sell." And, "Writing tips that bring success." Let me share my love for writing and introduce you to a career that can change your life!Section IV"Knowing the Magazine"Section IV, includes a vital part of successful writing-to-publish. Knowing the magazine for which you write is vital to receiving a contract. With many magazines online, it's easy to research back copies in the archives. Check the table of contents. If a topic has been used in the last several years, the editor will not use it again. However, be creative and suggest a different slant. Some editors say they do not repeat a topic within 10 years; other 6. Check to be sure. Look at the format, photos, sidebars, question and answer articles. Use these as guidelines to write your own article. As an added bonus, I have included enrichment activities you can do at home or with a writing friend. Practice these activities and develop your skills as a writer. The book also has pages to write down your thoughts and ideas. I believe that writing is a gift given by God. He gives us this talent and it's up to us to learn the mechanics of putting words on paper. A Bible verse that has given me hope is Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Download or read book Resting in God s Shadow written by Jeffrey Lynn Brooks and published by AuthorLoyalty. This book was released on 2021-02-06 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boot Camp. The starting point for everyone who joins the military. No one who signs up expects it to be easy. It’s not supposed to be. But everyone at some point during boot camp comes to the end of their own strength. It is at that point where a little encouragement makes all the difference. Resting in God’s Shadow offers encouragement specifically written for those in this especially challenging period of the military. Chaplain (Major) Jeffrey L. Brooks, U.S. Army Retired knows what he’s talking about, with 22 years of active military service. During that time, he served as chaplain at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, encouraging the men and women in boot camp to never give up on themselves or their dreams, keep a positive mental attitude, and give it their best. Since then he’s had a passion to write these encouragements into a book. This book is a collection of twelve devotionals, followed by a prayer book with spaces to record your thoughts. The devotionals in Part One correspond with the prayer book in Part Two. Concise and focused devotions fit into even the most rigorous training schedule. Whether you’re active in the military, or have a loved one headed to boot camp, this devotional is sure to provide just the right words of encouragement and Scripture.
Download or read book Publishing Your Book with a Traditional Book Publisher written by Denise George and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boot Camp for Christian Writers with Denise GeorgePublishing Your Book with a Traditional Book Publisher"Understanding Traditional Book Publishing Today"The traditional book publishing market has changed drastically in the past few years. In this book we'll answer these basic questions: "What's happening in today's traditional book publishing market?" "What type of book ideas are publishers hoping to receive?" "How can I find good book ideas, and how do I know they are good ideas?" "What is the difference between self-publishing book companies, vanity presses, and traditional book publishers?" "How do I approach a traditional book publisher?""I Have a Great Book Idea-Now What Do I Do?"This section addresses these questions: "What is the difference between a fictional book and a non-fiction book?" "How do I find a book publisher who will be interested in my ideas?" "Do I need a book agent, and if so, how do I find and contact one?" "What is a book contract? Royalties? Advance royalties?" "How much money can I make as a book author?" "How to Write a First-Class, Fictional and Non-Fiction Book Proposal-That Sells!"Learn how to capture an editor's attention and sell him/her on your new book idea! Let me show you the professional way to approach an editor with your non-fiction and fictional book ideas, and how to put together a fantastic book proposal sales-package. You can know the fulfillment and joy of becoming an author, publishing with a traditional publishing house, and getting paid for it!BONUS: I have also included a fiction book and non-fiction book proposal template at the end of the book. There are plenty of blank pages to jot down your own thoughts and ideas at the end of each section. Best wishes to you as you learn more about the exciting world of traditional book-publishing!
Download or read book Unfinished written by Richard Stearns and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believing Is Only the Beginning Do you long for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life? Do you believe all the right things, go to church, and faithfully read your Bible, still feeling that something is missing? You may be right. Two thousand years ago Jesus gave an urgent assignment to his followers right before he left. At its essence it was not just an invitation to believe; it was a bold call to action. It was a challenge to go into the world to reclaim, reform, and restore it for Christ. Simply stated, the message of this book is that God has invited you to join him in this world-changing mission. And if you are not personally participating in God’s great endeavor, you could be missing the very thing he created you to do. Best-selling author Rich Stearns invites you not just to stand on the sidelines but to get into the game. That is when the adventure begins. “Unfinished, just might challenge everything you thought you understood about your Christian faith. Unfinished is a call to finish the job Christ gave his church to do. If every Christian read this book and took it seriously, the world would never be the same again.”—Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church; and chairman, Willow Creek Association “Just when I’ve gotten comfortable with my faith, here comes Rich Stearns, reminding me what matters and who God loves and why. Just when my world is the way I want it, Rich reminds me the world is not the way God wants it. Hungry families. Malnourished kids. Just when I dare think my work is done, Rich reminds me that we are just getting started. First in The Hole in Our Gospel, now in Unfinished, Rich gives me a kind, gracious kick. Thanks, Rich. (I think.)”—Max Lucado, pastor and best-selling author “Okay, admit it: sometimes you wonder . . . don’t you? Is this it? The life you’re living. Is there more? From his journey in corporate and nonprofit leadership—in very good causes—Rich Stearns concludes there is, indeed, more. More purpose. More meaning. More life. In Unfinished you will discover how your life can be about more.”—Elisa Morgan, author; speaker; publisher, FullFill; and president emerita, MOPS International “Rich Stearns has done it again! In this winsome, engaging, and challenging book, he calls us back to some of the key issues of what it means to be followers of Christ in a world full of distractions and false gods. This is a book for everyone, about finding the place of our calling in God’s global mission. It is a book about fulfillment, adventure, and a lifetime of transformation. It made me hungry for more of the life God has in store for us.”—Dr. Stephen Hayner, president, Columbia Theological Seminary “Your story can be a part of the Great Story. Rich Stearns knows the story and lives the story. Unfinished may call you to the greatest chapter of your life.”—John Ortberg, senior pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church; and author, Who Is This Man? “The kingdom is both already and not yet, the work of Christ both finished and to be completed. Stearns reminds readers of every Christian’s responsibility to live on mission, in light of Jesus’ example and call. Richard shows us by his life, the ministry he leads, and the passion of this book that there is much to be done and we are to be a part of God’s grand plan.”—Ed Stetzer, president, LifeWay Research; and author, Subversive Kingdom “Every generation of Christians needs a wake-up call to remind us of how serious and strenuous are the demands of discipleship. May Rich Stearns’s Unfinished be that alarm for our time.”—David Neff, editorial vice president, Christianity Today
Download or read book Why Doesn t God Speak to Me written by Lynn Hardy and published by Resilient Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Boot Camp written by Jason Hardin and published by Deward Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boot Camp. Where a soldier learns the basics. Where he is equipped for the battles ahead. Boot Camp is where he tests his weapons and learns to --ght with discipline and honor. Boot Camp is where careful, deliberate time is taken to learn from the veterans of previous wars: what obstacles confronted them; where they met the enemy; most importantly, how did they succeed? Th is book is the Boot Camp of the new IMAGE series of books for men. We love the epic tales of warriors who have de--ed the odds, proven to be larger-than-life at the decisive moment and led other men in e--orts that have shaped the course of history. But there is a greater story, a grander adventure, a divine chronicle of eternal magnitude in which you play your own part.The means of shaping our lives into harmony with the glory of our Creator is furnished in Jesus. And he invites you to join his ranks. This is a great book to help us men live opposite of this world's model of a man. Steve Arterburn Best Selling Author, including Every Man's Battle Founder of Women of Faith, Host of NewLife Live Hardin's --rst installment is an excellent explanation of what hinders most of us from being the men we imagine and God envisioned. Th is book exposes our chief struggles and encourages us to overcome by God's strength and armor. It's an outstanding start for a journey toward biblical manhood. I'm a better man because of Boot Camp; you will be too. I can't wait for the journey to continue. Edwin Crozier Author of Plugged In: High Voltage Prayer Jason focuses like a laser beam on a theme that has been the de--ning passion of my own life for some years now. Writing particularly, but not exclusively, for men, he urges us to lift our vision to the extraordinary things that God can make possible in us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Our problem is not that we desire too much but that we settle for so little. I was stirred deeply by this triumphant call to arms. Jason has that unique combination of spiritual insight, emotional maturity, and literary zest that make a writer's work special. Th is is a must-read I will be impatient for the remaining volumes in the series Gary Henry Author of Diligently Seeking God and Reaching Forward
Download or read book Boot Camp written by Todd Strasser and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-05-22 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kidnapped and sent to live in a disciplinary boot camp where he is physically and psychologically tortured on a daily basis, fifteen-year-old Garrett knows that he has been wrongly imprisoned and so feels there is no choice but to attempt a daring escape in order to save the life he has left in him.
Download or read book Parenting Boot Camp written by Kay Kuzma and published by 3abn. This book was released on 2009 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Boot Camp written by Jason Hardin and published by Deward Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOT CAMP. Where a soldier learns the basics. Where he is equipped for the battles ahead. Boot Camp is where he tests his weapons and learns to fight with discipline and honor. Boot Camp is where careful, deliberate time is taken to learn from the veterans of previous wars: what obstacles confronted them; where they met the enemy; most importantly, how did they succeed? This book is the Boot Camp of the new IMAGE series of books for men by Jason Hardin. This is a great book to help us men live opposite of this world s model of a man. Stephen Arterburn, Best-selling author, including Every Man s Battle Founder of Women of Faith, Host of New Life Live Jason focuses like a laser beam on a theme that has been the defining passion of my own life for some years now. Writing particularly, but not exclusively, for men, he urges us to lift our vision to the extraordinary things that God can make possible in us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Our problem is not that we desire too much but that we settle for so little. I was stirred deeply by this triumphant call to arms. Jason has that unique combination of spiritual insight, emotional maturity, and literary zest that make a writer s work special. This is a must read I will be impatient for the remaining volumes in the series Gary Henry, Author of Diligently Seeking God and Reaching Forward "Hardin s first installment is an excellent explanation of what hinders most of us from being the men we imagine and God envisioned. This book exposes our chief struggles and encourages us to overcome by God s strength and armor. It s an outstanding start for a journey toward biblical manhood. I m a better man because of Boot Camp; you will be too. I can t wait for the journey to continue. Edwin Crozier, Author of Plugged In: High Voltage Prayer
Download or read book Spiritual Boot Camp written by Kimberly Daniels and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVBe Spiritually Activated for Combat Readiness /divDIVJust as new military recruits are sent to boot camp to learn how to be soldiers, we are taught by Scripture to pick up “the weapons of our warfare” and to “put on the whole armor of God.”/divDIVSpiritual Boot Camp is your guide to the weapons and armor of spiritual battle. Based on biblical principles, disciplines Daniels learned while serving in the military, and ministerial experience she has obtained over the years, Spiritual Boot Camp will:/divDIV /divDIV· Train and equip you for spiritual warfare/divDIV· Ignite your desire to get back to the basics of the gospel/divDIV· Reignite your passion for God if you are weary /divDIV· Activate you to reach out to a lost and hurting world/divDIV /divFor our churches to be ready for the end-time challenges ahead, every Christian must be trained, equipped, and prepared for combat. It is time to BE ALL YOU CAN BE in Jesus Christ.
Download or read book Boot Camp Basic Training for the Christian Believer written by Chad Meza and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-07-29 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is war! And if you are a Christian, you have been enlisted - not in a physical war, but a spiritual war for your soul. If you are going to come out of this war victorious, it is imperative for you to ground yourself in the fundamentals of the faith. So gear up, IT'S TIME FOR BOOT CAMP! Designed for new believers and seasoned saints alike, this resource walks through topics such as salvation, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, in an easy-to-read and understand format. ""Boot Camp: Basic Training for the Christian Believer"" will surely inspire a greater relationship with God through the Bible and prayer, and growth in service to God through evangelism and discipleship.
Download or read book Boot Camp for the Christian Soldier written by H. Eugene Tapley and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: oot Camp for the Christian Soldier is a study course for the Christian who wants to grow. This course is designed to familiarize you with the Bible and to teach you the basics of being a Christian. This course is structured so that you can start learning with the first lesson. Each lesson stands alone; therefore you can study any lesson as preferred. The title for this course, Boot Camp for the Christian Soldier, may stir you to wonder why this title is given to this course. The reason is based on Ephesians 6:10-12, where the Bible tells us that we are in a spiritual war and we are to prepare to fight as soldiers. Before we can become skilled at spiritual warfare, we must get the basics of being a Christian warrior. In the military of any country, all the soldiers complete boot camp before being placed into advanced weapon's study and use, or before war tactics are presented. The purpose of this course is to give you, the Christian soldier, the basics and prepare you for advanced studies in all weapons and tactics available to you as a soldier of the Cross. Dr. Gene Tapley is a well-known professor, bible scholar, interim pastor and guest speaker in many churches. He has been a busy seminar leader, writer, and Christian consultant. His background in biblical teaching and seminars span more than 29 years in the Southeast United States, Australia, Brazil and New Zealand. Classes and seminars have included the following topics: prayer, the Holy Spirit, brokenness, grace, faith, discipleship, marriage, preachers and preaching, Christian ethics and church administration. His most recent work is Boot Camp for the Christian Soldier. Dr. Tapley and his wife live in Chattanooga, TN. They have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
