Archive for September, 2007

Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript

FOR WRITERSon September 3rd, 2007No Comments

I’ve spent quite a bit of time exploring Shelfari.com over the past month. I’m still adding books to My Shelf and I must say it has been a great exercise. Sometimes I spend so much time collecting books, I forget what I have. Over the next few months, I will feature a book on the craft of writing. — Ty

This week…

Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript
by Cynthia Laufenberg

Revised and with dozens of new examples, this edition of Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript builds upon the success of the original–providing the comprehensive information every writer needs to prepare stand-out submissions–while also adding new information on specific genres, electronic submissions, and more.

Readers will find an expanded selection of sample manuscripts, query letters, proposals, cover letters, outlines, synopses and more–all featuring callouts that clearly identify and explain critical elements.

From specific fiction genres to nonfiction books to pictures books and poetry, this comprehensive guide provides crucial information for any writer hoping to be published.

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BIBLE STUDY | Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible

Bible Studyon September 3rd, 2007No Comments

She’s back! That’s Liz Curtis Higgs, the author of the popular Bad Girls of the Bible series. If you’re looking for a bible study for the fall, check out the latest addition to this series.

Slightly Bad Girls of the BibleSlightly Bad Girls of the Bible
by Liz Curtis Higgs

Sarah mistreated her maidservant. Hagar despised her mistress. Rebekah manipulated her son. Leah claimed her sister’s husband. And Rachel envied her fertile sister.

Wait a minute. Aren’t they the Good Girls of the Bible?

You bet. They’re also decidedly human. Like the famous men in their lives–Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob–these five women from Genesis often stubbed their toes along the rocky path of righteousness. They were far from evil, but hardly perfect; mostly good, yet slightly bad. In other words, these ancient sisters look a lot like us. read more