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Helpful Links for Writers


Agents

Alive Communications, Inc. - Since its inception in 1989, Alive Communications, Inc. has established itself as one of the nation’s premier literary agencies. Based in Colorado Springs, we serve a select group of authors, who are critically acclaimed and commercially successful in all markets.

Big Score Productions, Inc. - BigScore represents authors to both general and religious publishers. It markets all book rights including print, film, translation, audio, and commercial (licensing).

Hartline Literary Agency - Hartline Literary Agency represents fiction and non-fiction books to leading mainline and inspirational publishers. Over the years, we have built productive working relationships with editors that help us advise you and guide your work toward the most appropriate markets. We seek to add both established and new authors to our list of clients.

The Steve Laube Agency - Our agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors. We focus primarily in the Christian marketplace.

Yates & Yates, LLP - Attorneys and Counselors - We serve authors and creative artists as attorneys and counselors, not just as agents. We help them in the clarification of their life message and in the creation of a strategic plan for effectively disseminating that message. Our long term relationships with all of the major Christian publishing houses, as well as our connections and relationships in the secular market, enable us to assist our clients in locating the publisher that is right for them.


Associations/Groups/Sites

AbsoluteWrite.com - If you are interested in freelance writing, screenwriting, playwriting, writing novels, writing nonfiction, comic book writing, greeting cards, poetry, songwriting, or--well, you get the idea--please visit our site.

American Christian Writers Association - Membership in this unique group provides an ACWA Press/Membership Card, subscription to The Christian Communicator magazine, discounts on conferences, books, tapes, writing courses, mail order, TCC advertising, cruises, software and more. Best of all, you become a member of a large family of writers like yourself.

American Christian Fiction Writers - Our mission is to encourage writers of Christian fiction, develop their skills, educate them in the market and be a fellowship for writers of like interests.


Faithwriters.com - A site where Christian writers from around the world communicate, gain exposure, interact and education themselves.

FreelanceWriters.com - A searchable database of writers from all around the world. Writers who are looking for new writing opportunities can register to be listed in the database.

InJesus.com - InJesus provides a web service that makes communication easy for Christian ministries. Ministry Goups on InJesus keep their members informed and involved using simple, powerful tools like e-mail group management, message archives on your site, and a place in our searchable directory.

Write101.com - The definitive source for writing on the Web.

Write4Kids.com - Write4Kids.com is packed with articles, interactive tools and cool freebies...all about the art of writing children's books and submitting them to children's book publishers.

WriterGazette.com - Look to us for all your writing resource needs!

Writers.net - WritersNet brings the writing world together in one place on the Web. We are dedicated to helping writers be successful. So, we offer them a place to showcase their work and find the publishing professional best suited to their needs. Likewise, we provide those professionals with a place to find untapped reserves of writing talent.

Writing.com - An online community for writers of all ages, interests and skill levels. Anyone may create a free portfolio and exchange feedback with other writers. Among Writer's Digest's 101 "Best Websites For Writers, 2005." Thousands of writers within the community.

 

E-zines and Discussion Groups

GrammarCheck.com - A free e-mail newsletter that helps you improve your writing and grammar skills.

Tips and Tools for Christian Writers - A discussion group dedicated to Christian writers encouraging and helping one another. Whether you are just beginning or an experienced pro, this is an opportunity for you to network with others who are called to write.

WriteSuccess.com - A free biweekly ezine of ideas, information and inspiration for people who want to pursue successful full-time writing careers. Subscribe today!

 

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Markets for Freelancers

WritersMarket.com - Your key to publishing success, providing the most comprehensive—and always up-to-date—market contact info available, with electronic tools you won't find anywhere else.

Reference 

ChristianQuotes.org - A collection of great Christian quotes. It is our hope that you find this site a valuable resource, whatever your denominational and/or theological bent, utilizing it for the propogation of truth. We encourage your participation in this open database of Christian Quotes by emailing your favorites.

Refdesk.com - A terrific source for facts.

The Quotable Christian - A collection of quotations on Christian themes by a variety of authors, most (not all) of whom are Christians. The site was originally conceived as a resource for Christian preachers, teachers and writers, but it is also intended to encourage Christians and invite everyone to put their faith in Jesus Christ.

Wholesome Words - This site makes available for your edification and encouragement a wide range of information, documents, publications, resources, content, text, files and graphics in a Christian context.

Writer's Dictionary - Writer's terms and definitions.


Self-Publishers

ACW Press - Devoted to the work of helping aspiring authors achieve their goal of getting their books in print, we are a Christian company dedicated to the work of Jesus Christ in this world through the means of the printed word. It is our mandate to produce the finest quality books at the most reasonable costs and that the end product can stand on its own in a highly competitive marketplace.

Black Forest Press - If you are considering self publishing your book, think of Black Forest Press for your self publishing needs. All BFP self published books not only meet industry sales standards—they surpass them. Check out the information at our one stop shop self publishing page for further details.

Brentwood Christian Press - Most of our books are by first-time authors. We know your concerns and assure you a quality publication. You receive the benefits of our experience over the past 22 years to publish books at reasonable rates in highest quality.

Christian Services Network - For over twenty years, Christian Services Network has served our clients in the writing and/or publishing of their books. Whether you need 10 or 500,000 copies, CSN can help! We are a full-service Christian book publisher.

Essence Publishing - We make short-run commercial quality book publishing easy and affordable. We have the technology to produce high quality, professionally typeset, perfect bound soft-cover books in quantities as low as 250 books or less. We are committed to offering the most service in the industry for the least cost.

Morris Publishing - We specialize in short-run printing for self-published authors and have printed thousands of books for individuals, businesses, and small book publishers. From book printing to binding, Morris Publishing will provide for all your self-publishing needs and help make your dream of being a published author a reality.

Selah Publishing Group - Whether you are an author, a pastor, church leader, Christian businessperson, or a representative of a company or organization, we invite you to visit our site and become more acquainted with our services. We provide book publishing and manufacturing services for institutions and individuals across the nation. Selah is not just a "self-publisher," or "vanity press." Rather, we are a book packager that provides the total range of services needed to produce quality books.

WinePress - We offer publishing packages that can guarantee your book will match in fit and finish to the best sellers you see on today's store shelves. Our pricing can accommodate most budgets and publishing needs, from those who want a little help to those who want a lot and are on a rush schedule. We invite you to visit our site today to learn more about our services.

Xulon Press - Have you written a Christian book? Xulon Press is the world's largest Christian publisher. We give Christian authors everything they need to get published. Using print-on-demand, we can take your Christian book and make it available to 25,000 bookstores and online. We can also help promote and publicize your book.


Self-Publishing Help

Christian Self Publishing Advantages - The top eight benefits of Christian self publishing and other helpful information.

Copyright - Government site offering a multiitude of information about the copyright process.

ISBN Application Process - This is the only electronic ISBN Application form accepted by the U.S. ISBN Agency.

Self-Publishing-I.com - The do-it-yourself guide to publishing.

Self-Publishing-Pointers.com - Find useful information about self publishing, self publishing services, software, and books, plus self publishing printing.

Sensible Solutions for getting happily published - How to boost your book sales. Finding a publishers. Ways for publishers to raise revenues. Sensible Solutions for reaching readers. The self-publishing option. Especially valuable links.

What is Copyright Protection? - This page covers the basic definitions regarding copyrights, but does not refer to the laws of any country in particular.

What You Need To Know About Copyright - Learn important fundamentals of copyright. Prepared by the Copyright Management Center, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.

 


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