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How to Write a Biblically Accurate Book with Catherine DeVries

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on January 19, 2021
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One of the big differences between Christian and non-Christian books is that Christian books have an absolute standard of truth they are compared to. Or, put another way, Christian books are all a derivative of the Bible in one way or another. We are a people of the Book, and so biblical accuracy is important. 

Christian readers expect biblical accuracy; and if they are not confident in the author’s orthodoxy, they won’t buy the book. So what does it mean to write a biblically accurate book and how can you be biblically accurate in your writing?

We have a special guest to help answer that question. 

She is the publisher of Kregel Publications, with nearly 30 years of experience in Christian publishing and a proven track record of crafting best-selling Bibles, books, and ministry resources for all ages. 

Catherine DeVries, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show!

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How to Write a Biblically Accurate Book with Catherine DeVries

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on January 19, 2021
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One of the big differences between Christian and non-Christian books is that Christian books have an absolute standard of truth they are compared to. Or, put another way, Christian books are all a derivative of the Bible in one way or another. We are a people of the Book, and so biblical accuracy is important.  […]
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Welcome Back, Dan Balow!

By Steve Laubeon January 18, 2021
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by Steve Laube

I am very excited to announce that Dan Balow has joined our agency as the Director of Publishing Development and Literary Agent. This gives us four members of our team, me, Tamela Hancock Murray, Karen Ball, and Dan.

I’ve been looking for ways to increase the services our agency provides to current and potential clients. I have known Dan for 15 years and by adding him to our …

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Category: Agency, Book BusinessTag: Agency, Dan Balow

Fun Fridays – January 15, 2021

By Steve Laubeon January 15, 2021
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Ah, the good old days of in-person writers conferences. Where writers gather around their favorite teacher to share in the experience of learning together. Today’s video is a metaphor of those good ol’ days. Not that any of you are of the simian variety. (!!!!) [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view …

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The Power of the Short Story

By Guest Bloggeron January 14, 2021
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Today’s guest writer is Deborah Clack, who is a native Texan and nonrecovering chocolate addict. A high-school AP history teacher for 10 years, Deborah earned a master’s degree in education and was awarded Teacher of the Year for Arts in Education. Now she creates award-winning stories of her own with endearing characters and a hard-fought romance. She asks her heroines, as well as her …

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Category: Career, Guest Post, The Writing LifeTag: short story

My Predictions for Your 2021

By Bob Hostetleron January 13, 2021
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You’d think, after 2020, we’d all have learned not to make predictions, right? Right? Of course, right. But I learn more slowly than most. So I thought I’d put forth a few predictions for your coming year, if you’re a writer. If you’re not a writer, most of these won’t apply to you. But if you are, I think I can confidently offer these twenty-five predictions: You will have bad writing days. You …

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Category: The Writing Life

“Yet” Is a Wonderful Word

By Steve Laubeon January 11, 2021
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With a new year upon us it can be a a good idea to find your “word of the year.” For 2021, my word is “yet.” I was reminded last year to focus on what we have and not on what we’ve lost. It was a hard year for so many. Today, with the sinful world continuing to exhibit it’s need for a savior we should always contemplate the incredible gift of Jesus and the …

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Fun Fridays – January 8, 2021

By Steve Laubeon January 8, 2021
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For the first Fun Friday of the new year I found this video that can only make you blink a couple times with a “huh?” then smile and think, “This is the perfect song to end 2020.” HAH! Who knew this orchestra even existed? [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]

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The Writing Life Compared

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon January 7, 2021
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As Soon as Your Book Is Published (Unpublished Author Edition) Your hair will become fuller, lusher, and shinier. You will only write a thousand words a day to make a million dollars a year. You’ll be a bestselling author, and every book will float to the top of the charts. You will be the most popular author at writers conferences. Aspiring authors will fawn over you, keen for your wisdom. You …

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How to Say Goodbye to 2020

By Bob Hostetleron January 6, 2021
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Among the many moving moments in the Hamilton musical is the song “One Last Time,” in which George Washington informs Alexander Hamilton that rather than seeking a third presidential term, he plans to teach the American people (and future presidents) “how to say goodbye.” Wow. What a moment. These days are a moment too. An opportunity to say goodbye to an, eh, well, um, memorable year, one that …

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