You’re running out of time
The deadline to enter the first chapter and synopsis/overview of your non-fiction manuscript is THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, October 31. There won’t be another non-fiction contest until 2014 (next year we’re back to fiction!) – so get those in!
You must be a platinum member to enter Page Turner ( click here to join) but otherwise, entry is free.
Why enter, you ask? Check out the prizes:
One entry will be chosen as the FaithWriters’ Page Turner Champion [...]
Have you ever had someone post a comment on one of your regular FaithWriters articles that you wished you could delete? Maybe a repeat of a comment they’d already given? Something impolite?
Well, now you can!
Simply be sure you are logged in at FaithWriters, and if you go to any of your regular articles (not challenge posts – at least not yet ), you will see the option to delete a comment. Just click on it, and it’s gone. [...]
Top Ten Mistakes New Writers Make
BACKSTORY DUMPS
By Suzanne Hartmann
(Part of the Top Ten Mistakes New Writers Make series)
Definition: large chunks of information about events that take place before the novel begins, often history about the main character.
Example: The main character was a victim of theft six months ago and she thinks her ex-fiancé did it. A backstory dump would drop in all of the information on when it happened, what was missing, and why [...]
If you missed the gold and platinum winners, check out last Wednesday’s post.
In addition to the writing assignments that were prizes for gold and platinum members, there was one other prize from this contest – and congratulations to JANNA KELLY who wins a Free One-Year Gold Membership!
Watch for the next blogging contest some time in the future – for more information, check the blogging contest forum on the FaithWriters boards.
And the winning silver entry??
One Thing Makes Us Different
By [...]
Congratulations to the winners of the “Dying for Water” writing/blogging contest! First place receives two writing assignments, worth $75 each, from our ministry sponsor, second place one writing assignment, and third place $25 and being added to the ministry’s approved writer list.
Folks from the Water4 Foundation read through more than two dozen entries and have chosen their favorites – thanks to ALL who participated!
And the winners (and their winning entries) are below
FIRST PLACE
JUST ONE [...]
FaithWriters has always been, and always will be, about helping Christian writers. The Writing Challenge, message boards, annual conference, blogging contests, and more all serve FaithWriters’ members to help them improve their craft.
But it is not the only focus of this site, nor, I imagine you agree, should it be.
FaithWriters has adopted Matthew 6:33 as our site verse.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
We at FaithWriters encourage [...]
A couple fairly big changes are happening at FaithWriters – changes that will help ALL members improve their writing and get it out to a wider audience.
WRITING CHALLENGE
First, the Writing Challenge, one of the most loved aspects of FaithWriters. Currently, only paying members of FaithWriters (gold and platinum members) are able to enter the challenge. Well, no more. Starting with the next challenge quarter, which begins October 4, Silver members will be able to enter the first topic of each [...]
Do you have a non-fiction manuscript in your actual or virtual desk drawer, just waiting to see the light of day? Have a super idea for a self-help book, a memoir, or other non-fiction manuscript?
Have we got the contest for you!
Seven weeks from today, entries will close in the sixth annual Page Turner contest – a first chapter contest sponsored by FaithWriters, Finesse Writing and Editing Service, and Breath of Fresh Air Press. This year, the contest is for non-fiction [...]
Oops – I put the wrong date on the post from earlier this morning.
The correct date for the 2013 FaithWriters Conference is Friday and Saturday, JUNE 28 and 29, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. Check out the other post for more details.
Yup, I’m human
The "giggling girls" from 2011 (photo by Lynda Schab)
As someone who has attended each and every FaithWriters conference the organization has had thus far, I can personally attest to how fun, informative, and wonderful they are. It’s like a family reunion – without the annoying aunts and bratty cousins.
Up until now, all the conferences have been held in the Detroit, Michigan area in August – but that is about to change. After a conference hiatus this past summer (and [...]
