Saturday, January 30, 2010
CASTRO VALLEY CHRISTIAN WRITERS, FEBRUARY 20-21
The Castro Valley Annual Christian Writers' Conference will be held February 19-20 at the Redwood Chapel Community Church, 19300 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley CA 94546. David Meurer is featured speaker. For details see their Website: www.christianwriter.org, or call Jon Drury at 510-886-6300.
QUAD-CITIES WRITERS CONFERENCE APRIL 9-10
The Quad-Cities Christian Writers Conference will be held April 9-10 in Eldridge, Iowa. Learn the craft. Hone your skills. Impact the world with your words. Details on their Website: www.qccwc.com. If you have questions, contact Twila Belk, director, at Twila@gottatellsomebody.com, or call 563-332-1622.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
FREE ALTERNATIVE TO SELF-PUBLISHING
Launch Christian Publishing Community on authonomy.com, HarperCollins' Unique Website
Authors of unsolicited manuscripts will no longer see their work returned to them with a "Thanks-but-no-thanks" letter from Christian publishers like Zondervan and Baker Publishing Group. Instead, they will receive a letter or email encouraging them to post their manuscripts, free-of-charge, on authonomy.com/Christian.
"authonomy.com allows authors to quickly get valuable feedback from consumers on the relevance of their work and gain traction in the market without giving up any of their publishing rights," said Steve Sammons, Zondervan's executive vice president of Consumer Engagement. "It takes only five quick steps to get a manuscript on the authonomy.com site, and you start getting feedback on your manuscript quickly without the usual weeks or months of waiting and hoping."
authonomy.com is a unique free online service that connects readers, writers and publishing professionals. It invites authors to post their manuscripts for visitors to read online. Authors create their own personal page on the site to host their project. Visitors to the site can and will comment on these submissions -- and they personally recommend their favorites to the community. authonomy.com counts the number of recommendations each book receives, and uses it to rank the books on the site. It also spots which visitors consistently recommend the best books -- and uses that info to rank the most influential trend spotters.
"We believe the strength of authonomy.com is that it allows authors, free-of-charge, the ability to get honest feedback from readers, editors and agents as to the relevance and quality of their work," said Dwight Baker, president of Baker Publishing Group. "That is why we feel the combination of features offered by authonomy.com will provide authors the largest audience, exposure and best potential entrée into the world of publishing."
Not only will Zondervan and Baker promote the authonomy.com site to agents and other Christian publishers, their editors, as part of their editorial review process will track and review those books in the Christian section of authonomy.com that have the highest rankings and provide feedback to the authors.
authonomy.com was created as a better way to access the best new work out there based on real customer input. Thousands of manuscripts come through publishers' door every year and authonomy.com is a great tool for improving an author's work and increasing his or her chances to be discovered by avid readers, editors and agents.
authonomy.com completely levels the playing field for a profession that heretofore was dependant on who- you-know or who-you-are. For the authors, the best part is that it is not just Baker and Zondervan looking for promising books; the site is open to other publishing houses and agents. Zondervan or Baker won't ask for a 'first option' to publish or take away any of rights of ownership, and the author can continue to submit to publishers and agents by other methods.
To learn more visit the authonomy.com website at: www.authonomy.com/Christian.
Authors of unsolicited manuscripts will no longer see their work returned to them with a "Thanks-but-no-thanks" letter from Christian publishers like Zondervan and Baker Publishing Group. Instead, they will receive a letter or email encouraging them to post their manuscripts, free-of-charge, on authonomy.com/Christian.
"authonomy.com allows authors to quickly get valuable feedback from consumers on the relevance of their work and gain traction in the market without giving up any of their publishing rights," said Steve Sammons, Zondervan's executive vice president of Consumer Engagement. "It takes only five quick steps to get a manuscript on the authonomy.com site, and you start getting feedback on your manuscript quickly without the usual weeks or months of waiting and hoping."
authonomy.com is a unique free online service that connects readers, writers and publishing professionals. It invites authors to post their manuscripts for visitors to read online. Authors create their own personal page on the site to host their project. Visitors to the site can and will comment on these submissions -- and they personally recommend their favorites to the community. authonomy.com counts the number of recommendations each book receives, and uses it to rank the books on the site. It also spots which visitors consistently recommend the best books -- and uses that info to rank the most influential trend spotters.
"We believe the strength of authonomy.com is that it allows authors, free-of-charge, the ability to get honest feedback from readers, editors and agents as to the relevance and quality of their work," said Dwight Baker, president of Baker Publishing Group. "That is why we feel the combination of features offered by authonomy.com will provide authors the largest audience, exposure and best potential entrée into the world of publishing."
Not only will Zondervan and Baker promote the authonomy.com site to agents and other Christian publishers, their editors, as part of their editorial review process will track and review those books in the Christian section of authonomy.com that have the highest rankings and provide feedback to the authors.
authonomy.com was created as a better way to access the best new work out there based on real customer input. Thousands of manuscripts come through publishers' door every year and authonomy.com is a great tool for improving an author's work and increasing his or her chances to be discovered by avid readers, editors and agents.
authonomy.com completely levels the playing field for a profession that heretofore was dependant on who- you-know or who-you-are. For the authors, the best part is that it is not just Baker and Zondervan looking for promising books; the site is open to other publishing houses and agents. Zondervan or Baker won't ask for a 'first option' to publish or take away any of rights of ownership, and the author can continue to submit to publishers and agents by other methods.
To learn more visit the authonomy.com website at: www.authonomy.com/Christian.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
EPA CONVENTION 2010
The Evangelical Press Association (EPA) Convention will be held in Dallas, Texas, May 5-7, 2010. This is an annual convertion when all the periodical editors come together. They have speakers and workshops and it is open to writers. A good opportunity to meet editors and check out new publications. For details, go to their Website at: www.epassoc.org.
COPYRIGHT INFO FOR ONLINE-ONLY WORKS
Copyright Office Adopts Interim Regulation on Mandatory Deposit Governing Certain Works Published Only Online
The Copyright Office is adopting an interim regulation governing mandatory deposit of electronic works published in the United States and available only online. The regulation establishes that online-only works (those without a physical version) are exempt from mandatory deposit until a demand for deposit of copies or phonorecords of such works is issued by the Copyright Office. It also states that categories of online-only works subject to demand will first be identified in the regulations, and it names electronic serials as the first category for which demands will issue. In addition, the regulation sets forth the process for issuing and responding to a demand for deposit, amends the definition of a “complete copy” of a work for purposes of mandatory deposit of online-only works, and establishes best edition criteria for electronic serials available only online. This interim regulation is effective on February 24, 2010. Further comment on its implementation will be sought later in 2010.
For further information, go to the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov.
The Copyright Office is adopting an interim regulation governing mandatory deposit of electronic works published in the United States and available only online. The regulation establishes that online-only works (those without a physical version) are exempt from mandatory deposit until a demand for deposit of copies or phonorecords of such works is issued by the Copyright Office. It also states that categories of online-only works subject to demand will first be identified in the regulations, and it names electronic serials as the first category for which demands will issue. In addition, the regulation sets forth the process for issuing and responding to a demand for deposit, amends the definition of a “complete copy” of a work for purposes of mandatory deposit of online-only works, and establishes best edition criteria for electronic serials available only online. This interim regulation is effective on February 24, 2010. Further comment on its implementation will be sought later in 2010.
For further information, go to the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov.
HIGHLIGHTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Once upon a time . . .
As children’s writers (or illustrators) that line probably sends your mind on a journey—a journey toward a new story. Before you rush off to get something down on paper, let me share more of this story.
Once upon a time I was a wife and mom and would-be children’s writer living in the Pacific Northwest. Every year, I sent off a request for a report on the previous summer’s Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua. Every year I poured over the excerpts from workshops taught by such icons as Jerry Spinelli and Patricia Lee Gauch. I looked at photos of faculty members interacting with participants: chatting on benches, eating ice-cream cones, strolling down brick-cobbled paths. I can’t tell you how many times I imagined myself at Chautauqua or how much I longed to go there and learn what I needed to know to reach my goals as a children’s writer.
What I can tell you is this—I never went, at least not as a student. Why not? Because I thought I couldn’t afford to go. You see, somehow I missed one essential bit of information: the Highlights Foundation offers scholarships!
There’s no doubt I would have met the criteria:
1. You must have a serious interest in writing for children.
2. You must have an established financial need.
If you’ve read this far in the e-mail, I’m confident that you’re serious about writing for children. If you long to attend Chautauqua as much as I did, it’s likely that financial concerns have stopped you. Now you know—they don’t have to.
It took me two master’s degrees and eight years of editorial experience to finally get to Chautauqua, but I’ve been blessed to serve on the faculty for seven years. If I’d known back then what I know today, I wouldn’t have wasted a moment getting my scholarship application in the mail. Now that you know, don’t wait. Make 2010 the year you go after your dream of writing (or illustrating) for children. Be sure to say hello when you get to Chautauqua. I’ll be looking forward to meeting you there!
Sincerely,
Kim T. Griswell
Senior Editor
It’s easy to apply! Just contact Jo Lloyd at 570-253-1192 or e-mail jalloyd@highlightsfoundation.org.
As children’s writers (or illustrators) that line probably sends your mind on a journey—a journey toward a new story. Before you rush off to get something down on paper, let me share more of this story.
Once upon a time I was a wife and mom and would-be children’s writer living in the Pacific Northwest. Every year, I sent off a request for a report on the previous summer’s Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua. Every year I poured over the excerpts from workshops taught by such icons as Jerry Spinelli and Patricia Lee Gauch. I looked at photos of faculty members interacting with participants: chatting on benches, eating ice-cream cones, strolling down brick-cobbled paths. I can’t tell you how many times I imagined myself at Chautauqua or how much I longed to go there and learn what I needed to know to reach my goals as a children’s writer.
What I can tell you is this—I never went, at least not as a student. Why not? Because I thought I couldn’t afford to go. You see, somehow I missed one essential bit of information: the Highlights Foundation offers scholarships!
There’s no doubt I would have met the criteria:
1. You must have a serious interest in writing for children.
2. You must have an established financial need.
If you’ve read this far in the e-mail, I’m confident that you’re serious about writing for children. If you long to attend Chautauqua as much as I did, it’s likely that financial concerns have stopped you. Now you know—they don’t have to.
It took me two master’s degrees and eight years of editorial experience to finally get to Chautauqua, but I’ve been blessed to serve on the faculty for seven years. If I’d known back then what I know today, I wouldn’t have wasted a moment getting my scholarship application in the mail. Now that you know, don’t wait. Make 2010 the year you go after your dream of writing (or illustrating) for children. Be sure to say hello when you get to Chautauqua. I’ll be looking forward to meeting you there!
Sincerely,
Kim T. Griswell
Senior Editor
It’s easy to apply! Just contact Jo Lloyd at 570-253-1192 or e-mail jalloyd@highlightsfoundation.org.
Monday, January 25, 2010
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - CHRISTIAN
For week of January 24
The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #6 on the paperback advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #7 on the paperback trade fiction list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #11 on the paperback advice list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #12 on the paperback nonfiction list.
I Can Do This Diet by Don Colbert (Strang/Siloam) is #12 on the harcover advice, how-to, misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #13 on the hardcover advice, how-to, misc. list
90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell) is #16 on paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #24 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #5 on the paperback advice list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #6 on the paperback advice list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #7 on the paperback trade fiction list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #11 on the paperback advice list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #12 on the paperback nonfiction list.
I Can Do This Diet by Don Colbert (Strang/Siloam) is #12 on the harcover advice, how-to, misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #13 on the hardcover advice, how-to, misc. list
90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell) is #16 on paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #24 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Friday, January 22, 2010
CHRISTIANITY TODAY BOOK AWARDS
For two decades, the annual Christianity Today Book Awards have recognized outstanding volumes that shed light on people, events, and ideas that shape evangelical life, thought, and mission. This year, our judging process began with 472 titles submitted by 72 publishers. CT editors selected finalists in each category, and then our expert judges sorted out the best of the bunch from 2009. Here are the 12 winners (including two ties) and 11 notables that best shed light on the people, events, and ideas that shape evangelical life, thought, and mission.
An online link to the awards--including judges' comments and other resources--will be posted on January 22 at www.christianitytoday.com/go/bookawards.
Christianity Today, the world's leading religious current-issues publication covering the people, events, and ideas that shape the evangelical movement, was founded by Billy Graham in 1956.
Christianity Today International is a not-for-profit ministry.
The 2010 Christianity Today Book Awards
Apologetics/Evangelism
GOD IS GREAT, GOD IS GOOD: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable and Responsible
William Lane Craig and Chad Meister, Editors (InterVarsity)
Biblical Studies
SIN: A History
Gary A. Anderson (Yale University Press)
Christianity and Culture
SOULS IN TRANSITION: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults
Christian Smith with Patricia Snell (Oxford University Press)
Christian Living
I TOLD ME SO: Self-Deception and the Christian Life
Gregg A. Ten Elshof (Eerdmans)
The Church/Pastoral Leadership (tie)
DEEP CHURCH: A Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional
Jim Belcher (InterVarsity)
WHY WE LOVE THE CHURCH: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion
Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck (Moody)
Fiction
NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND
Fyodor Dostoevsky; Boris Jakim, translator (Eerdmans)
History/Biography
PREDESTINATION: The American Career of a Contentious Doctrine
Peter J. Thuesen (Oxford University Press)
Missions/Global Affairs
THE NEW SHAPE OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith
Mark A. Noll (InterVarsity Academic)
Spirituality
LONGING FOR GOD: Seven Paths of Christian Devotion
Richard J. Foster and Gayle D. Beebe (InterVarsity)
Theology/Ethics (tie)
DESIRING THE KINGDOM: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation
James K. A. Smith (Baker Academic)
THE GOD I DON'T UNDERSTAND: Reflections on Tough Questions of Faith
Christopher J. H. Wright (Zondervan)
The 2010 CT Awards of Merit
Apologetics/Evangelism
FAITH AT THE EDGE: A Book for Doubters
Robert N. Wennberg (Eerdmans)
Biblical Studies
THE NEW INTERNATIONAL COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT: The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians
Gordon D. Fee (Eerdmans)
Christianity and Culture
AMERICAN BABYLON: Notes of a Christian Exile
Richard John Neuhaus (Basic)
Christian Living
SINGLED OUT: Why Celibacy Must Be Reinvented in Today's Church
Christine A. Colón and Bonnie E. Field (Brazos)
The Church/Pastoral Leadership
THE MONKEY AND THE FISH: Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church
Dave Gibbons (Zondervan)
Fiction
ANGEL TIME
Anne Rice (Knopf)
History/Biography
THE SISTERS OF SINAI: How Two Lady Adventurers Discovered the Hidden Gospels
Janet Soskice (Knopf)
Missions/Global Affairs (tie)
THE HOLE IN OUR GOSPEL: What Does God Expect of Us?
Richard Stearns (Thomas Nelson)
THE WORLD MISSIONARY CONFERENCE,
EDINBURGH 1910
Brian Stanley (Eerdmans)
Spirituality
THE END OF SUFFERING: Finding Purpose in Pain
Scott Cairns (Paraclete)
Theology/Ethics
KNOWING CHRIST TODAY: Why We Can Trust
Spiritual Knowledge
Dallas Willard (HarperOne)
An online link to the awards--including judges' comments and other resources--will be posted on January 22 at www.christianitytoday.com/go/bookawards.
Christianity Today, the world's leading religious current-issues publication covering the people, events, and ideas that shape the evangelical movement, was founded by Billy Graham in 1956.
Christianity Today International is a not-for-profit ministry.
The 2010 Christianity Today Book Awards
Apologetics/Evangelism
GOD IS GREAT, GOD IS GOOD: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable and Responsible
William Lane Craig and Chad Meister, Editors (InterVarsity)
Biblical Studies
SIN: A History
Gary A. Anderson (Yale University Press)
Christianity and Culture
SOULS IN TRANSITION: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults
Christian Smith with Patricia Snell (Oxford University Press)
Christian Living
I TOLD ME SO: Self-Deception and the Christian Life
Gregg A. Ten Elshof (Eerdmans)
The Church/Pastoral Leadership (tie)
DEEP CHURCH: A Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional
Jim Belcher (InterVarsity)
WHY WE LOVE THE CHURCH: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion
Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck (Moody)
Fiction
NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND
Fyodor Dostoevsky; Boris Jakim, translator (Eerdmans)
History/Biography
PREDESTINATION: The American Career of a Contentious Doctrine
Peter J. Thuesen (Oxford University Press)
Missions/Global Affairs
THE NEW SHAPE OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith
Mark A. Noll (InterVarsity Academic)
Spirituality
LONGING FOR GOD: Seven Paths of Christian Devotion
Richard J. Foster and Gayle D. Beebe (InterVarsity)
Theology/Ethics (tie)
DESIRING THE KINGDOM: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation
James K. A. Smith (Baker Academic)
THE GOD I DON'T UNDERSTAND: Reflections on Tough Questions of Faith
Christopher J. H. Wright (Zondervan)
The 2010 CT Awards of Merit
Apologetics/Evangelism
FAITH AT THE EDGE: A Book for Doubters
Robert N. Wennberg (Eerdmans)
Biblical Studies
THE NEW INTERNATIONAL COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT: The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians
Gordon D. Fee (Eerdmans)
Christianity and Culture
AMERICAN BABYLON: Notes of a Christian Exile
Richard John Neuhaus (Basic)
Christian Living
SINGLED OUT: Why Celibacy Must Be Reinvented in Today's Church
Christine A. Colón and Bonnie E. Field (Brazos)
The Church/Pastoral Leadership
THE MONKEY AND THE FISH: Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church
Dave Gibbons (Zondervan)
Fiction
ANGEL TIME
Anne Rice (Knopf)
History/Biography
THE SISTERS OF SINAI: How Two Lady Adventurers Discovered the Hidden Gospels
Janet Soskice (Knopf)
Missions/Global Affairs (tie)
THE HOLE IN OUR GOSPEL: What Does God Expect of Us?
Richard Stearns (Thomas Nelson)
THE WORLD MISSIONARY CONFERENCE,
EDINBURGH 1910
Brian Stanley (Eerdmans)
Spirituality
THE END OF SUFFERING: Finding Purpose in Pain
Scott Cairns (Paraclete)
Theology/Ethics
KNOWING CHRIST TODAY: Why We Can Trust
Spiritual Knowledge
Dallas Willard (HarperOne)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
EDITOR CHANGE AT COOK PARTNERS
Kim Pettit has left her position as managing editor at Cook Partners after 10 years with the company. Not sure if she has been replaced or not. If you need to follow up on editorial activity with Kim, you can contact her assistant at Marie.Chavez@davidcook.org. Page 410
MARLENE BAGNULL HAS NEW ADDRESS
Marlene Bagnull--who directs two writers' conferences--has a new address. The two conferences are the Colorado Christian Writers' Conference (May 12-15; and the Greater Philly Christian Writers' Conference (August 12-14).New address: 951 Anders Rd., Lansdale PA 19446; 484-991-8581; cell 610-209-2623.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
BAKER ACADEMIC LOSES EDITOR
Baker Publishing Group mourns the loss of a colleague and friend, Jeffery A. Wittung. Jeff, one of Baker’s academic editors, was injured in a car accident on his way to work Jan. 6, 2010. He passed away the evening of Jan. 10. He leaves behind a wife, Marne, and two daughters: Ana (5) and Kate (1).
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
TIME IS RUNNING OUT...
But you can still sign up a loved one, or yourself, for the Christian Writers Guild’s Writing for the Soul conference in Denver in February, which I believe will be our best ever.
Keynote speakers include mega bestselling pastor/writer Max Lucado, multi-Gold Medallion award winning nonfiction writer Philip Yancey, Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer, and the always hilarious and moving Kendra Smiley.
We pack the days full of the best workshops and classes, along with private appointments with agents and editors, and cap off each evening with great speakers, thrilling music, and inspiration.
All this happens at the conveniently located Grand Hyatt in Denver, February 18-21. Find all the details at www.ChristianWritersGuild.com
and thrill the socks off your favorite writer.
Jerry B. Jenkins
Owner | CHRISTIAN WRITERS GUILD
Keynote speakers include mega bestselling pastor/writer Max Lucado, multi-Gold Medallion award winning nonfiction writer Philip Yancey, Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer, and the always hilarious and moving Kendra Smiley.
We pack the days full of the best workshops and classes, along with private appointments with agents and editors, and cap off each evening with great speakers, thrilling music, and inspiration.
All this happens at the conveniently located Grand Hyatt in Denver, February 18-21. Find all the details at www.ChristianWritersGuild.com
and thrill the socks off your favorite writer.
Jerry B. Jenkins
Owner | CHRISTIAN WRITERS GUILD
2010 CHRISTIAN WRITING CONTEST
2010 Christian Writing Contest Promotes Evangelizing through Story
Athanatos Christian Ministry's 2010 Christian writing contest is taking applications through February 15th. This is the second of their annual contest and with the addition of a poetry category is set to disburse more than $2,000 in awards, plus publishing the winners in an anthology. Every entrant receives a copy of the anthology for the price of their entry as part of ACM's effort to spur writers on to excellence.
The website for entering and more information is www.christianwritingcontest.com.
Athanatos Christian Ministry is an apologetics organization with a unique emphasis. Rather than only defending the faith through conventional arguments about philosophy, theology, and evidence, ACM understands the role of 'soft' apologetics in touching the human heart.
"Many intellectual objections at bottom are emotional objections," Executive Director Anthony Horvath explains, "but that isn't to say that just because they are emotional they are meritless. For example, Christians are the first to feel sick to their stomachs about the idea that so many people will perish eternally. Like Job, it is easy to say that it is better to have never been born. There are intellectual responses to this but those of us who are parents have already confronted such realities: we have children, knowing for certain that grief and suffering awaits either us or our children on account of the reality of death. We do not conclude there is no point in having children. We see instead that the joy of having them outweighs someone's inevitable sorrow. So, in apologetics we can tap into these experiences that most of us have gone through to help overcome our intellectual objections."
To that end, ACM pursues other avenues to defend the Gospel, like for example through the arts, and literature in particular.
"It is a simple reality that we resonate with a good story and that we are willing to consider new ideas in the course of receiving that story. A Christian author doesn't even have to explicitly present the Gospel in order to advance aspects of the Christian world view or tackle objections," Horvath says.
ACM's 2010 Christian writing contest is accepting entries through February 15th and will announce this year's winners in April. There is a category for high school students, another for those 19 and up, and a newly added one for poetry.
Athanatos Christian Ministry's 2010 Christian writing contest is taking applications through February 15th. This is the second of their annual contest and with the addition of a poetry category is set to disburse more than $2,000 in awards, plus publishing the winners in an anthology. Every entrant receives a copy of the anthology for the price of their entry as part of ACM's effort to spur writers on to excellence.
The website for entering and more information is www.christianwritingcontest.com.
Athanatos Christian Ministry is an apologetics organization with a unique emphasis. Rather than only defending the faith through conventional arguments about philosophy, theology, and evidence, ACM understands the role of 'soft' apologetics in touching the human heart.
"Many intellectual objections at bottom are emotional objections," Executive Director Anthony Horvath explains, "but that isn't to say that just because they are emotional they are meritless. For example, Christians are the first to feel sick to their stomachs about the idea that so many people will perish eternally. Like Job, it is easy to say that it is better to have never been born. There are intellectual responses to this but those of us who are parents have already confronted such realities: we have children, knowing for certain that grief and suffering awaits either us or our children on account of the reality of death. We do not conclude there is no point in having children. We see instead that the joy of having them outweighs someone's inevitable sorrow. So, in apologetics we can tap into these experiences that most of us have gone through to help overcome our intellectual objections."
To that end, ACM pursues other avenues to defend the Gospel, like for example through the arts, and literature in particular.
"It is a simple reality that we resonate with a good story and that we are willing to consider new ideas in the course of receiving that story. A Christian author doesn't even have to explicitly present the Gospel in order to advance aspects of the Christian world view or tackle objections," Horvath says.
ACM's 2010 Christian writing contest is accepting entries through February 15th and will announce this year's winners in April. There is a category for high school students, another for those 19 and up, and a newly added one for poetry.
Monday, January 18, 2010
JANUARY 20 TELESEMINAR
Scottsdale, AZ, January 16, 2010: Marketing Expert Sally E. Stuart will answer your questions in a free live 70-minute telewebcast on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 4 p.m.. PST or 7 p.m. EST. Host Terry Whalin will use the questions from various participants to grill Stuart about the publication of the 25th Edition of the Christian Writers’ Market Guide (Tyndale House Publishers). Anyone can ask a question at: www.asksallystuart.com and register for the free teleseminar.
The author of more than thirty-seven books, Sally E. Stuart has sold more than one thousand articles and columns. Because of her long-term involvement with the Christian Writers Market Guide and her marketing columns for the Christian Communicator, Oregon Christian Writers and The Advanced Christian Writer Sally is a sought-after speaker and the leading authority on Christian markets and the business of writing. Each person who registers for the teleseminar at: www.asksallystuart.com will receive a free 23-page chapter from Stuart’s book, Getting Published about the business of writing books covering topics like how to find an agent and what happens if your book goes out of print or your publisher goes out of business.
Don’t have time to listen during the workday? The event will be recorded and every registrant will receive access to the replay links which can be downloaded to a computer or iPod.
The author of more than thirty-seven books, Sally E. Stuart has sold more than one thousand articles and columns. Because of her long-term involvement with the Christian Writers Market Guide and her marketing columns for the Christian Communicator, Oregon Christian Writers and The Advanced Christian Writer Sally is a sought-after speaker and the leading authority on Christian markets and the business of writing. Each person who registers for the teleseminar at: www.asksallystuart.com will receive a free 23-page chapter from Stuart’s book, Getting Published about the business of writing books covering topics like how to find an agent and what happens if your book goes out of print or your publisher goes out of business.
Don’t have time to listen during the workday? The event will be recorded and every registrant will receive access to the replay links which can be downloaded to a computer or iPod.
MARKET CHANGES
* DisciplesWorld is ceasing publication after one final edition. page 325.
* Under Groups with no state location, go to Christian Writers Group Intl.: Delete the line that says "To join, send a blank e-mail..." and leave the reference to signing up at their Website only. Page 504.
* Apparently Young Salvationist has changed their policy and no longer prints fiction. Page 431.
* Under Groups with no state location, go to Christian Writers Group Intl.: Delete the line that says "To join, send a blank e-mail..." and leave the reference to signing up at their Website only. Page 504.
* Apparently Young Salvationist has changed their policy and no longer prints fiction. Page 431.
WEBINAR ON FICTION
Jerry Jenkins says:
I first heard Dr. Dennis Hensley speak more than 30 years ago, and I still remember what he said. That’s why he’s spoken at nearly every Christian Writers Guild event and why he was one of the first I asked to join our editorial board.
He runs the professional writing program at Taylor University, which I consider the best available. Dianna and I personally support the program with scholarships and in other tangible ways.
Doc Hensley is hosting our next CWG Webinar, January 21, 2010, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time).
I’m on vacation in Hawaii, but I’ll be listening in. Trust me, it’ll be worth every penny.
Join us for a Webinar on January 21. Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/225315610
Readers need a sense of place and time when they read fiction, but too often writers do a poor job of establishing either. In this session, Dr. Hensley will explain how to make your scene descriptions vivid by understanding the cultural elements of an area, regional concepts and visual aspects and how architecture, clothing, landscape, and styles of dress can convey a character's background and behaviors. This session will be enlightening to fiction writers of all genres.
Title:
Infusing Mood, History, Culture, and Geography into the Setting of Your Fiction
Date:
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST
I first heard Dr. Dennis Hensley speak more than 30 years ago, and I still remember what he said. That’s why he’s spoken at nearly every Christian Writers Guild event and why he was one of the first I asked to join our editorial board.
He runs the professional writing program at Taylor University, which I consider the best available. Dianna and I personally support the program with scholarships and in other tangible ways.
Doc Hensley is hosting our next CWG Webinar, January 21, 2010, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time).
I’m on vacation in Hawaii, but I’ll be listening in. Trust me, it’ll be worth every penny.
Join us for a Webinar on January 21. Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/225315610
Readers need a sense of place and time when they read fiction, but too often writers do a poor job of establishing either. In this session, Dr. Hensley will explain how to make your scene descriptions vivid by understanding the cultural elements of an area, regional concepts and visual aspects and how architecture, clothing, landscape, and styles of dress can convey a character's background and behaviors. This session will be enlightening to fiction writers of all genres.
Title:
Infusing Mood, History, Culture, and Geography into the Setting of Your Fiction
Date:
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST
Friday, January 15, 2010
TELESEMINAR ON CREATING BOOK TITLES
Scott Flora, Executive Director of SPAN - SMALL PUBLISHERS ASSN OF NORTH AMERICA will interview Joe Sabah on his popular topic "How to Create Book Titles That Sizzle and Sell!" A free teleseminar
Set the date on your calendar: Tuesday, January 19th 55 minutes
Time: 3pm PST, 4pm MST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST
To register for free go to http://tinyurl.com/Titles-TS
Guest speaker: Joe Sabah, One of the first members of SPAN,Founding President of the Colorado Speakers Association, now the Colorado chapter of the National Speakers Association,Past President of CIPA, Colorado Independent Publishers Assn.
Joe Sabah will be sharing with us the tips he used to title and sell
more than $357,000 worth of his book,How to Get the Job You Really Want and Get Employers to Call You. He then wrote the book and sells the system for How to Get on Radio Talk Shows All Across America Without Leaving Your Home or Office.
BOTH WITH TITLES THAT SIZZLE AND SELL
Questions? Call 303-722-7200
Set the date on your calendar: Tuesday, January 19th 55 minutes
Time: 3pm PST, 4pm MST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST
To register for free go to http://tinyurl.com/Titles-TS
Guest speaker: Joe Sabah, One of the first members of SPAN,Founding President of the Colorado Speakers Association, now the Colorado chapter of the National Speakers Association,Past President of CIPA, Colorado Independent Publishers Assn.
Joe Sabah will be sharing with us the tips he used to title and sell
more than $357,000 worth of his book,How to Get the Job You Really Want and Get Employers to Call You. He then wrote the book and sells the system for How to Get on Radio Talk Shows All Across America Without Leaving Your Home or Office.
BOTH WITH TITLES THAT SIZZLE AND SELL
Questions? Call 303-722-7200
Monday, January 11, 2010
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF JANUARY 10
Going Rogue by Sarah Palin (Zondervan/ HarperCollins) is #2 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #5 on the paperback trade fiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #6 on the paperback advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #6 on the hardcover business list.
The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #7 on the paperback advice list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #12 on the paperback advice list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #13 on the paperback nonfiction list.
90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell) is #16 on paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #21 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Shades of Blue by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #34 on the paperback trade fiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #5 on the paperback trade fiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #6 on the paperback advice list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #6 on the hardcover business list.
The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #7 on the paperback advice list.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #12 on the paperback advice list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #13 on the paperback nonfiction list.
90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell) is #16 on paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #21 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Shades of Blue by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #34 on the paperback trade fiction list.
DAYTON BOOK EXPO MAY 1
The first Dayton Book Expo will be held May 1 at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio; 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Free to the public. Offering tables to authors where they will sell their books. March 31 is the deadline to reserve a book table. For details, contact Valerie Coleman, info@penofthewriter.com.
SALLY DOING A TELESEMINAR
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be doing a teleseminar with Terry Whalin on January 20 at 7:00 p.m., EST. You can ask a question ahead of time and hopefully I'll get a chance to answer it during the seminar. Just for signing up you'll get a copy of a chapter on selling a book from "Sally Stuart's Guide to Getting Published." Even if you can't join us for the seminar, if you sign up you'll be sent a copy of it afterwards. For details, a place to ask your question, and to sign up, go to: www.asksallystuart.com.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
ANOTHER JANUARY SEMINAR
Intermedia Publishing Group and IMPRBooks.com are proud to present:
Jumpstart Your Publishing Dream Seminars with Terry Whalin, best-selling author of 60 books.
Hosted byMarion Christian Center, Marion, OH (Near Columbus)
Register today and receive a free copy of Terry's book, “Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams”.
Saturday, January 23rd, 8:00AM-8:30AM Registration and Check-in
8:30AM-5:00PM Seminar (meals are on your own)
Marion Christian Center
1550 Richland Rd
Marion, OH 43302
This seminar is only $247; Save $50 and pay only $197 if you register by January 8th!
There are three ways you can register!
• Mail your check for $197 to Intermedia Publishing Group, PO Box 2825, Peoria, AZ 85380. (And remember, you may bring one immediate family member along with you at no additional cost. That's two for one!). Be sure and provide your mailing address and phone number.
• Or, register online, go to: http://ow.ly/TEB6
• Or, by phone at: 1-866-991-5252 Ext 2, Mon-Fri, 9-5 Mountain Time
All Credit Cards Accepted
Jumpstart Your Publishing Dream Seminars with Terry Whalin, best-selling author of 60 books.
Hosted byMarion Christian Center, Marion, OH (Near Columbus)
Register today and receive a free copy of Terry's book, “Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams”.
Saturday, January 23rd, 8:00AM-8:30AM Registration and Check-in
8:30AM-5:00PM Seminar (meals are on your own)
Marion Christian Center
1550 Richland Rd
Marion, OH 43302
This seminar is only $247; Save $50 and pay only $197 if you register by January 8th!
There are three ways you can register!
• Mail your check for $197 to Intermedia Publishing Group, PO Box 2825, Peoria, AZ 85380. (And remember, you may bring one immediate family member along with you at no additional cost. That's two for one!). Be sure and provide your mailing address and phone number.
• Or, register online, go to: http://ow.ly/TEB6
• Or, by phone at: 1-866-991-5252 Ext 2, Mon-Fri, 9-5 Mountain Time
All Credit Cards Accepted
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 CHRISTIAN WRITERS' CONFERENCES
* January 12-14: American Christian Writers Directors’ Forum; Nashville, Tennessee. Contact: Reg Forder, P.O. Box 110390, Nashville TN 37222; 1-800-21-WRITE; ACWriters@aol.com; www.ACWriters.com.
* January 22-25: New Zealand Christian Writers Conference; Narrows Park, Hamilton, New Zealand. Contact: Janet Fleming, Box 115, Kaeo 0448 New Zealand; Mjflamingos@xtra.co.nz; www.freewebs.com/nzchristianwritersguild.
* January 29-31: Word Weavers Retreat ; Lake Yale, Florida. Contact: Larry J. Leech II,911 Alameda Dr., Longwood FL 32750; 407-925-6411; leech@cfl.rr.com; www.wordweaversonline.com. No editors or agents in attendance. Offers two full scholarships.
* February 8-17: Israel Tour for Christian Writers; Israel. Contact: Reg Forder, PO Box 110390, Nashville TN 37222; 1-800-21-WRITE; ACWriters@aol.com; www.ACWriters.com.
* February 18-21: Writing for the Soul Conference; Colorado Springs, Colorado. Contact: Admissions Mngr., Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild,5525 N. Union Blvd., Ste. 200, Colorado Springs CO 80918; 866-495-5177; fax 719-495-5181; contactus@christianwritersguild.com; www.christianwritersguild.com. Max Lucado, Philip Yancey, and Phil Vischer are keynote speakers. Editors and agents in attendance. Partial scholarships available.
*February 19-20: Castro Valley Christian Writers Conference; Castro Valley, California. Contact: Pastor Jon Drury, 19300 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley CA 94546; 510-886-6300; jond@redwoodchapel.org. Usually no editors or agents in attendance.
* January 22-25: New Zealand Christian Writers Conference; Narrows Park, Hamilton, New Zealand. Contact: Janet Fleming, Box 115, Kaeo 0448 New Zealand; Mjflamingos@xtra.co.nz; www.freewebs.com/nzchristianwritersguild.
* January 29-31: Word Weavers Retreat ; Lake Yale, Florida. Contact: Larry J. Leech II,911 Alameda Dr., Longwood FL 32750; 407-925-6411; leech@cfl.rr.com; www.wordweaversonline.com. No editors or agents in attendance. Offers two full scholarships.
* February 8-17: Israel Tour for Christian Writers; Israel. Contact: Reg Forder, PO Box 110390, Nashville TN 37222; 1-800-21-WRITE; ACWriters@aol.com; www.ACWriters.com.
* February 18-21: Writing for the Soul Conference; Colorado Springs, Colorado. Contact: Admissions Mngr., Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild,5525 N. Union Blvd., Ste. 200, Colorado Springs CO 80918; 866-495-5177; fax 719-495-5181; contactus@christianwritersguild.com; www.christianwritersguild.com. Max Lucado, Philip Yancey, and Phil Vischer are keynote speakers. Editors and agents in attendance. Partial scholarships available.
*February 19-20: Castro Valley Christian Writers Conference; Castro Valley, California. Contact: Pastor Jon Drury, 19300 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley CA 94546; 510-886-6300; jond@redwoodchapel.org. Usually no editors or agents in attendance.
NEW AGENTS & AGENT UPDATES
(These are in 2010, but corrections for 2009 edition)
* New: Living Word Literary Agency, P.O. Box 40974, Eugene OR 97404; 541-683-6567; livingwordliterary@gmail.com; www.livingwordliterary.wordpress.com. Agent: Kimberly Shumate. Established in 2009. 12 years of publishing experience in sales and editorial. Open to new and unpublished authors. Handles adult fiction (no science fiction or fantasy), YA fiction, Christian living, marriage, parenting, self-help, apologetics, health, inspirational, environmental, social issues, pop-culture, women’s issues, and men’s issues. No cookbooks, children's books, memoirs, or poetry please. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1- 2 weeks. Initial e-mail query only. No phone calls or snail mail. Guidelines on Website. "Looking for creative, relevant material. I'm all about the underdog, so don't be shy."
* New: D.C. Jacobson & Associates, 601 N. Larch St., Sisters OR 97759; 541-549-3585; fax 541-549-1785; query@dcjacobson.com; www.dcjacobson.com. Agents: Don Jacobson and Jenni Burke. Open to unpublished and new clients. Handles adult and teen novels and nonfiction, and crossover books. Submit through Website form only; no phone calls.
* Blythe Daniel Agency: P.O. Box 64197, Colorado Springs CO 80962-4197. Page 498.
* Grosvenor Literary Agency: Out of business (merged with another agency). Page 500.
* Nappaland Literary Agency: www.naoppaland.com/Literary. Page 505.
* Allen O’Shea Literary Agency: Marilyn@allenoshea.com; www.allenoshea.com. Page 505.
* Kathi J. Paton Literary Agency: www.patonliterary.com. Page 505.
* New: Living Word Literary Agency, P.O. Box 40974, Eugene OR 97404; 541-683-6567; livingwordliterary@gmail.com; www.livingwordliterary.wordpress.com. Agent: Kimberly Shumate. Established in 2009. 12 years of publishing experience in sales and editorial. Open to new and unpublished authors. Handles adult fiction (no science fiction or fantasy), YA fiction, Christian living, marriage, parenting, self-help, apologetics, health, inspirational, environmental, social issues, pop-culture, women’s issues, and men’s issues. No cookbooks, children's books, memoirs, or poetry please. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1- 2 weeks. Initial e-mail query only. No phone calls or snail mail. Guidelines on Website. "Looking for creative, relevant material. I'm all about the underdog, so don't be shy."
* New: D.C. Jacobson & Associates, 601 N. Larch St., Sisters OR 97759; 541-549-3585; fax 541-549-1785; query@dcjacobson.com; www.dcjacobson.com. Agents: Don Jacobson and Jenni Burke. Open to unpublished and new clients. Handles adult and teen novels and nonfiction, and crossover books. Submit through Website form only; no phone calls.
* Blythe Daniel Agency: P.O. Box 64197, Colorado Springs CO 80962-4197. Page 498.
* Grosvenor Literary Agency: Out of business (merged with another agency). Page 500.
* Nappaland Literary Agency: www.naoppaland.com/Literary. Page 505.
* Allen O’Shea Literary Agency: Marilyn@allenoshea.com; www.allenoshea.com. Page 505.
* Kathi J. Paton Literary Agency: www.patonliterary.com. Page 505.
COPYRIGHT OFFICE ADDS NEW TOPIC TO NEWSLETTEER
The Copyright Office announces that it has added a new NewsNet subscription topic. In addition to “What’s New at the Copyright Office,” “Licensing,” and “Legislative Developments,” readers may now customize NewsNet subscriptions to receive the latest information on the Office’s online registration system by adding “Copyright eService Updates” to their preferences.
To receive “Copyright eService Updates,” click on “Email Updates” near the bottom of the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov. Then, enter your email address. You will then see a list of subject areas related to the Library of Congress. Scroll down to find and then select “Copyright eService Updates” under “Copyright: All Notices from the U.S. Copyright Office.”
To receive “Copyright eService Updates,” click on “Email Updates” near the bottom of the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov. Then, enter your email address. You will then see a list of subject areas related to the Library of Congress. Scroll down to find and then select “Copyright eService Updates” under “Copyright: All Notices from the U.S. Copyright Office.”
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2010 MARKET GUIDE AVAILABLE
Hi All: I've been so busy sending out the 2010 market guides that I forgot to announce here that they are now available. There have been some changes this year. Tyndale House is the new publisher, but they have opted not to include the CD. However, I am providing the CD free to automatic customers and for an additional $6 for others that want one. The good news is the price has also been dropped. Instead of $34.99, plus postage, it is now $24.99.
If you want to sign up for the automatic order, you can do that on my Website (www.stuartmarket.com--go to "Bookstore").
Cost of market guide without CD is $29.50 (includes postage)
Cost with CD is $35.50 (includes postage)
You can order the guide on my Website too. I can also now accept credit cards directly.
If you want to sign up for the automatic order, you can do that on my Website (www.stuartmarket.com--go to "Bookstore").
Cost of market guide without CD is $29.50 (includes postage)
Cost with CD is $35.50 (includes postage)
You can order the guide on my Website too. I can also now accept credit cards directly.
WRITE 2 IGNITE! CONFERENCE
Conference for Christian Writers of Children’s Literature
February 26-27, 2010
North Greenville University
7801 North Tigerville Road
Tigerville, S.C.
(Near Greenville, S.C.)
$90 Adults $45 Students
For More Information
E-mail: write2ignite@jeanmatthewhall.com
Web site: www.write2ignite.wordpress.com
February 26-27, 2010
North Greenville University
7801 North Tigerville Road
Tigerville, S.C.
(Near Greenville, S.C.)
$90 Adults $45 Students
For More Information
E-mail: write2ignite@jeanmatthewhall.com
Web site: www.write2ignite.wordpress.com
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
CHANGES IN MAGAZINE MARKETS
* Citizen USA is now called Christian Citizen USA: P.O. Box 49365, W. Carrollton OH 45449-0365. Page 286.
* Good News in South Florida is now called The Good News in Florida; editor@goodnewsfl.org. Page 303.
* LIVING is now called LIVING For the Whole Family; mediaforliving@gmail.com; www.LivingForTheWholeFamily.com. Page 315.
* Cornerstone Youth Resource is now called Insight Youth Resource. Instead of first rights they now buy non-exclusive full rights. Page 382.
* L.I.V.E. is now LIVE Magazine; Cheryl A. Pullins, founder/editor-in-chief; info@liv-magazine.com. Page 415.
* The following periodicals have new contact information:
** Animal Trails: www.shoutlife.com/AnimalTrails; drop mailing address. Page 267.
** Keys to Living: Send e-mail to owcam@verizon.net for a list of upcoming themes. Page 312.
** Living Light News: E-mail and Website are now .com instead of .org. Payment for U.S. writers is now .10/word. Page 316.
** A New Heart: HCFUSA@gmail.com. Page 325.
** Nostalgia Magazine: P.O. Box 203, Spokane WA99210-0203; 509-299-4041. Page 326.
** ParentLife: www.lifeway.com/parentlifeblog (blog). Page 328.
** The Presbyterian Outlook: www.pres-outlook.org. Page 332.
** Purpose: 724-887-8500; fax 724-887-3111. Now pays up to .06/word for articles up to 300 words. Page 334.
** Archaeology: Drop mailing address; new e-mail is shannonsdustytrails@yahoo.com. Page 354.
** Journal of Christian Education: www.jce.org.au; articles 3,000-6,000 words. Page 367.
** Rejoice! (daily devotional): 204-488-0610; no longer uses sidebars. Page 373.
** J.A.M.: Jesus and Me: new phone extension is 373. Page 403.
** Young Christian: www.shoutlife.com/YoungChristian; drop the yahoo group listed. Page 406.
** InspiredMoms.com: wendy@inspiredmoms.com. Page 414.
* The following periodicals are out of business, use no freelance, asked to be deleted, or we were unable to contact:
** Community Spirit (no freelance). Page 287.
** God Allows U-Turns Book Series (asked to be deleted). Page 302.
** The Wittenburg Door: currently on hiatus. Page 352.
** Conqueror/InsideOut: No freelance; now staff-written. Page 402.
* Good News in South Florida is now called The Good News in Florida; editor@goodnewsfl.org. Page 303.
* LIVING is now called LIVING For the Whole Family; mediaforliving@gmail.com; www.LivingForTheWholeFamily.com. Page 315.
* Cornerstone Youth Resource is now called Insight Youth Resource. Instead of first rights they now buy non-exclusive full rights. Page 382.
* L.I.V.E. is now LIVE Magazine; Cheryl A. Pullins, founder/editor-in-chief; info@liv-magazine.com. Page 415.
* The following periodicals have new contact information:
** Animal Trails: www.shoutlife.com/AnimalTrails; drop mailing address. Page 267.
** Keys to Living: Send e-mail to owcam@verizon.net for a list of upcoming themes. Page 312.
** Living Light News: E-mail and Website are now .com instead of .org. Payment for U.S. writers is now .10/word. Page 316.
** A New Heart: HCFUSA@gmail.com. Page 325.
** Nostalgia Magazine: P.O. Box 203, Spokane WA99210-0203; 509-299-4041. Page 326.
** ParentLife: www.lifeway.com/parentlifeblog (blog). Page 328.
** The Presbyterian Outlook: www.pres-outlook.org. Page 332.
** Purpose: 724-887-8500; fax 724-887-3111. Now pays up to .06/word for articles up to 300 words. Page 334.
** Archaeology: Drop mailing address; new e-mail is shannonsdustytrails@yahoo.com. Page 354.
** Journal of Christian Education: www.jce.org.au; articles 3,000-6,000 words. Page 367.
** Rejoice! (daily devotional): 204-488-0610; no longer uses sidebars. Page 373.
** J.A.M.: Jesus and Me: new phone extension is 373. Page 403.
** Young Christian: www.shoutlife.com/YoungChristian; drop the yahoo group listed. Page 406.
** InspiredMoms.com: wendy@inspiredmoms.com. Page 414.
* The following periodicals are out of business, use no freelance, asked to be deleted, or we were unable to contact:
** Community Spirit (no freelance). Page 287.
** God Allows U-Turns Book Series (asked to be deleted). Page 302.
** The Wittenburg Door: currently on hiatus. Page 352.
** Conqueror/InsideOut: No freelance; now staff-written. Page 402.
NEW LITERARY AGENT
* Global Talents Reps, Inc./National Writers Literary Agency, 3140 S. Peoria St.#295, Aurora CO 80014; 720-851-1959; A.whelchel@globaltalentreps.com; www.globaltalentreps.com. Agent: Andrew J. Whelchel III. Open to unpublished authors and new clients. Handles religious/inspirational novels for all ages, nonfiction for teens & adults, screenplays, movie scripts, gift books, and crossover/secular books. Query by e-mail.
A FEW BOOK PUBLISHER CHANGES
* Skysong Press: No longer open to submissions. Page 141.
* Sweetheart Romances: Unable to contact; possibly out of business. Page 145.
* Torch Legacy: P.O. Box 1733, Joshua TX 76058; 404-348-4478; fax 817-887-3082. Page 146.
* Sweetheart Romances: Unable to contact; possibly out of business. Page 145.
* Torch Legacy: P.O. Box 1733, Joshua TX 76058; 404-348-4478; fax 817-887-3082. Page 146.
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