Fun survey from Bethany House. I always enjoy seeing these in my inbox. — Ty
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Hello Reader,
We at Bethany House Publishers appreciate our readers opinions about the books we publish. Occasionally, we seek your input about upcoming products.
Currently, we are conducting a survey about the cover image for an upcoming novel. For your time, we are offering a giveaway in conjunction with this survey. You will be able to choose from ten recent Bethany House novels, and there will be ten winners. Winners will be notified within two weeks.
Click here to take the survey, which should take about 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your participation, and feel free to forward this email on to your friends or link the survey on your website. The survey will be available through Monday, September 17.
Thanks for your time and your opinions. We value your feedback.
Sincerely,
Jim Hart
Internet Marketing Manager
Bethany House Publishers
Here’s another good YouTube video circulating. It’s a look at “The Trinity” by godanswers.com. Not quite the picture you may have in mind, but the subject matter was presented well. Very clever. — Ty
Every Writer Needs One Book that Jump-Starts a Writing Career. This Book Is It.
In this one-stop writing resources, Sally Stuart will tell you how to:
•Find the publisher you want
•Write a professional query letter or book proposal
•Approach and work with editors
•Decipher copyright and tax laws
•Negotiate contracts
•Manage the writing life
•Set up a home office
•Develop your book and article ideas
With practical tips and anecdotes, technical details and legal helps, this essential compendium provides the information every writer needs to get in print and stay in print. Whether you are just beginning or you have been published for years and want to polish up on a few fine points, this is your guide to publishing success.
To learn more about Camy’s Story Sensei Services, click here.
We have a great bible study going on this fall. Check it out below.
BIBLE STUDY DESCRIPTION
Is your life slowly starting to unravel around you? Perhaps you’re in a difficult marriage, have a wayward child or, you’ve lost your job. Are you struggling with an addiction? Do you feel trapped by your circumstances and see no hope on the horizon? Put your desperation behind and learn how to become desperate for God.
Based upon the book of Ruth, this interactive, 6 week Bible study will lead you to discover genuine hope that will enable you to face any difficult situation. God wants you to become strong, firm and steadfast. Through the lives of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz, you will learn how to practically apply Biblical principles that will take you from desperation to restoration. Experience the life changing results of finding a deeper hope in Him.
To download this bible study and others, visit PWOConline.org.
I have quite a few books in this series on my shelf. Plot & Structure was the first writing craft book I read. I found it to be an excellent jump starter for brainstorming and expanding ideas. — Ty
Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell
The second book in the Write Great Fiction series, Plot & Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can’t resist. Written by award-winning thriller and suspense author James Scott Bell, this handy instruction guide provides:
Easy-to-understand techniques on every aspect of plotting and structure, from brainstorming story ideas to building scenes, and from using subplots to crafting knock-out endings
Engaging exercises, perfect for writers at any level and at any stage in their novel
Practical and encouraging guidance from one of the most respected writers publishing today
Full of diagrams, plot brainstormers, and examples from popular novels, mastering plot and structure has never been so simple.
— If you are interested in a bible study for the fall or looking for cool bible study resources, check out CookieAisle.com each Monday for a new feature.
I’ve decided on Monday’s to post either a recommended bible study or a bible study resource to the blog. Since playing around with Shelfari.com for the past month, I’ve realized I have quite a few goodies on my personal shelf. Whether you’re teaching a bible study or looking to deepen your personal study time, feel free to add these to your shelf.
Today’s featured bible study series is sure to be a hit with fellow coffee lovers!
Java with the Judges Coffee Cup Bible Studies
by Sandra Glahn
“Everybody did what was right in their own eyes.” Sound familiar? In the history of the nation of Israel, the period of the judges was not unlike today. This study is chock full of exciting drama—from Ehud the Knifer to Samson the Strong to Deborah the Leader. Their stories will inspire us to do what is right in God’s eyes, no matter what the cost. Monday through FridayBible study questions with devotional thoughts and light reading on the weekends are designed for group or individual study. Read excerpt.
Other studies in the Coffee Cup Bible Study Series:
Then join us for the ACFW booksigning on September 22nd from 1:30-2:30 at the Dallas Addison Quorum Marriott, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. Click on the picture below to see the flier. Hope you can join us!
