I notice ther seem to be some spiritual writers in the forums so I thought I'd share a book I read a year ago, or so.

Spiritual Writing, by Deborah Herman and Cynthia Black.

This book is different because it's written by a top literary agent and a woman who owns a publishing company.

There's information about being drawn to writing by the spirit, how to let it flow, and how to get your work published.

It's very educational if you are a spiritual writer who wants to get published.

It addresses the writing process, query letters, proposals, publishing houses and agents who accept this genre.

Thanks, Dotsie: Will try to get it soon! You are great! God bless!

Dotsie: I should receive my own copy in a few days. I can't wait!

Dots, thanks for the recommendation. I've been working on my manuscript for the past year now. The graphic language in it is to show and tell the story just how it was. Since there was so much verbal and emotional abuse that caused my main character to act in the manners that she had in the past, I thought it was right.

Now, since I'm much closer to God in this endeavor, I feel guilty, like I'll be missing the readers I want to share these experiences with.

At first my intentions were to gain the 'average' reader that is searching for the lured details and the language provided by those instances.

That was until an agent peeked at some of my unfinished work. I asked her to define 'my' genre since it could have gone many directions. She said, "Christian." I was so shocked that I laughed. I laughed with friends too. We all agreed that she must not have read it right or maybe just skimmed through it.

I asked her again. She explained that my story is of a girl that grew into a wonderful woman, despite all of the trials and tribulations she'd endured.

I can't wait to get my copy too.

Sugaree

I got my copy this weekend ! So far, so good!
Dotsie: Thanks for recommending it. Now it's part of my daily reading routine !!!

I've read only a few chapters, but I already know I want to recommend it to some of my friends!

Songbird, so glad you're enjoying it. Lots of great advice. I've found everything written by the Herman's (either one or both) to be top-notch, chock-full of advice and inspiration. HOw do they run a huge agency and find time to write and parent thier children?

Thank you, Dotsie for the book recommendation. Will check it out this week!

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Hope you like it and that it helps with your writing..

Checked out your site and was more than a little impressed. I may try my hand at an article. I feel my returned site to be somewhat of a miracle.....

Friends: let me tell you that Toni's article is neat and, yes... inspiring too! I read it a while ago, but have returned to it recently. Toni, keep up the good work!

Thank you Chatty and Songbird! So sweet of you to check out my site. Please feel free to enter our monthly contest and check out our Links page and other interesting pages....

I, too, will be checking out your sites and articles. Both of you do such interesting work!

See you in the Forums.....