FOR WRITERS•
on January 30th, 2009•
The most valuable resource a writer can have on their bookshelf, in this case a writer who wants to write for the Christian market, is Sally Stuart’s Christian Writer’s Market Guide. She publishes this guide annually.
The Resource Guide to Getting Published
For 24 years running, the Christian Writers’ Market Guide has remained the most comprehensive, complete, essential, and highly-recommended resource for beginning and veteran Christian writers, agents, editors, publishers, publicists, and those teaching writing classes.
This year’s guide is even handier with a CD-Rom included that features the full text of the book for easy searches of topics, publishers, and markets, as well as 100 pages of exclusive content including indexes and writing resource listings.
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Articles by Tyora Moody•
on January 28th, 2009•
Family Literacy in the Digital Age
by Tyora Moody
Originally written for SORMAG Blog
Books. From the time I was four years old, I can remember being enchanted with books. My mom gifted me with a membership in the I Can Read Book Club. I don’t remember how often the books were shipped, but I do remember reading them over and over again until I received a new shipment. The day I received a library card, you would have thought I struck gold. It’s a good thing the library was within walking distance, because I would carry stacks of books home and then pour over them for days, especially during the summer vacations. I’ve always had a thirst for knowledge and adventure. You can find those two things and much more in a book. read more
Story Structure: Beginnings
by Tyora Moody
Originally written for Urban Christian Fiction Today.
In The Beginning …
Anyone familiar with the first chapter of the first book in the Bible, Genesis, will recall these three words. While simple, the words in one breath, dramatically draw the reader’s attention into a powerful event. With further reading, God is center stage and He “speaks” the world into existence. As a writer, it should be noted the power of words, and especially the awesome task of writing the beginning or if you want to think in theatrical terms, Act I. read more
Bible Study•
on January 5th, 2009•
I posted last week about looking for a reading plan. I found one that I’ve been enjoying. The chronological listing is what attracted me to the plan. In the first few days, the plan takes you through readings in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Normally, I would skim over these genealogy listings, but I’m really taking my time to read and connect them. Here is a description of the reading plan:
“The One Year Chronological Bible reading plan contains the entire text of the bible arranged in the order the events actually occurred. This unique viewpoint allows you to read the whole Bible as a single story and to see the unfolding of God’s plan in history.”
You can download the one above or the One Year Bible plan at:
http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com
By the way, if you want a really fresh and different reading experience, I want to encourage you to check out Havah: The Story of Eve by Tosca Lee. I will posting a full review soon, but I really like how Tosca ties in her fictional account of Eve to scripture. By far this novel is going to be one of my top reads for 2009.
Since I’m currently reading the book of Genesis and Havah, I decided I’m going to post some of my women in the bible studies. Be on the lookout for Eve, The First Woman this coming Sunday.
Devotions•
on January 4th, 2009•
From time to time, I like to read my older journals and writings. I had several devotions and bible studies online before I switched over to this new blog format. My goal last summer was to re-publish them, but I got off track. That’s not hard for me to do. LOL!
Earlier today, I talked to a dear friend and mentor. She brought up my blog. I want to thank her for reminding me, I really need to get back to writing. Now with the new year in swing, there are some writing projects “speaking” to me that I must pursue. I plan to post a devotion or a bible study from my “classic” collection each Sunday. This devotion was originally written in 2000, but has been modified a bit. Enjoy!
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Fiction, REVIEWS•
on January 1st, 2009•
I’m still catching up on book reviews from 2008. Here’s one I read awhile ago.
Too Little, Too Late
by Victoria Christopher Murray
Jasmin Larson Bush is back. Fans of Victoria Christopher’s Murray groundbreaking Temptation, may recall Jasmin’s havoc on one marriage. The consequences of her sin from the novel A Sin and a Shame are still wreaking havoc in Too Little, Too Late. Jasmin is determined to protect her marriage to Minister Hosea Bush and keep her daughter’s real father from ever finding out the truth. Life is going along pretty good. Then, the unexpected happens.
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The Resource Guide to Getting Published
