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FaithWriters January 2016
Make it your New Years Resolution to Be a Better Writer for Jesus!
"News & Information for the Write Brained Christian" Devotional & Newest Member E-books Included |
| | | New Years ResolutionPrepare Now to Write the Book God Placed on Your Heart
Be a Better Christian Writer Money Back Guarantee
We want you to be the best writer you can be for Jesus, so we have included direct feedback from the Challenge judges with Platinum memberships. These new Challenge Rating Reports are helping Christian writers improve. We are so confident they will help you too, we are offering a money back guarantee on New Platinum memberships. Just follow our simple outlined plan and your writing will improve dramatically.
"Thank you so much Deborah. I am learning so much from these reports! The POV shift Info was such an eye opener for me. I had no idea. I can better understand and focus on working on my weaknesses. Thank you for providing the direct links to lessons that address how to improve my skills. God bless you and all your hard work."
Francie
"Such valuable insights, and guidance in this feedback report. I appreciate the feedback, and will do the suggested rewriting. This report is like gold; I feel richly blessed." Judy
"I think these reports might be the best addition to the challenge yet." Diane
"These rating reports have really helped to improve my writing. It is a way to assess what works and what doesn't work with the judges. It is also a great tool for learning how to critique others works. I believe this is only my second entry submitted. Thank you." Bonnie
Read more below or go HERE. |
| | Congratulations Quarterly Challenge WINNERS! 12-24-15
Each level wins a $50 prize.
Level 1 Beginner
Redemption by M.C. Syben
Level 2 Intermediate
Ragout de la Vie by Beckie Evans
Level 3 Advanced
Stewing Chickens Do Not a Proper Paprikash Make by Judith Gayle Smith
Level 4 Masters
Mortimers Plight by Donna Powers
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| | | FaithWriters Gathering/Celebration in 2016
Keep these dates open and watch for further details on a FaithWriters Gathering. An informal conference with workshops and speakers.
July 15th to 16th 2016 at First Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia.
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| | | JUST RELEASED - Mixed Blessings: Classically Inspired
Inside this book, you’ll find one hundred perfectly bite-sized stories, articles, devotions, and poems written by members of FaithWriters for the Challenge. All titles are inspired by one of these ten classics:
• This Side of Paradise
• Crime and Punishment
• Much Ado About Nothing
• War and Peace
• The Importance of Being Earnest
• The Comedy of Errors
• Great Expectations
• Persuasion
• Where Angels Fear to Tread
• Our Mutual Friend
There is something for every reader in a Mixed Blessings book, and this volume is no exception. Mixed Blessings—Classically Inspired is filled to the brim with fun, encouragement, food for thought, and inspiration. You may find yourself chuckling one moment, and shedding a tear the next. In fact, it is the perfect mix of blessings for your daily reading enjoyment.
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| | 2016 - Tenth Annual Page Turner Contest An opportunity for TWO FaithWriters members to be published.
This year, there will be TWO PAGE TURNER WINNERS - one from the FICTION submissions, and one from the NONFICTION submissions.
These two champions will each receive:
1. A fabulous cash prize of $250 (US);
2. The offer of traditional publication of their winning manuscript by Breath of Fresh Air Press;
3. Free publicity and marketing of their book on all FaithWriters' sites for twelve months following publication; and
4. A special Page Turner Champion award plaque.
A Page Turner runner up will be chosen from each of the two categories (fiction and nonfiction). Each runner up will receive:
1. A special Page Turner award plaque.
Congratulations again to our 2015 winners.
2015 PAGE TURNER CHAMPION
Twisted Ribbons by Debbie Roome
2015 PAGE TURNER RUNNERS UP
Voodoo Vanquishing Vixen by Harriett Ford
One Act of Defiance by Rachel Malcolm
For more information on this opportunity go HERE. |
| | NEVER MISS THAT PERFECT CHALLENGE TOPIC AGAIN. GO HERE and sign up in the right hand column for a weekly new topic reminder email. |
| | The Challenge Will Improve Your Writing
Level 4 – Masters Topic: Illustrate the meaning of "Every Dark Cloud has a Silver Lining" (without using the actual phrase or literal example). (02/28/08) TITLE: Letting Go and Letting God By Lynda Lee Schab 03/05/08
The crying woke her.
“Shhhhh…hush, little one.” Jochebed picked up her baby and held him to her breast to soothe him. He latched on, gulping greedily, and relaxed against her.
Jechobed glanced at Amram, her husband. She did not want to wake him, as he had only another hour or so before having to rise and prepare for another hard day of work. Although, his loud snores indicated that even a stampede of wild horses likely wouldn’t cause him to stir.
With that thought, Jechobed walked to the window and peered out at the darkness. The full moon provided enough light for her to see the gentle breeze blowing through the trees. Other than that, all was quiet.
But for how long?
She looked down at her son, still busy filling his belly. He was a beautiful little thing. God had great plans for him. She knew it when he was still in her womb and she knew it now.
She trusted God. She really did. But in the early morning hours, like now, when everything was dark and motionless, fear coincided with her faith. She knew they couldn’t keep him hidden here, forever. God had protected them for the past three months, but Jechobed felt He was telling her the time had come to release her son into His hands.
A tear slid down her cheek as she considered the possibility of never seeing her son again. Never again holding him, feeding him, watching him grow into a man. She hugged her son closer, wanting this moment to last forever. If only she could freeze time…
A rustling came from the back corner and Jechobed turned. She smiled at Miriam, who rubbed the sleep from her eyes.
“Mother?” Miriam’s brow creased with concern; her daughter knew her well.
“It’s time, child.”
Sadness folded over Miriam’s face. But she nodded. “I’ll get dressed.”
Jechobed set her now sleeping son down in his bed and busied herself with the final touches on the basket she had prepared for this day. She inspected the bulrush and papyrus as she had many times before to ensure it was water-tight. Then she picked up the soft blanket she had sewn with care and positioned it inside.
Her husband stirred and stumbled out of bed. Jechobed brought him their son. Perhaps because he was a strong man and knew what needed to be done, or maybe because men just did not allow their emotions to pour forth, Amram kissed the child firmly on the forehead and passed him back to his mother.
Miriam reappeared and waited graciously as her mother said her goodbyes. Jechobed’s body racked with silent sobs as she rocked her baby for the last time. Reluctantly, with great sorrow, she gently placed her son in the basket. He looked up at her and cooed, his trusting eyes locking with hers. She quickly handed the basket to her daughter and fled.
Continue reading this entry HERE.
Linda is a longtime member of FaithWriters. She is a published author and credits much of her growth to the Challenge. Find more from Linda HERE. |
| | Trials and Triumphs II Rooted and Grounded in Love
The Powerful and Personal Testimonies of Fifty FaithWriters Members
Support fellow members by getting a copy of this inspiring book, which contains Fifty unique true stories from members around the world. These testimonies are powerful and encouraging. Makes a great book to leave on your coffee table for a conversation starter. Check it out HERE!
Limited Offer: Read for free in exchange for a review on FaithWriters and Amazon. Email Michael@faithwriters.com and request a copy.
Read the powerful testimonies of forty additional members in the original Trials and Triumphs HERE. |
| | Another Great Way to Improve The Critique Circle
Members and paid editors provide the critiques in the circle. We just added two more paid editors to the Critique Circle and they are telling us they need more submissions. You can even submit your judged Challenge entries to the circle.
"I have a few, very few, trusted friends who will edit me with a scowl. Most people want you to feel good so they give you compliments about your writing, and these don’t help at all (except emotionally). Really, you need some grouches to edit your work." Philip Yancey in a FaithWriters interview.
To see if you are paying attention, Michael is giving away free Critique Circle credits to all Platinum members who read this and respond. This limited offer means you do not need to provide a critique, you just get two, three or more critiques on a piece you submit. Just email Michael@FaithWriters.com and ask for a free credit. This is a real chance to receive some very constructive and private critiques of your writing.
This is a real chance to receive some very constructive and private critiques of your writing.
This offer available to Platinum members who have not been given a free credit in the last 90 days.
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Great Multitude Daily Bible Devotional Receive it by email or place it on your website HERE
He Followed by Anna Darlene Edmondson
“I can do nothing on my own…I seek not my own will…” (John 5:30 ESV).
What made Jesus the greatest leader of all time? He followed.
Even though God’s Son, He learned obedience by the things He suffered (Heb 5:8). Jesus’ entrance into this world as a Man involved Him in experiences that He would never have known had He remained in heaven. Although He had the physical power to do all things, He could not do anything that was wrong. Thus, it would have been wrong for Him to do anything that was not the will of God the Father for Him. This statement sets Jesus apart from all men who have ever lived. As Christ listened to His Father daily and received instructions from Him, so He acted. A perfect sacrifice for mankind required One who was always subject to His Father’s plan.
Emphatically, Jesus summarized His entire plan for the disciples in two words: Follow me. The early church wholeheartedly followed Him. In fact, they acted so much like the Nazarene that they were described as ‘little-Christ-imitators’ or ‘Christians’. A true disciple follows with total commitment “If anyone comes after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Matt 16:24). To follow Him means to live as He lived with all that involves of humility, poverty, compassion, love, grace and every other godly virtue. To yield to His control so completely that self has no rights whatsoever. Those who recklessly abandon their lives to Him, will find the only reason for existence. As He shows us how to die from the inside out, may we purposely change---following unseen hands all the way to eternity.
Read more of Darlene's writing and contact her HERE.
View FaithWriters devotional on thousands of websites HERE , plus thousands go out by email and Twitter daily. Members are encouraged to submit an edited devotional for publication HERE. Submissions are a maximum of 300 words, teaching you to write to topic and word count. Help us spread the good news of Jesus around the world. You never know how your writing may inspire a brother or sister in Christ or impact a lost soul. |
| | BIG NEWS FOR WRITERS SERIOUS ABOUT WRITING FOR JESUS! Direct Private Feedback on Challenge Entries From the Judges
"Thank you so much Deborah. I am learning so much from these reports! The POV shift Info was such an eye opener for me. I had no idea. I can better understand and focus on working on my weaknesses. Thank you for providing the direct links to lessons that address how to improve my skills. God bless you and all your hard work." Francie
"Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future." Proverbs 19:20 ESV
How can you dramatically improve your writing? Face our fear of critiques from advanced writers head-on.
We all like nice encouraging comments on our writing, but to really improve we need honest critiques of our work. Sincere critiques are given with the right spirit by fellow believing writers. Critiques that may be painful at times but are so valuable when they are sincerely considered.
We have just what you need to improve greatly. In-depth private feedback of your Challenge entries from the editors who judge the Challenge itself. These sugar-free critiques cover the eight judging categories used in the Challenge. They are designed for writers who have made a real decision to dramatically improve their writing skill. They are designed for you! We want you to grow and this is the best place to put your writing out there. Let fellow believers help you in this safe and caring environment before venturing out into an often harsh and cruel world.
Starting with the October 1st Challenge you can receive direct private feedback from the judges on three Challenge entries per quarter. This feedback will be based on the eight judging categories utilized by the judges when scoring entries.
Learn more about the New Challenge Ratings Reports HERE.
Enter the Challenge HERE.
Due to the manpower involved, Challenge Rating Reports are only included with Platinum memberships. Upgrade today and support the growth of Christian writers and the spread of the gospel in over 230 countries. Take advantage of this great new growth tool and UPGRADE HERE. We are so confident you will improve, we offer a money back guarantee option. |
| | Jan's Lessons Are Now Indexed so You Can Easily Find What You Need
We love Jan's courses. "I absolutely must add to these comments my own deep appreciation for the hard work you put in for us week by week. You enable people to grow and find true expression for their faith in the will of God. I've learnt so much already in such a short time, and that's because of your great advice and loving direction. Trace P. |
| | This Months Preview of Jan's Writing Lessons Check These Free Essential Lessons for Beginning Writers
The following list is a sampling of the writing lessons available in this forum. If you're a new writer, you might want to start here. There's a bit of something for everyone: writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
1st person and memoir
3rd person
Adjective and adverb overuse
Beginnings, #1--the 4th judging criterion
Beginnings, #2--the 4th judging criterion
Beginnings, #3--the 4th judging criterion
Characterization
Commas
Commas with conjunctions
Common errors
Conclusion #1--the 5th judging criterion
Conclusion #2-- the 5th judging criterion
Devotionals
Dialogue, #1
Dialogue, #2
The full list with live links to these lessons can be found HERE.
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| | | Ann's Bite Sized Grammar Lessons HERE. |
| | | Support Fellow Christian AuthorsRead Great Christian Books Free In Exchange For A Review Many already have multiple five star reviews on Amazon.
Today's book already had 38 reviews on Amazon and is running 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Life of Jesus: The Four in One Gospel of Jesus is the story of the life of Emmanuel, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as it is written in the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; professionally integrated and diligently blended in chronological order.
This is just one example of over 30 books you can read for free in exchange for a review. Many others have multiple five star reviews too. One book is running just below five stars with 87 reviews and it is listed in the top five books of its two categories. Another with over 30 reviews is running close to five stars and was honored as the book of the year by a major theological website. Another has over 20 reviews and is running almost five stars. Read one of these or one that has just joined the program and desperately needs reviews.
These are all free to read for you while others pay full price on Amazon. Plus you receive the bonus of helping a fellow believer and FaithWriters member. It takes reviews to sell books these days and other members really appreciate your help.
Go HERE to find a great book to read for FREE.
Hurry and choose one while they are still free to read! The authors can take their books out of this program at any moment.
Have you written a book and need reviews? Learn about submitting your book to this program HERE. |
| | Support FaithWriters
We now offer Silver members the ability to pay as little as $2.00 per month for their benefits to support FaithWriters. Go HERE and look for the Bronze membership option.
Fishers of Men in Over 230 Countries Together We Spread the Gospel on The Net
Together we are working to improve the writing skills of many Christian writers who will publish an untold number of articles and books pointing the lost to Jesus. At the same time we are casting a net on the web, an extremely important field ready for harvest. The enemy knows this and he is working hard on the internet to publish false and misleading material that leads people away from Jesus. As followers of Jesus we can make a difference by publishing the true message and pointing people to our Savior. Men and women from over 230 countries (View Countries Here) are drawn to the FaithWriters site by the various articles on the end of our virtual fishing pole. Many have no other way but the internet to find out about Jesus. They are able to learn a lot from our site and the sister-sites to which we have provided links. Many click on the sites we link to that offer in-depth information on Jesus because they are able to get more information in their native language.
People from around the world have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior directly through FaithWriters. We contact every person who leaves an email address, and provide them with more information. Sometimes we correspond with them several times. We even offer to place them in contact with another believer (FaithWriters member) in their country. Consider how much time people --- especially kids --- spend on the internet these days. Watch this two minute video on how Kimberly found God on the internet.
Recent email we received: "I will do so and find a good Bible-believing church to worship with other believers at. Thank you for helping in my new walk with Jesus, since I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior. I'm very grateful to know and have new life in Jesus to lead me on the road to recovery from my sins. I will update you every so often to share what the Lord is doing with my faith and new life." Roger P.
Thank You FaithWriters!
The majority (99%) of our members are free members. Therefore, FaithWriters needs your financial support. In doing so you gain access to more tools to improve your writing for pennies per day. At the same time you are helping foster the growth of new Christian writers and spreading the gospel in over 230 countries online. If you already support FaithWriters, we greatly appreciate it. Platinum is only .37 day and Gold is .20 day. Please Upgrade Here |
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Joanne Sher is one of several editors offering editing services.
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| | This Months FaithWriters Great Reads Selection
We have some excellent writers and many topics to choose from at FaithWriters. Bless your fellow members by reading one or more of their books occasionally. Just imagine how you would feel if they did the same for you. Many of these books have multiple five-star reviews on Amazon.
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Books added in the last month as described by each author.
NEW BOOKS WITHIN THE PAST 30 DAYS
Fiction
The Patriots' Gift
David Keyser
Your Price: $7.95
In this novel The United States has divided into five nations by the year 2050 A.D. Each of these nations has different convictions and beliefs. The Texas Republic was the first to leave in 2035. They were followed by The North West Federation, The Central Alliance, and The Southern Confederation.
Available in more formats from:
Amazon.com
Mixed Blessings: Classically Inspired
Michael Edwards
Your Price: $16.95
Compiled from 100 FaithWriter Challenge entries. Whether you adore the classics, or if the very thought of reading War and Peace leaves you in a cold sweat, you are going to love what sixty award winning writers have done with the titles of ten very familiar bookshelf dwellers. In print only.
from Amazon.com!
Non-Fiction
Seasons in the Garden
Sandra Fischer
Your Price: $2.99
Ever since the first garden appeared on earth and seasons were set in place, human kind has been subject to, as well as inspired by, the changes taking place in nature and in people. In spring new life appears, followed by summer’s flowering, fall’s fruition and finally winter’s rest.
from Amazon.com!
Breakthrough Despite Jericho
Isaac Omolayo
Your Price: $4.99
Today, Christians focused their attention to the physical Jericho. They neglect the major walls that hinder life breakthrough. Breakthrough Despite Jericho gave insight into the spiritual Jericho and how they can hold down the Breakthroughs. If these walls are neglected: Prayers, Fasting, Night Vigil, Mountain Prayers, Prophetic Words, Anointing Services has no solution until the spiritual Jericho are broken. Spiritual controls the physical. Every creation both spiritual and physical answers to the WORD. “I would preacher shift focus from physical problem to face spiritual problem. Preachers should realize that spiritual control the physical, therefore emphasis must be laid on spiritual state than the physical…” Here the Holy Spirit present to you the word that gives Breakthrough Despite Jericho.
The Beauty of Evangelism
Isaac Omolayo
Your Price: $2.99
To Follow: Beauty of Evangelism ix a christian handbook written to reintroduce believers to the all-important but neglected heartbeat of God.
While others seek "all other things" it is very important for true christian to "seek first the kingdom of God" and promote God"s business through Evangelism.
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Poetry
Voices Carry
Kathy Staton
Your Price: $2.99
Voices Carry....a book about growing up spiritually and maturing in the things of God.
from Amazon.com!
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